No doubt the previous owner had the 190 fitted purely for looks, as it is detrimental to the handling.
A bit of heat was my next option along with digging out my dremmel to cut a new slot in it,, currently keep spraying it with oil every night, will check out the Avon's also, thanks
I wouldn't recommend ever using a blow torch either, you'll very likely destroy the Comp adjuster, as it's sealed & has O-rings inside,
Thanks Gaz for very informative reply,, it's certainly made me think a bit more about it. I certainly wont be trying with dremmel. I have a bike breakers only 10 miles away so could always pop in if need a new leg,, if they havent got one I can get them to let me know when they get one in,, also thinking maybe there is a market here for these adjusters, as my brother is a turner/cnc so could get him to make some, only trouble being he is about 250 miles away in sunny somerset.