Many thanks Nick - that is certainly something to go on now, hopefully I'll be able to match it up with something...

I've found an independent bike shop (the sort that will let you change your oil yourself!) which is on the notorious hwy 129 south of Deal's Gap (Google it x) which I'll happen to be passing in the next day or two... I called him today and he has the cush drive bearing in stock (yea!), so with a bit of bodging of the rubbers as suggested above, I reckon I'll be able to get the rear end ship shape again...

I'm going to need a new chain too as the wobble has really stretched it - it's making a horrible noise on the overrun now... grrrr...

Anyway, fingers crossed, and thanks again!

Jenny xx

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