Prestige Electro Plating in Mexborough (near doncaster) are fantastic and very good value for money. Heavily recommend them.

Just for reference then - me and Dad make this drift tool for doing the same job on my '57 swinging arm.

Made from 1/2'' round bar bent about 2/3rds down and filed flat on the bottom. Works a treat as long as you give it a good whack and use some colourful language.

I got quotes from both, seemed to have a few hoops to jump through. Eventually got a quote from Peter James (he co-founded FJ) based in brum and seem very reasonable - about £70 for a '57 VH, and they did not argue about AV or ask for anything. Also worth mentioning that i'm 27 and added a Kawasaki ...

I use cellulose, when painting on to chrome, i just get a key with some scotchbrite pad or fine wet and dry paper then apply etch primer, primer filler, top coats.

Rob

I have only ever had this issue with a 2 stroke bantam! i found it to be the fuel evaporating from the carb when left warm. Try leaving the petrol tap switched on for a while until the engine cools.

Hope that helps!

Rob

I have had huge issues trying to fit a new exhaust valve guide to a '57 alloy head. Got the old one out no worries but the new one just will not go in! It gets half way then won't budge. Is there something i am doing wrong or are they usually awkward? I have heated the head up in the oven, gas mark ...