Welcome to the forum. We've had some cracking Midlands meets in the last year so we'll probably see you there.
I'm an ex biker as well - but a good few years ago now. Sadly a GPZ500 was all I could manage as there's a limit to what you can get on the centre stand when you weigh 8st. And before anyone points out the obvious I know I'm a good 20lb over that these days.

Paula