Thanks Lannis. Just took a look and I'm astonished to read what they said about Mart etc. I'm no shrinking violet but I have respect for people. I don't know what it is about motorcycling, it seems to be split between some really good people and some morons. How can you critic people who have failing health, they have probably done more in half their lives than the critic. I rode vintage motocross (pretty badly) and I was astonished at the fight some of the old timers put up on the track. I remember one round where I fought against a rider that kept biting at my heels before nipping me at the post with the front wheel in the air. He was 79. So I don't know about fossils and pansies...morons are everywhere and are not forum exclusive.
I think like minded people tend to gravitate together. This forum was never meant to be taken too seriously - hence the name. It's just a bit of fun and there is no need to try to be a keyboard warrior. Makes people look a little silly.