Now that i have successfully fitted the new chain and it did'nt come off when i had a lovely little test ride , i dont feel like a goose any more (weeellll ,not such a big one anyway). By the way ,after the lookout at Mt Keira was reopened recently , the road has mostly been resurfaced as i just found out. It's a good little jaunt now. Graham GSX750F (Thanks Rockit for your help too)