Hi Ron welcome along, not too far from me. Keep an eye on the 'calling all Manchester based riders thread' for some local ride outs that 'may' happen in the future! As for boot guards. .... I wouldn't bother on an unpainted frame, I've only seen r and g ones in black and other clear ones go yellow!
Welcome to the site, Ron. Lovely Repsol! Ignore the Repsol haters..they're just a bit jealous and possibly impotent.