Hi Colin
Big welcome to TM from just north of Stamford (but not quite as north as you). Not so much an ex biker but an ex mopeder. Does that count?
Only got rid of it coz was a bit accident prone and came off/knocked off too often over a 12 month period due to being bit lairy and too much of a stupid adrenaline junky when younger (at least 5 times-ooops) so took the hint and got rid! (Once the plaster came off broken limbs)
HB