A big week ahead for you then Gary.
Good luck with all of those.
Welcome to the forum.
If you are successful in the week ahead there's unlimited knowledge through the forum from owners.
BigOz did a lot of major and minor changes to his 696 so he's a wealth of knowledge.
Also, and I found this worked really well with concerned non-Bikers, is to find yourself Post-Test Training. It will save your life and make you a better road rider.
Look into doing a Police Bike Safe Day
Sign up for an I.A.M advanced test (the cheapest advanced riding tuition you'll find)
And if you're really serious, call my friends at
www.rapidtraining.co.uk and tell them J.P sent you. Real world road riding skills that is worth it's weight in gold.
If you need any advice let me know.