Also!  I want to check my chain tension.  I dont know if its too loose or okay.  I checked the wiki and it said something about a tape measure and checking the measurement.  Can anyone explain to me how to do this? thnx 

I've put lockwashers on my header bolts to prevent them from loosening. So far so good. 

Good luck.

got this done.  I just stretched the gasket a bit and it fit.  I think lol 

Anyone have suggestions about the cosmetic things I mentioned?

Domindart, check the chain tension before a ride with the bike on the sidestand.  In the center of the bottom run of chain you should be able to push the slack up about .8" to 1.2" with your finger. 

You can sand out the scratches in your gauge pod starting with 220 sandpaper and working to 800 paper.  Fill any little defects with "icing" available at NAPA auto parts stores.  Then sand it smooth.  Re-paint any color you want with a rattle can.

The exhaust scratches won't buff out.  The exhaust is chrome plated steel or aluminum.  The scratches have worn though the chrome.

Quote from: GeeP on September 15, 2008, 06:00:08 PM
Domindart, check the chain tension before a ride with the bike on the sidestand.  In the center of the bottom run of chain you should be able to push the slack up about .8" to 1.2" with your finger. 

You can sand out the scratches in your gauge pod starting with 220 sandpaper and working to 800 paper.  Fill any little defects with "icing" available at NAPA auto parts stores.  Then sand it smooth.  Re-paint any color you want with a rattle can.

The exhaust scratches won't buff out.  The exhaust is chrome plated steel or aluminum.  The scratches have worn though the chrome.

thnx for the reply.  and darn about the exhaust scratches lol.