I've not taken it off Tim, but it doesn't say anywhere about it being left handed in any of the manuals.
Cheers ken thought that must be right but wasn't sure - must be the squash washer that keeps it on Ps. DVDs are on the way - wife posted today - most are in PDF format Regards Tim
You should get yours tomorrow mate, but I'd be surprised if you haven't seen it before. I looked in that one this morning and there was nothing in there about the front sprocket and checked in my Haynes tonight and still nothing other than the normal 'how to remove'.