Just wanted to thank everyone who helped with my suspension questions.  I replaced the front fork springs with the Progressive springs and the rear shock with a Katana.  

The improvement is night and day.  Much more responsive, more fun to ride.  I also like the slightly higher seat height.  Great $80 investment.

Thanks again, Thad

Throw on some radials and you'll feel invinsible...

Suggestions on new tires?

I ran the both avons and pirelli-  I thought the Avons 46ST were great.  They are Z rated touring radials that last well, grip great and at 140/80 17 they will fit the rear rim easy.  Loved them.  

THe pirelli's are fantastic too- but you won't find a radial to fit the rear.  I have them on my SV (and had them in the front on the GS) but they wear faster- they held to the road great and were perfect in rain.  

You should be able to find a set for $200.  The suspension settles the bike down- but the tires will glue you to the road.  Makes for a very fast and stable ride on the twisties.

Great!  Glad you like it

Now you see why we stress the suspension mods so much.  It absolutely transforms the bike

Thanks for the advice on the tires.  Do you know where to get Avons online?