I'll be fitting a newer shock and new chain and sprockets later in the week, whilst i'm at it any tips (I'm handy with spanners) or things to catch me out.
Is there anything else worth a look whilst I'm at it. Was going to inspect/clean/grease the suspension linkages etc. I have an Abba stand but is it worth taking the swingarm out too, i've no intention of removing the exhaust at this stage. I know if i remove the swingarm i'll need to make/buy a tool for the nut.
Any pointers appreciated!

Phil

clean the shit out of the swingarm at the hub end. prepare to be amazed if it has never been done before..there is a lot of crap gets in there!

thanks, does the hub have to come out? if so is that a 46mm socket?

Yes, 46mm. You can then grease the bearings in there too

any idea on the torque setting for the bearings, my laptop died yesterday and with it a lot of the data on it, including the manual I had I think!
You have PM re MilleR's

the rear hub nut is somehting like 140nm - might even be 160nm..will dig it out.

The bearings are pretty large and sit in the holder nicely. The service manual is on the front page of the site I think, if not, PM me your mail and I'll send it over

yes i'll get it from there, thanks! thanks for the advice

165Nm according to the Haynes Book of Lies.