Just read this - decided to have a heavy night to console myself 

 and only just woke up 
 
  I tried that Guido, but the pistons have come out a bit TOO far and I cant seem to get them back in - the seals may well have gone too! 
 Keefer, I could do with getting the bike on the road (well I can't exactly torch it near my house 

 JOKE)  
 Is there any chance I can come and meet ya later if you're not busy?