Hi Basil,
great to hear from you matey.
No doubt you had a fabulous ride down to Cornwall and back. I've only had my bike for just over a week and for two of those days I was in London (on a photo job by car) and the rest of the time I've been working.
Love the bike, everyone should have a chance to have one once in their life!
As for the crate I reckon it's a good idea but the bike's so well balanced that I find I'm not stopping much!
Regards
Reggie