10/23/11 Ugh, just when I though I was done all the mechanicals and was ready for final cosmetics... The mounting bracket on the new pipe broke. The white specs you see is not metal, its road dirt

9-26-11 12hr Re-assembled bike, painted and installed pipes, new carbs, K&N filters, new front and left blinkers. Took bike for a ride. With the Spec II Racing stage I kit, the bike is very drivable but still has a great powerband from  5500 to 7500 RPMs. Its like the best of both worlds. glad I made the investment!