Hi chaps. Just thought i'd share the solution which was to cut the manifold rubber a bit. A special thanks should go to HUGHDG and DESMOPHIL who've been just outstanding. The type of help you only get from long time friends and not expected from people whos first contact was only a week ago. I THANK YOU.
Good to see you found a solution although perhaps not quite what you expected. Look forwards to seeing the bike finished and running soon.:smile: