Just wrote out a long post and somehow I lost it trying to add attachments. I'll give the short version:
-Sorry it's been forever! Life (wife, baby, work, move, property work, etc.)
-Been quietly working on the bike I bought 5-6 years ago and rode twice.
-Since the last time: cbr900 swingarm, honda/suzuki hybrid dogbone-linkage, suzuki shock, 180/60 rear, 520 chain and gearing, gp linkage, version 1 exhaust (pretty but not well thought out), version 2 exhaust (super simple and almost done) bodywork and subframe pretty much sorted, brackets, blah blah blah. Just trying to tie loose ends and finish the final welds and ride.
I did actually have a few shake down runs with half an exhuast. There were a few minor things I needed to address but those I believe are taken care of.
I was surprised of how well the suspension and handling came out. It is nothing like the sport tourer I bought 6 years ago. I might dare to say it's funner to ride than my rc51 that I sold. Changes direction quicker, stable, and maybe just as fast?! It's a blast to ride. Just gotta get it quieter!