Thanks for the advice, Ben. I've only just spotted your reply so sorry for the delay in acknowledging it. I'd given up on the Forum for a while because of the straits it was in after the hackers depredations & have only just come back to it. The site is looking good now. This enquiry referred to...

From which side do you tap out the pin in the bottom of the steering head (VH 1959) which retains the damper stem inside?

Roderick

What is the wheel rim off-set on alloy hub wheels, in particular for the rear wheel (VH 1959)?
Roderick