It was my 2001 B6, and I put a lotta miles on it! That Bandit was my first motorcycle, and I took that trip just a few months after I got my M1. I've since sold the old girl to a fellow in Toronto who plans on doing the same ride! He may have joined the forum already, I recommended it to him as a great source of info and fun.
I'm thrilled to learn you've read the article, it was a joy and honor to write.
While my Bandit is gone, it will always have a special place in my heart; it played a major role in changing my life.