Thanks Simon and Roger for your replies - I will be placing my order with Draganfly shortly!

The centre bolt rubber on my ‘58 VH petrol tank is badly perished and I am trying to find a replacement. I have been in touch with Draganfly but was told that they don’t list such a thing - any advice on where I might obtain one? Thanks.

Thanks very much cmfalco - useful information!

Quick question - what size pilot jet is standard for the 376 Monobloc fitted to my 1958 500VH ?
No information in the printed owners guide that I have.

Thank you very much for your replies - a number of good points. I have had the clutch apart on several occasions due to a persistent problem of the bike lurching on clutch take-up. I have tried different friction plates but that problem remains. However there is no sign of slipping under load or ...

The gear change action on my 1958 350 NH is far from smooth and before I remove the gearbox and dismantle same it has been suggested that I try using Slickshift 50 gearbox oil additive to see if this improves things first. Has anyone had any experience of using this and is there any known reason why ...

Thanks Eero & Johnny,
The reason for my query was that I am currently using straight 50 grade oil in the gearbox and finding the gear change rather clunky and noisy. Tried Draganfly website for the recommended gearbox oil but apparently out of stock so have ordered some non-EP 90 gear oil from ...

The owners guide for my 1958 350 NH recommends the use of SAE 50 or 60 oil for the Burman GB gearbox. I have read several posts suggesting the use of a mix of oil and grease and would like to know if there is any reason why I couldn’t use an oil such as EP90 instead?
I’ve noticed that my gearbox ...

Many thanks for all your replies! Original suggestion was that it was probably a worn needle jet - replaced that with a new genuine Amal jet and the problem was sorted. Just been on a 40 mile run and on checking the plug on my return no soot and perfect colour!

Many thanks for all your replies! Original suggestion was that it was probably a worn needle jet - replaced that with a new genuine Amal jet and the problem was sorted. Just been on a 40 mile run and on checking the plug on my return no soot and perfect colour!