As far as riding skills go I'd worry most about Sandy - she can ride! Given how I also know how well you ride, if the one of the Harleys passed you it's obviously time to retire.
In this case, tis indeed the bike that matters. and NOT the rider.
If the bikes are not equal, there can be NO comparison of rider skills.
IMHO
Doc,
Why take the easy win?
Take the Indian and see if your skill set is still able to overcome all the riders you already seem to think you are superior to?
Just a thought . . .
I don’t recall saying I thought I was superior to any riders. I was talking about motorcycles. Trying to prove something on public roads might not be wise for me or another person trying to show skills.