Some great shots right there. I too am a photography enthusiast!
But to nitpick, some images are little overexposed! Lowering The ISO and/or increasing the shutter speed can fix it.
Thing is; if you're looking to get some artistic shots; then NEVER shoot in auto mode. Just a humble advise from one photography enthusiast to another!
I'm sorry brother but I find the words such as 'beauty and the bike' and 'beast' regarding The GS150 a tad on the 'tongue in cheek' side! It just sounds a little cheesy and for me, it took half the essence of your post, your adventure and your photographs! I'm sorry, I just can't help myself sometimes!
In any case;
Have a good one!