I have to say you Brits are one hardy "race" alright, Neil!

It seems many more of you guys over there use your motorcycles as "basic transportation" than do we Yanks, where we tend to view our motorcycles more as "recreational toys".

Yep! Just like a good Single Malt Scotch, you might call me "an acquired taste" TOO.(among the many OTHER things you may care to call me, of course)