Thanks for all the info,

with both wheels off the ground it is still very stiff but not as stiff as with one.

I think I was comparing it like for like with my EB Fairmont which (for all I know) could have a different diff setup to my EL tickford. Just thought they would be the same (be able to spin it easy with one hand with one wheel off the floor).

I guess I am just on the hunt for better mileage and trying to tick everything off the list.

I have a gas tank on the EB I really want to stick it on the EL so I can keep it. Will have to find a gas converter in NSW who can do it on the cheap.