How did that event turn out? What bikes did they end up having and how long could you ride for? Sorry I missed it, if only I'd signed up to this site earlier.
I'm an Aussie expatriate now living in Northern California, USA. My streetbike is a well kept 2001 Aprilia RSV1000, my first V-twin and I can now say V-twins are my favorite!
Any North Bay members who want to head out for a quick ride feel free to contact me. I'm a more mature rider, so keep it so safe speeds on the public roads these days.
I work as an electrical engineer and would love to work for a race team or manufacturer one day, so if anyone has any leads there definitely give me shout.