JZ,
All of us started off from the same place you are right now, so do not let it overwhelm you.
The AI has to go and that is a bare bones mod and will only cost you a few bucks.
Pipes can and will cost you big time money, my suggestion is try to hook up with as many Triumph owners you can and just listen to their bikes. Come to NH rally and experice them all. In the mean time knock out two baffles out of the stock ones and the sound will be acceptable.
If you have limited resources do the performance mod's first get the bike to where you like it then do the cosmetics after.
Good luck and welcome to the site.
PS: Do not try to outspend Uncle Charlie he can outspend GOD he buys two of everything.
