Thanks Mark - it appears that I have an original lamp as well.

Bruce

The brass versions do exist and copies were for sale from AOMCC Singles Spares a few years ago. I have checked in the Singles Spares today for you (they are stored a few miles from where I live) but there are only standard brass ones left in stock now.

I do have an original brass one on my own ...

Just for interest's sake the dial on the 100 mph PA speedo fitted to my 1937 VH is somewhat different to the one pictured with this post. No line at the 30 mph mark, the PA marking is at the bottom of the dial rather than the top, there is no writing at the top of the dial indicating miles per hour ...

That would have been a challenging trip in 1939. Probably couldn't have gone north of Lake Superior back then so they probably traveled through the US. Even now it is a long journey - I've done it several times but not by motorbike.

Lovely pictures and a great help to me. Many Thanks.

Bruce

Very nice. A few more photos from different angles would be appreciated as I have a '37 VH and and like to see comparable bikes as a reference.

Bruce

I don't mind the higher prices, it shows these pre-war bikes are appreciated even if they aren't perfect. I would say that I suppose since I have one and mine is much more original.

Bruce

Hi Volker,

I live in Canada so my idea of really cold weather may differ from yours. I use 40 wt diesel oil year round for my VH and wait until the outside temperature is at least +10 C.

Bruce

Not sure if it is correct although the rest of the bike pretty much is - the cap on my '37 VH lists Castrol XXL, Mobiloil 'D', Aeroshell, Motorine 'B' Deluxe with the word OIL in the centre. The word Patent is placed above Castrol XXL. The cap is very slightly domed.

Bruce