Bugger, these things happen though, bike is 20 years old and something was going to be the end of it! I know it is a bit harsh, but that is why i dont lend my toys out, and if i do, then i either make the person know that if the break it they have to fix it, or just resign myself to the fact that i may never see it again.
I hope that you get it sorted bro.
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