Yeah, indeed - a very warming story.
I might of mentioned this before, skip if my addled brain has forgotten! In a similar vein I sold my 1995 Daytona when I left England and moved to Ireland. It was necessary at the time but it was a wrench. The bike ended up making its way through nine owners, up through England, Scotland and eventually Northern Ireland.
This is me, the cat that got the cream, shortly after seeing it for sale (buy pure chance) and buying it back. It makes me owner One and Eleven. It is a totally impractical bike and does not excel in any field, but I have a soft spot for it and would never sell it again.
Now Tev, that is a great story too, and a fantastic photo. If it found it's way back, you must keep it. Beautiful bike, if nothing else.
Undoubtedly practical though.
Very uncommon story. A pleasant ending Tev.