Bars were well worth the money. Had Helibars when I purchased the bike, sold those after I purchased the LSL kit. Haven't regretted it for a second.
Pic is from my first track day at Thunder Hill, about mid day. Last session I broke in my knee sliders :)
Enjoying your pics, Artist's drive in Death Valley has been on my to do list. Probably wont have time when I come down in Aug, might be pretty hot that time of year anyway.