Just cover the bike with a large piece of soft clean cloth (fluffy towels or something) on the bike before you put on the pick-up cover. Or bubble wrap! Then you can do some therapeutical popping when you arrive.
The first CD I ever bought was Led Zeppelin IV. I have seen Plant & Page live a few years back. Just Brilliant. I really wish I would have been at this concert. But the €€€€€€'s...
Sounds like the bullet connectors under the tank that lead to the clutch switch are loose. Try moving your handlebars a few times left to right. If that helps remove the tank and reconnect the bullet connectors properly.
I watched too this afternoon. It was broadcast by dutch TV. Great game! The English (Dad's Army... ) seemed to have more fighting spirit and they won accordingly! Well done.
Too bad I only understand part of the rules...