I think we're thinkin the same thing... 144 is more oil, but a lower number... one of those bass-ackwards things. I painted my lower yoke black after smoothing it somewhat, looks great. I have fork protectors from a TBS rather than gaitors, but overall the blackened front end looks GREAT. Can't wait to get the headlight and console on to see it complete. I need a nice-ish day to WASH the bike first tho! It's pretty gross...