It shouldn't be too hard for anyone who has a bit of mechanical skill. There is lots of info on this site and if you check out the manuals things should become clear soon enough. A little bit of work now is always better than lots of work later in my view. I would hate to see a great bike like yours get parted out!
thanks again guys, i might try and change it. im unsure if i can even get parts for it in the uk.
i only bought it because it was cheap at £510 so i wont be spending much on it, i will just run it until it breaks then get my money back.