Thanks for the info - I know the area pretty well as my wife originally comes from Thurlestone, its just that i've never been riding down there.

Many lanes down Kingsbridge way ? Going down there for a week ( not till next June 2012 ) and might take the bikes if any good.

Or possibly gear shifter seal, again easy fix parts from Leisuretrail, or i can let you have the honda part number ( about £6 )

You could try Alan Whittington ( http://www.cotswoldtrailrides.co.uk ), he knows then all around there, although I dont think he does so much now as lots of the lanes around Cheltenham are closed down. Had some good rides around Cheltenham / Stroud area with Alan.

Job done no probs, cheers

Thanks for the advice guys - I will get it sorted now.

Oil is slowly leaking from this area, so I'm guessing it's the seal. Is this an easy fix - any tips would be welcome, cheers