Sorry guys I somehow managed to totally miss all these replies
Thanks for the offer gl_s_r, I'm up in Macclesfield so could have been a postal job, but I've already gone and ordered one online now, should be here tomorrow.
tony.mon is right about where it is, and I figured the same so should be all good. Having trouble getting the swingarm bearings out now but hey ho!
and when you re tap the thread use some grease that will help collect the swarf, then thoroughly clean with brake cleanser etc make sure theres no swarf in there when replacing the bolt.
missing the noise, not the vibes. However never say never!