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by Simonpsmith
Tue Apr 28, 2026 5:11 pm
Forum: Electrics
Topic: spark plug cap size
Replies: 2
Views: 63

Re: spark plug cap size

answered my own question:

None of the NGK plugs caps fit the Champion D9’s.

But these do:
Pattern Spark Plug Cap R90 Black Water Resistant Rubber Lodge No Resistor
https://www.gsparkplug.com/1x-pattern-s ... istor.html
by Simonpsmith
Tue Apr 28, 2026 12:48 pm
Forum: Electrics
Topic: spark plug cap size
Replies: 2
Views: 63

spark plug cap size

Have just bought Champion D9 spark plug - but the current plug cap (LB05EH) doesn't fit as the spark plug is wider than the old one.
I could use a spade end fitting but would like to know if there's a plug cap that fits?
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by Simonpsmith
Wed Apr 22, 2026 2:17 pm
Forum: For sale/wanted - Parts, and those bits and bobs
Topic: WANTED VH500 valve lifter spindle
Replies: 13
Views: 835

Re: WANTED VH500 valve lifter spindle

Solved.
The two spindles are different sizes (OHV type on top, Side valve type below)
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So I had a bush made up:
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and fitted:
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by Simonpsmith
Wed Apr 15, 2026 11:19 am
Forum: For sale/wanted - Parts, and those bits and bobs
Topic: WANTED VH500 valve lifter spindle
Replies: 13
Views: 835

Re: WANTED VH500 valve lifter spindle

Is the spindle this one:
https://draganfly.co.uk/shop/63176/exhaust-lifter-spindle/#335-30exhaust-lifter-spindle/category_pathway-2

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and this will need attention as well:
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but I'm not sure how easy to remove ...
by Simonpsmith
Tue Apr 14, 2026 2:02 pm
Forum: Four stroke
Topic: 1933 VH500 decompression lever hard to operate
Replies: 3
Views: 745

Re: 1933 VH500 decompression lever hard to operate

Turns out the mechanism (lifter shaft) is badly worn so I have put a wanted post on the forum.
by Simonpsmith
Tue Apr 14, 2026 1:50 pm
Forum: For sale/wanted - Parts, and those bits and bobs
Topic: WANTED VH500 valve lifter spindle
Replies: 13
Views: 835

WANTED VH500 valve lifter spindle

Mine is so worn it now won't compress the valve.
Spares not available from Draganfly.
Can anyone help?
Ideally I'd like to replace the whole mechanism.
Thanking you in advance
by Simonpsmith
Fri Apr 10, 2026 5:12 pm
Forum: Four stroke
Topic: 1933 VH500 decompression lever hard to operate
Replies: 3
Views: 745

Re: 1933 VH500 decompression lever hard to operate

Update - I disconnected the cable and found that I could operate the lever by hand, albeit with fair resistance from the valve spring (but that is a good thing!).
So I will investigate the cable and lever for fouling - I think the actual mechanism is fine.
by Simonpsmith
Fri Apr 10, 2026 3:18 pm
Forum: Four stroke
Topic: 1933 VH500 decompression lever hard to operate
Replies: 3
Views: 745

1933 VH500 decompression lever hard to operate

So I can only get the lever to move when the exhaust valve is compressed.
At any other part of the engine cycle it won't budge.
Does it need adjustment? If so how?
I did locate a parts diagram but it didn't explain setup.
Thanks in advance....
by Simonpsmith
Thu Mar 05, 2026 9:52 am
Forum: For sale/wanted - Parts, and those bits and bobs
Topic: WANTED - 1933 VH500 Red Hunter primary case cover
Replies: 0
Views: 961

WANTED - 1933 VH500 Red Hunter primary case cover

Existing case full of hairline cracks and beyond repair.
Can anyone help with a spare?
Bike currently with Draganfly for commissioning but this has now stalled.....