Great to hear your born again...your in good company..Put the floorboards to it & the heal & toe shifter..you put that on it& you'll really love it..you do that & you'll never go back the other way..I weigh 158lbs & my Speedmaster with America bars is just right for me..I thought the otherday-if there was ever a bike God made for me -this one is it.Your going to love it-Put a 19 tooth primary gear on it & have at it!! ...nice riding to you!