thanks guys, sorry for the delay.


At this stage went to an engineering company and they advised to press it out. They tried an air gun for removing tractor wheels with no joy. They are advising to press it out.



Had placed an order mid June for a replacement bolt and nut. The company I used did not come through on the order and had to re-place the order with another Yamaha dealer.



Have a trip arranged in Wales next week so I plan to go on the trip. Once back I have to strip the bike as much as possible to allow them press it out. Wondering should I cut the bolt to remove swingarm or just press the full bolt out, no amount of hammering is going to move the bolt I feel. Cheers Ger