Its a good job I went! After a brew, Mike dropped the drive unit down and started his examination - there was very obvious play in the pinion bearing, plus other associated issues - suffice to say, I might not have got to Spain and could very well have found myself broken down and at the tender mercies of the French!

Mike had the parts in stock, and set-to the job straight away - I called my Mrs for a lift home! I think the bike will be ready for collection tomorrow - pretty good service all round, I thought. Oh, the bill came to £540 all-in - bit of a stinger, but better than the cost of a new one!

Pete