Update....
 

Through the unbelievable goodwill of some members here, it looks like I'll be taking my bike to cadwell :D
Weeksy, your offer of using your bike and/or going out your way to transport mine for fixing...... thankyou.
Nelly, your help (ongoing) in getting a part to me even though I can't bring the bike to you for the work...... thankyou.
Paul, (my buddy who's not a member but has a trailer!) for the transportation logistics...... thankyou.
But most of all - PeteB - you've volunteered to do the spannering in my absence...... unbelievable! Thanks!
And to others like ck, psychlist, triplenine for their offers of help too.

As they say in the oscars - Couldn't have done it without you!!

IT'S DONE!!!!!

e-mail from PeteB this morning telling me he's mended me bike :D

Pete, you're my hero!!
I'll call you this aft from le hotel.

[Edited on 2-5-2004 by NBs996]

Good news Nick see you at cadwell.