They are Chinese after all!
Seriously, though, there are bound to be dodgy ones. At least when buying through Ebay you can usually get the problem sorted.

I have three of these- https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Inductive-Hour-Meter-Tachometer-Maintenance-Reminder-with-Backlight/352906129245? One is fitted to a Rotax-engined Armstrong, one on a Bullet and the other on a Square Four. They run on a button cell and are triggered by wrapping a flylead around one...

I'm afraid that it's too far away from sunny Scarborough.....

Are the wheels of your bike both 19"? On my swingarm square the back wheel was 18" in the first place resulting a very limited ground clearance when cornering. When I changed to 19" in the back it was perfect. That's interesting, Klaus. The tyres on the blue bike appear to be Avon Ro...

That looks great!

Out of interest, has the frame been lengthened, or has the primary chaincase been shortened, to get the engine and gearbox to fit?

I've not delved into my Mk2 yet, so I don't know if it has the same problem. However, I know that Indian Enfield Bullets can have a similar issue. The stud holes close up around the stud, making head removal very difficult. The solution is thicker, hardened steel washers (supplied by Hitchcocks) und...

I don't know if this helps, but have you tried a Google search for 'metalastik' which is, I believe, the type of bush you require?

New front brake levers with 'whiffle-tree' compensators are available from Hitchcock's.

I've only had one 'Valtru' rim (for a Matchless, actually) which I bought via Ebay when Ebay had a discount voucher offer. The finish was as expected. Not as shiny as the polished ones, but also quite yellow in appearance, compared with other stainless rims I have had including from Central wheels a...

So now I have another question . Can I use the Rim that I have for the single side 7" hub or do I get a rim that is for the full width Drum . I have the spokes that I need for what ever rim I use . Brake plates are now shiny chrome . I would be very wary of using a rim punched for the single-s...