Nice looking lines and colour mix Steve,
So here is my baby, it is actually the same model as yours but I upgraded the fairing and mirrors and had it resprayed (wait for it!) the BMW colour - 'Japanese Red' ! Clearly a 'go fast' colour!
I just couldn't bring myself to buy the new replacement model with linked brakes figuring if I couldn't manage braking myself then I shouldn't be on such a beast. So I pursuaded the BMW agent to practically give his last of stock to me in 2001 with the above customisation.
In the Middle East, speed was never a problem, hence many runs above 200kmh which surprised the young guys on their GXRs, R1s and FireBlades that this bike was as fast. Interestingly, above 200kmh a puff of wind tended to have their bikes twitching whereas the red 'Brick' at 350kgs just plowed straight on whatever the weather (or wind). Admittedly they got up to 250kmh faster than me but we all ran at the same top speeds.
Here in New Zealand sadly, such speeds are not appreciated (as I found out first time I took it out on the open road), my take on it is that it is about risk management; -the condition of the road, the bike, the weather, my health, am I up to date on sleep, no alchohol in my system, am I 120% on top concentration wise.
Anyway Steve, let me know what the test ride brings, nothing like a BMW in the garage itching to hit the road for a long run
The photo is taken in Jordan (where motorbikes are illegal!) but that is another story........
Jeff