Thanks for all you input guys! I at least now have some idea what my options are in a variety scenerios. Dave, I was comforted to hear you say the lining is relatively tough. It's a small world Dave,I noticed you are from Ablerta and the KDX in question is from Alberta. I am from BC and was visiting Edmonton 2 weeks ago when I saw this bike for sale in Calgary and drove down to have a look and ultimately buy it. The bike was originally purchased at Bow Cycle in Calgary. Anyhow, thanks for the help all and I will let you know how it looks when I get it apart, probably after Labour Day now. Cheers