i often venture into the workshop and give mine a rub. i also give it a kiss sometimes too but only after ive washed as it does get a lil dirty..
have'nt been able to reach it lately but Al has been working on it which is good think i might get to see it on sat which im really looking forward to. im gunna ring its neck providing old bill aint about
Never kissed my bike (the one with wheels) I do pat it on the bars with a flat hand (like you would pat someone on the back) when it's impressed me though.