I'd forgotten about the burst testicle and ground down finger. He didn't give a damn did he? Mental. they're all mental actually. Remember Kagayama and his split pelvis being lifted on and off the bike? Or how about someone like Connor Cummings wanting to race again after his big off at the TT. Wouldn't a crash like that put you off?

Yes - you tend to stick with what you've got bike wise. I worry that I make the change and as soon as the novelty wears off I'd wish I was back on a sports bike again. Ideally I need a fleet of bikes to suit my mood. A lottery win will be required though.

Stuart