Vincent Black Shadow and C bikes having 1⅛" Amal 289 carburettors and Series D bikes having 1⅛" Amal Type 389/10 units. While other contemporary motorcycles tended to be polished and chromed, founder Philip Conrad Vincent (PCV) decreed that the Black Shadow engine itself be black. The engine's signature colour was achieved by applying a "pyluminising" coating of chromate anti-corrosion primer over which a layer of Pinchin & Johnson black enamel was added. The part was then baked in an oven for 2 hours at . Although some have claimed that the black finish increased the rate of heat rejection from the engine, its
The Black Album (Prince album) date. It was replaced with the album "Lovesexy", a brighter pop-oriented album with elements of religious affirmation. Prince invoked Camille, the alter-ego behind his unreleased 1986 album "Camille", as the guiding force responsible for "The Black Album". The opening track also mentioned the title of the album as being "The Funk Bible", which was a consideration during work on this project. The title refers both to the album's all-black cover design and to Prince's attempt to earn back his credibility among the black pop audience. The album features one of the most shockingly unusual Prince songs: "Bob George", in which