Restoration of 1951 Vincent Rapide - Part 57 - front end (Part 3) Wheel & Speedo drive

[@geoffgreenhalgh3553]

Mike, 1/32" is 0.031"

[@TheMightyGarage]

Geoff Greenhalgh thanks a lot Geoff. I appreciate it. Cheers, Mike

[@54macdog]

"I have a sense where this is going..." Always the way. You have the patience of a Saint.

[@TheMightyGarage]

54macdog hehe. There are a few choice words behind the scenes at times 😉

[@stephenwalsh1553]

Excellent video! It's great how you work out the problems w/out glossing them over. It really explains the mechanics behind what you are trying to accomplish.

[@TheMightyGarage]

Thank you very much Steve! I really appreciate your kind note. Best wishes, Mike

[@LoscarMotorcycles]

135/5000 Only someone with mechanical knowledge and a lot of sensitivity can manipulate such a refined engineering. I like very much. Thanks, Mike

[@sf940477]

Patience you have 🤣 love the wheel clamp system ..

[@buncho888]

These new videos have come at a great time for me. I'm putting the front end together on a 1936 BSA B2. A talented friend has machined new steering head bearings by copying the worn (unobtainable) originals. The girder needs some attention too. Those Speedmaster 2 front tyres are great. I've currently got one on the front of a 1936 Velocette and it handles superbly with quick steering and reassuring grip. You're going to have fun once the Vincent is back together!

[@TheMightyGarage]

buncho888 excellent. Thanks a lot! Hope your project goes well. Wow, a B2! That is a wonderful bike! Good luck

[@CravingClassics]

Well done!

[@ianpreston5922]

Yeah,wish I had one too to muck about with, however the 850 commando is it bro yo... love your work from the heart yes.

[@TheMightyGarage]

Many thanks Ian. Best wishes, Mike

[@tadpoles10]

You didn't mention the 'buffing' of the hub Mike .... Mmmmm very shiny! atb t ..

[@453421abcdefg12345]

I really like your wheel holding system ! I am sure the 1/32" float refers to the "wobble" at the rim, 1/32" at the spindle would give something like 5/16" at the wheel rim, and these are tapered roller bearings, which are not normally set up with end float, I would check up on that setting in the book, or on the VOC forum, the wheel has cleaned up very nicely, as has the rest of the bike, well done you ! Chris B.

[@TheMightyGarage]

Englishman French thanks a lot Chris, hope all is well. Yes, I really enjoyed working on this little job. Best wishes, Mike

[@453421abcdefg12345]

MiTy: Yes Mike, having checked , it should be 1/32" at the wheel rim, but the nearer you can get to zero end float on the wheel spindle the better, obviously you cannot measure zero with tapered roller bearings, and the shims you have will probably not give you .002" but the less end float ,and therefore wobble at the rim the better it is. Good luck. Chris B.

[@bobstevens9040]

Dear Mike , could you explain the purpose of the rim locks please. I never miss one of your videos - they are so absorbing... keep 'em coming

[@TheMightyGarage]

Bob Stevens Hi Bob, thanks very much for your comment, I really appreciate it! The rim locks are intended to clamp the tire on to the rim but they aren’t really necessary for modern road tires. Here’s a nice vid that explains how they fit. Best wishes Mike. kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3PVpoSZorF1jqc

[@bobstevens9040]

@@TheMightyGarage Thank you Mike , I'm much obliged.

[@TheDavey333]

Mike a Nice easy job, then 👍

[@ulrich.hoffmann]

Really like your videos! Should´nt there be round caps on the ends of the speedo angle drive?

[@TheMightyGarage]

Hi Ulrich. It's a great question but I'm pretty sure that they don't have caps fitted. Best wishes, Mike