Pavi, you ride with that many keys dangling/scrathing around there?

Nice LEDs, where'd you get them. did you do a thread here on the install?

If you get a new tire, don't fall for the Nitrogen thing they push these days.

Michael

Keys
Yep, for the most part.  I used to have a little electrical tape thing I kinda wrapped them in, but I seemed to have lost it like a week ago...  If I tuck them under the handlebar they don't seem to jingle that much.  I rode with them just flailing for like, 2 weeks when I just got the bike before I noticed they were scratching it up, so I think it's pretty much beyond repair at this point.

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LEDs
I didn't author a thread myself, but I can throw you a few useful links.  I mean, if there's enough general request, I could write up a simple walkthrough, it's really not that bad.
Basically they were just plug-n-play.  All you have to do is pretty much remove and disassemble the entire gauge unit on the front of the bike.  All the wires stay attached, and you simply remove the rubber boots and swap out the bulb for the LED.
Overall I'm very impressed with the look of the LEDs in the bike.  They're much brighter, and I can actually see them during the daylight.  The gauges look so sweet and it makes me love night riding even more, haha.

Notes: The blue indicator light is a single LED.  It would be very uncomfortable to be riding at night with 6-LEDs blaring at you.  The single LED in blue really shows up well enough on its own.
The neutral light will be partially on and visible during the night. You barely notice it, but there is some light there.  During the day, you won't notice a difference.  It will also illuminate as you shift from first to second or second to first for a fraction of a second.

Walkthrough:http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=23589.msg395322#msg395322
LED Distributor: www.SuperBrightLEDs.com

Gauge LEDs:
2x  Blue WLED-B5 WLED-x5 LED Wide Angle LED bulb $ 2.99 (each)
Indicator Lights:
1x  Red WLED-R6 WLED-x6 LED bulb $ 2.79 (each)
1x  Amber WLED-A6 WLED-x6 LED bulb $ 2.79 (each)
1x  Green WLED-G6 WLED-x6 LED bulb $ 2.79 (each)
1x  Blue WLED-B-x 90-Degree WLED-x-x LED bulb $ 0.79 (each)

$18.39 + $5 shipping = $23.39 total.  Not too shabby.

I'm thinking I go with LEDs all-around soon.  Once I figure out the right LEDs and how the resistors work, I think I'll go for it.  I am very impressed with the LEDs.

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Tires
Yeah, I'm just debating on the brand right now.  The PO put an OEM front on, so that one should be alright.  But reading the reviews, the stock size Avon RoadRiders seem like the way to go in terms of stickyness/durability.  I'm debating wether to replace both or to just replace the rear with a different brand, which I know is generally a big no-no.

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Err, sorry for the BBCode madness...

In general I avoid amything with solvent in it, just my personal preference. I've only needed a couple chain adjustment in 20,000 miles and I use a cheapy KMC clip type chain. I use a mix of a quart of synthetic gear oil and bardahls no smoke. My belief is that the solvent in wd-40 wicks past your o-rings and dissolves just a minute amount of grease, waxes have a problem of not reflowing where they've been wiped off. So I avoid them. Just a generous brushing of the gear oil mix on the chain, and wipe off excess. The dirt suspended in the rest of the oil gets flung off eventually cause of centrifugal force and the oil kinda is held on by surface tension and the sticky bardhals. No chain problems in 20,000 miles so I'm ok with it. Also heard good stuff about chainsaw bar and chain oil too. Personally I just stay away from solvents just to be cautious so that does rule out all sprays for me.

But gear oil stinks like Hydes!

prs

Somewhere around this board or the WIKI there is a really thorough study of the effect of various products upon the "O" rings and such.  WD40, as I recall, was highly rated as safe and effective for cleaning.  For Lube, I use chain wax in aerosol becasue I have it, but a good sticky motor oil, line chain saw chain lube, would be fine.  Any lube you use on your chain on a regular basis is "the best".

prs

Used motor oil - maybe someday I'll even clean the chain with a toothbrush, or something .

hmm. i bought some chainsaw oil , and applied mit after cleaning the chain with wd40, afterwards read the fine print thou how I shouldn't use the chainsaw oil on motorcycle chains so I re-sprayed ut with wd40. Il probably apply some motor oil just to be sure.