<s n i g g e r > I'm such a child...... :D

Left myself wide open to that one!

Did you get sorted Phil ,is the bike running ok now ?

Just as a precaution Phil I would check the connector again. Twice my 2009 has gone and twice I have replaced the Rec and all seemed well until I took the connector apart and inspected it properly. Disconnect it and pop the yellow tab out. That way you get a really good look inside. Pay particular attention to the Earth lead (black one). Mine was loose, which overheated and the surrounding plastic became brittle and split which caused even more of a loose connection. There is a link for a new connector http://www.rmstator.com/ProductInfo....F&cf=v1YY42952 , and some more rec info and choices here http://www.xt660.com/showthread.php?t=19792

so how does the yellow bit come out? just get a flat blade in and lever it out? dont want to bust anything because i need my bike up and running at the mo.

Tar

Yeah you need some precision screwdrivers (tiny ones). Just lever it out gently and evenly, you do have to be patient with it.