Made to Ride: A Vincent H.R.D Rapide Story

[@kerrydellar3624]

I bought a Rapide last month, the owner had it from 1959, 62 year ownership, I will treasure and ride it as long as I am able.

[@alexanderkrampe6540]

Unbelievable. I hope you have fun and joy at its very best.

[@peterlarsen7779]

GREAT bike! Well done for fulfilling your dream! My dad had ordered a Shadow back in '54. At the time, it cost 50% _more_ than a brand new VW Beetle (at least here in Denmark). He cancelled the order fearing he'd be committed to an asylum for spending that kind of money on a motorcycle... He'd sailed in the U.S. merchant navy for 3 years.. That decision to cancel the purchase was of his biggest regrets right up until the day he passed away nearly 50 years later.

[@ndt270]

Beautiful machine! Thanks for putting this video together. I agree with Dan that if you have a Vincent, you don't need any other bikes, except I have a 1972 Norton Commando with the Combat motor and have had it for 45 years now. I have had other noteworthy bikes but am down to one now, and although it is a Norton and not a Vincent, I know how you feel Dan. Ride on!

[@RideJournal]

Thanks for watching John!

[@albertlarroca1271]

C Series, B series comes with Bramptom fork. last b series ,1949, last month of 1949 comes with Girdraulic (as u can see here). is a bike for old man with cash or mechanics.i m has being lucky to get one when i was 17 years old, and now i got several ones. best ones ,the first B Series.

[@peterg2yt]

Hi, lovely looking Series B. I have a '52 C model which I have ridden around and over the years got it very well sorted over the years, but I noticed that you have the twin leading show front brake conversion... I wonder if you ever rode yours with the standard SLS front brakes and if so did you notice much improvement?

[@rover100bunson]

so many great ideas on these bikes

[@MrNeilg71]

Was this the bike on display at the York Motorcycle festival last week? I was mesmerized by the beauty of this machine.

[@michaelschmidt9421]

great bike, great video, thanks Dan, thanks Jeremy

[@RideJournal]

I appreciate the kind words Mike!

[@Eastie_]

Awesome. Loving these clips. I want one.

[@RideJournal]

Thank you so much Andrew!

[@goncaloc.canelas2727]

The bike is looking great. Nice coilover in the back is it an AVO or a Thornton.

[@RideJournal]

Not sure - I'll have to check with Dan!

[@Hiwheelman]

It's a Thornton.

[@martinkeet8373]

Lucky man, well done😎👍

[@น้องมูหัมหมัดตาหา]

Classic sir

[@greencan853]

Pretty much how I got my '49 Rapide