1969 Egli Vincent Black Shadow

What a terrific start to this new little mini series that is a spin off from the cul-de-sac miniseries. It was a pleasure to take a drive out into the Oregon countryside to meet with Chris and hear the fascinating story of his long distance Egli Vincent Black Shadow
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[@mred7030]

the vincent engine is the most beautiful looking engine ever built .

[@richardcovello5367]

WHOT!!! Do you honestly think it's better looking than a Ducati round case? Especially the black testured painted 750 Sport motors? Just yankin' your chain, Ed! They're both gorgeous.

[@servicarrider]

Completely subjective but I am of the same opinion.

[@thomaslemay8817]

I started riding with right hand foot shifters, my change over training came by working in a Dealership repair shop, this was before standard control layout was a thing. You learn quickly or you don't live long enough to learn.

[@jonfranklin8003]

Lovely bike, I live in Stevenage and my old school Alleynes is where they were built, my old music room was their workshop,the last one rolled out in 1955 I think,.

[@Gerk8]

That was a great visit thank you!

[@pennsyltuckyden9823]

Really enjoying this series, keeps me away from politics. Don't even turn on the tv anymore. Thanks Mike for keeping us sane. Chris seems like a real classy guy with great taste in vehicles.

[@BrendanGM]

It genuinely buoys my spirits to hear someone confidently describe their '58 MG as a "daily driver". Chapeau Chris!

[@mickducati1947]

Thank`s Mike ....what a nice bike and owner he knows his stuff we are lucky we got people like you and him about 😜👍

[@kdsowen2882]

What great machines ..and an owner to do them proud !. I have my 'Poor-mans' vincent, a retro'd 81 TR1 yamaha . Yamaha actually bought and dismantled a Vincent as part of its development and included a Vincent-esk rear mudguard which people hated at the time . Greg Hageman in The States has built a few in Vincent-Style, Billy Joel has one . You keep finding amazing people with magnificent bikes, cant say enough, how enjoyable your channel is . Dave NZ

[@TheMightyGarage]

Many Thanks Dave! I know which bike you're referring to. They did a very good job. There will be more of this bike in a couple of weeks as part of a longer ride video. It sounds great on the road! Best wishes, Mike

[@pasha12343]

Cool paint job on the car 👍🙂and great to see somebody who uses his classic 👍

[@Kevin-cy9cv]

Chris certainly uses his vehicles, 50000 miles on the Vincent, great.

[@williambaird6276]

Vincent is lovely 😊..But the MG Magnette is wonderful , my Grandad had a 55 ZA , in black just wonderful memories.. Thank you very much for another excellent video Mike..😎🏍🚗🇬🇧🇺🇸

[@tonylittle2744]

A ZA my first car, loved it.

[@servicarrider]

So very interesting on may levels. Now this is the proper use of media.

[@colinwatson4123]

Beautiful old bike and car, great to see them being used and listening to an enthusiastic owner who has a passion for them

[@PLINKER]

Wow super! Love those Vincents!

[@richardcovello5367]

When the VRRA started organizing vintage races at Shannonville, Ontario in the late '70s, a fellow brought his Egli Vincent to race. 1st year, I think it broke down. 2nd year, he fell off. Sorry to say he didn't come back for a 3rd attempt. Great looking bike, though.

[@TheMightyGarage]

Hehe, thanks a lot for sharing, Richard. Best wishes, Mike

[@KymHammond]

The Egli seating position or ergonomics looks a bit like a Ducati Sports 1000 , or GT 1000. Great motorcycle and fantastic watching these older ...ehem, guys getting about in perfectly restored vehicles like these - nothing at all to do with midlife crises - it’s all character and lifestyle. Wonderful.

[@aidanB.]

I remember seeing an Egli Vincent in the showroom of Sports Motorcycles. (Manchester UK). It had a chrome petrol tank and looked magnificent. Didn't Roger Slater (Slater Brothers) go on to import Laverda's into the UK? A wonderful bike Chris, and thank you Mike for taking us along.

[@erwinballings9155]

Beautiful bike and MG car 😍 thanks Mike for sharing.

[@gerrypowell2748]

I’m so jealous of that,that guy is the salt❤️❤️❤️

[@robertturnbull2903]

That's awesome starts like a push button bike.

[@54macdog]

So sad to see the fire damage. Down here we know exactly what that's like. Cool video; these mini-documentaries are great.

[@ronvalente65]

I have only ever seen 2 Egli's, first one was on the Ferry to the Isle Of Man TT in 1976, the second one was at the Pioneer Run in Brighton about 10 years ago, I must admit it was always a fancy to have one! Beautiful machines.

[@nautn]

what wonderful machine. Thanks

[@trevorlock642]

You didn't ask about the metal covers on the K&N filters! They peaked my interest (shows how dull I am)

[@duckman2667]

Thank you for taking the time to show us these great bikes. I turned my neighbor on to your channel. He has some of the coolest surviving stock bikes. Including a wonderful original 1947 Velocet 350 twin, a couple Indians. One a 1913 race bike as well as a 1936 Scout. Many BSA’s as well as a beautiful Norton 750 Camando you would all love. It’s in A beautiful brown paint. I’m hoping he will meet you folks so you can show the KZbin world some of his survivor bikes. Again thank you for your time. Duckman

[@macgraham100]

Thanks for the story and video!

[@uelikaser6787]

Nice to see such a beautiful swiss bike driven around in Oregon 🇨🇭

[@erikloupias7511]

What a beautiful bike. I did not see your video yet. I will do that later when I have more tome. I assume you have heard of the Godet Egli Vincents? Beautiful bikes as well. Thank you Mike fo your enjoyable video's. I am in my seventysecond year and enjoy motorcycles an I like to ride my bike as you do. Bye from the Netherlands.

[@MarcS4R]

wow, what a beautiful bike and story.

[@MothershipVideos]

Starts right up and sounds fantastic...nice.

[@davidpiercey8861]

I like that guy he doesn't just own them he uses them ride on

[@candymintz]

the MG so very rare to have wire wheels, I remember this colour scheme back in the 1960s when I lived in Great Britain, and the electric start Vincent, wow, what a machine!

[@DutchVanHelsing]

Honorary Limey. Top Man...xx

[@daveb1268]

Glorious machinery - proof (if it were ever needed) that the best way to keep the old stuff going is to use it, maintain it and most importantly, enjoy it. 'Dull November' in GB has just started and this has brightened things up a bit already - cheers Mike !

[@hans-ulrichschneider3227]

Dear Mike, was looking the US-elections whole the night ... I'm so happy about Your great, great videos! At last the Egli Vincent! Bettwil, the home of Mr. Fritz Egli in Switzerland, is not far away from my village. There is a small museum with some "sweets". Also impressive are Your pictures from the (hurt) beautifull Oregon surroundings. Hope it will be green in the near future. All the best, Ulli

[@TheMightyGarage]

Many thanks for your nice note, Ulli. I thought you might like this video from your home 😉 The Egli's are beautiful bikes. Best wishes, Mike

[@henryhawk7038]

Very interesting motorcycle. Glad you got the story on KZbin preciate it Mike.

[@superbikebox]

Klasse !

[@stevecolwill9761]

Hey, love the new series, Mike! What a lovely bike (and car!) Chris has there. Thanks for posting. I hope nature bounces back soon following the fires - it usually does.

[@scottherring8987]

Mike !! Loved the video on this nov 1st!! 630 am on this cool morning!! What a rare machine!! Beautiful!!! Thanks for doing these videos!!! Im very totally upset and horrified on the Oregon and cal. Fires!!! And Colorado and more!! Praying for everyone!!! But a good friend likes your videos also PAUL!! HES A LONG TIME RIDER AND HAS OWNED AT LEAST 6 OR SO TRIUMPHS!! STAY SAFE MIKE AND ITS GOING TO BE A LONG WINTER !! You take care!!!

[@TheGreenle]

Wow, two great vehicles. Is he on the motorway (freeway)? They were roaring past.

[@sf940477]

Right off the button Mike. Brilliant to see its used, looks so small compared to a lot of new bikes. Its all engine lol 😆

[@Wooley689]

Liked the video. Good start to the new series.

[@bsimpson6204]

What a beautiful bike (and car), and that seats so low, if I win the lottery I’ll have one of these too

[@Beeza56]

Fantastic! Doesn’t get much better than this Mike. Thank you, a real treat.

[@Norton731]

What a beautiful sounding and presented bike, well done Mike.

[@nigeh5326]

Great video once again Mike. It’s always a pleasure to see and here such a rare machine especially with the bonus of the owner being a real rider who thouroughly enjoys his machines 👍

[@razifmahathir2437]

Nice to see 2 classics being used rather than just polished and stored. Great video and awesome feature .....and not a mention of the election! Well done for getting your friend to talk about these 2 classics with justified pride👍.. stay safe ATVB from a Brit expat living in sunny Malaysia.😎😷🇲🇾

[@toooldtodieyoungmotorcyle]

Nice Bike nice car.

[@melthompson1963]

Very nice video! I have only seen the egli Vincent in magazines. Too bad about the background noise.

[@tinkertime7165]

Lovely bike. Good thing about the new ‘series’ is that it is not weather dependant! Plus, we get to see the owners’ collection!

[@bobwampler3387]

Amazing bike and lovely MG. Thanks!

[@pauliebots]

Nice Egli. I love how the bike has all this beautifully made parts and then sticking out like a sore thumb is the ordinary hardware store looking hose clamp on the front fork seal! Lol. If Chris is not ex military I will eat my hat. Man knows his stuff. Nice work Mike, beautiful start to the series.

[@redleadervfr-v4906]

Wow thank you for another fantastic and interesting video. I did have an MG magnet briefly in the early 60’s boy was it a fast car.

[@jameslynch5716]

THE ULTIMATE.

[@tubadude905]

Amazing video. What a guy - perfect mix of old and new and he actually racks up the miles - very impressive. That start up was pure music - absolutely awesome - put a big smile on my face. Is that an MG Magnette and then a Bultaco Alpina in the back of the garage? We had an Austin Cambridge MG in the UK with its massive 1600cc twin carb engine LOL. And here in the States I had a Bultaco Alpina for a while.

[@TheDavey333]

What an amazing story, nice looking bike and the MG. Well at least they get used 👍 Is there a title for this new series? Bikes, barns and beer 🍺😂 All the best Mike, have a spectacular week 😀

[@dducdude6315]

Hmmm Hmm Lovely ! Many Thanks Mike. That is a very well tuned and set up Vincent Motor.. Sadly they are not all that quite running as some do clatter a bit once they ware in. To fix that I guess you just use better ear plugs ..LOL Hope to see more! Cheers..

[@rover100bunson]

can you do a vid on the mg magnette in the background as well please? the bike is awesome, thanks, rich

[@wdhewson]

Hi Mike. A thorough man probably has this link and Manxman 650 brochure therein. www.classicbike.biz/Norton/Brochures/Brochures.htm Thanks for the Egli story.

[@dogpaw775]

wonder what spkt tooth setup he uses?

[@453421abcdefg12345]

What a waste of a Vincent engine! Can you imagine someone doing this with a vintage Bentley ? Why not build a special using a modern engine if you want a hot rod. Nice MG Magnette with wire wheels !

[@TheMightyGarage]

This race bike is from a different time, Chris. It was built in 1969 and this was the hot-rod of the day, combining a brilliant engine and great frame. The Egli's were also built from donor bikes that cost very little and no-one wanted. In many ways, the Egli's actually saved these magnificent old engines from being scrapped.

[@453421abcdefg12345]

@@TheMightyGarage Yes I realise that these Vincents went through a stage of being worth very little, I gave £130 and £140 for my Shadows, but I think it is very sad when people will only value objects when they are worth many thousands, and not for their true value as iconic engineering objects, I should have bought a barn full back then! Stay safe ! Chris B.

[@dducdude6315]

I disagree the bike stands on it's own merits melding the best engine of it's time, with the best frame and suspension of it's time.. Sure a Vincent is a grand statement, but an Egli is a fine tuned aria with the Vincent engine as a reoccurring theme. Before you knock it you should ride one for a day. They really are that good..