Hi Andy, The 888 is stripped for a full checkover (I always like to do this with a 'new' bike). The exhaust looked so scabby that it seemed a shame not to take it off and give it a polish. Basically, us 'classic' owners spend our Winters getting cold in the garage rather than getting cold riding
Who knows I might even make one of your rideouts next year if I can work out how to put it all back together!
Keith