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Yes it is immediately easier when I am moving a little, already got 26psi in tyres as suggested. I'll get the front trunnions filled with the correct oil as per guidance. All other aspects of ride/handling seem fine, only had it less than 2 weeks. Thanks all, much appreciated, I'll get back with updates soon. More Weetabix and more PSI then! I have been spoilt driving my Jag for the last 3 years so might be right about Weetabix!! Barry

Yes it is immediately easier when I am moving a little, already got 26psi in tyres as suggested. I'll get the front trunnions filled with the correct oil as per guidance. All other aspects of ride/handling seem fine, only had it less than 2 weeks. Thanks all, much appreciated, I'll get back with updates soon. Barry

Thanks daverclasper, I'll have a go at that. The previous owner did say it hadn't been used much after restoration so I do wonder about classiclife's comment about front trunnion lubrication? Thanks all for your help, fantastic to be a member of this Triumph Community😀 Barry

Thanks Classiclife, It is OK at low road speeds, a little heavy but might be as I'm not quite re-adjusted to lack of power steering yet. Parking speeds it's very heavy. As I said above I am intending to get someone who knows more than I do about it to have a look. I know my old cars, I know a lot of basic stuff but I'm no mechanic! I do think the previous owner restored aiming for originality so i don't think we have an issue with incompatible parts. The previous owner sent a boot full of labelled spares with the car so I think he was quite fastidious.

Hi Peter, thanks for your reply. I'm still finding out about the car, it has had restoration work/upgrades but I can say: steering wheel original, road wheels standard steel with correct tyres, front suspension new but as original spec. I'll try the 'turns to lock' tip, plan to have it in to local mechanic force once over, I'll have them look at tracking. Thanks for the advice, very helpful. Barry

Can anyone tell me if it is normal for my Vitesse to feel very heavy when steering at parking or low speed? It is a substantially restored model and I believe the suspension is new.