daz, lots of good advice from your posts. no one hates you. i could rebuild your house and your truck. i don't know squat about the bike i have rode for 8500 miles. a friend of mine showed me the manual and how to do a few things to the bike and is going to help me with a few of your post. two heads are better than one. you may have missed something or are over looking something. take his offer. it could make your life easier. friend