Matchless Model X: Ride out with Wendy!

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With the Matchless Model X seemingly running well, apart from a slight problem with starting it when hot, I took it out again for another test ride, and for my friend Wendy to take her first ride on her new Himalayan so as to get used to it before setting off to the isle of Man TT in a coupe of weeks' time.
Another beautiful Sunday! But all was not to go to plan...

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7 сен 2024

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@conradstone6719 3 месяца назад

That engine sounds wonderful. Wow I am impressed and really jealous!

@brucecooper7905 3 месяца назад

You have an EXCELLENT sense of video production! Love that rear view by the lower frame! Great capture of the surroundings and the immediacy of the moment! Well done, Chris! Thank you!

@Chris.rooke150 3 месяца назад

Thanks! That's really kind of you! Much appreciated. 👍👍👍

@martinowl 3 месяца назад

The Matchless is a lovely looking bike, but it’s certainly making you work to get it 100%.

@Chris.rooke150 3 месяца назад

Yes, two steps forward, one step back. But I've an idea what the problem might be with the engine - I'll keep you posted. 👍

@chrislaunders8283 3 месяца назад

A Vincent twin with a polished engine will be a Rapide, Black Shadow has the Black engine, Black Lightning is a race bike, there were only about 3 dozen made and almost certainly none on the road. If you are having to have the choke full on to run there must be a major air leak or carb problem. I've given up with trying original carbs on my 11-50 Brough Superior and use a concentric, better to have it running nice than looking "correct".

@Chris.rooke150 3 месяца назад

Ah, yes a Rapide! Thanks for the info. I have a theory on the Matchless problem. Waiting to get back from hols to try it out.

@johnrowley4993 3 месяца назад

I agree with regards to replacing the original carb with a concentric. Hats off to Chris for trying to keep it original but in my humble opinion it’s time to give the original carb pride of place on display in the garage and get a Premier concentric or even a monobloc