I just heard that there is a 'highway kit' sold in England which, combined with a 19 tooth front sprocket gives the kinds of top speeds needed (65+). Personally, I prefer the AVL as it is an immediate derivative of the original fifties Bullet types. It has improved all the problems with the old irons, yet has the separate transmission and a carburetor, which I prefer. And there are some good deals on the market, less than half what you would pay for new UCE. The UCE is new age trying to look retro, the AVL is retro, but an updated retro. Of the UCEs, I prefer the G-6 over the C-6.
But then I don't drive fast.
Also lie having a forum DJ and the music you pick, Scotty, as well as learning of you Beemer trip in New Mexico. Having toured that country many times, I could put myself right in the picture of what you went through - thanks.