"In summary, I know this sounds more like a travel story than a bike review..."
That's okay, Sean. Thank you for a good read. Both the travel and the moto segments of your story are equally satisfying. I especially like the pictures, and the bike sounds good in the vids.
As for the moto analysis:
"It tracks straight, but suffers from a slight rider induced wobble at speeds above 90 mph... A tight tuck behind the bubble will normally stop the wobble... Power is sweetest between 6,500 rpm - 10,500 rpm... it does however, have a slight tendency to understeer when hard on the power out of medium speed corners..."
It is highly descriptive and most welcome. Try to weave it into lyrical prose instead of laundry listing it at the end of the story. Then you'll be like Johnny B!
Okay, what do I know? I'm sitting at my desk, and you're out riding... Ride on!
Steven