I was wondering what sort of touring machine didn't have pneumatic tyres!

What a great list. I must remember my small silk flag and barometer next time.

Well found, Sprid. Like Prodigal I wonder how I survived on my 250 Superdream with the sports bag bungeed to the tank - I toured Yorkshire and the Lake District two up on that with no more than we could get into that Adidas bag! Astonishing! Now I need about a year's preparation, servicing and packing to go away for the weekend!!