Lesviffer750 wrote:Just my tuppence worth on a couple of your issues, if you say the tyres are shot, this could be some of your handling issues, especially if they are squared off, makes dropping into a corner feel weird. Sounds like your carbs need a good clean, the leak could be something as simple as dirty float needles. Somebody else will be along soon with more answers.

Thanks for the reponse and the advice Lesviffer750. I did have a look at the tyres and as you say the did seem "squared off" and were even low on air pressure when I tested the bike out. I guess once I put up a few photos of the bike it may help out for people to be able to see the things that I am describing.

On the issue of the carburettors, I was thinking of getting my hands on a couple of the repair kits for sale on the marketplace here. Do you think I will need those kits? Or should just a clean of the old parts in the carburettors be enough? Or is it best to have a look first and then determine where to go from there...?