My problem is patience.  I had a torque wrench but not an adaptor to fit to my hex bits.  I should have just waited...not the first time thats happened.  So true about where good judgement comes from.  Oh well, more learning and new tools to come.

A useful trick for bolts that are impossible to get to with the torque wrench is to torque another easy to get to bolt to the spec you need, then do the same bolt with a regular wrench (or allen key) and get the same feel for how tight is needs to be at that certain torque spec.  the two allen bolts on the cam cover are nearly impossible to get to with a torque wrench.

Threads successfully repaired with a Helicoil.  Waiting for the right adaptor for my torque wrench so I can properly tighten those valve cover bolts this time.  Plenty of M7.0x1 helicoils left in the pack that I got. If anyone else needs one let me know and we can work something out for cheap!

Next step is to put the engine back in the bike and put on the new chain and front sprocket.  Then it's on to paint!

See my new build thread.  Pics!
http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=59113.0