thanks everyone (and I absolutely mean EVERYone) for the feedback and info...keep it coming...the differing opinions are very useful and informative and i find the discussion intersting...i'm coming to the conclusion that, while i can't specifically say that i've noticed a mid-range power flat spot, i'll try the TBS needles and see how she runs...i believe i will also do the vaccuum port drillng to achieve that 'crisper' feel...my needles have arrived, and the weather is mild, so what the hey, eh? i'm also considering either a Freak or some further airbox mods, which may lead to another rejet...but first things first...appreciate all your responses...

Grump, if you have to shorten my name to just 2 letters, i suppose O and W are the logical choice...i mean, A and B wouldn't fit so well, and A (alpha) and Z (omega) might be a bit presumptious...i also answer to just plain and simple Wolf...some of the names my wife calls me when she's in one of her moods (which i absolutely had no part in creating! honest!) we'll probably not consider...


'02 Blk/Slvr BA, Jireh fishtails, Freak, no AI, 160/42, 18T She is the Beauty, I am the Beast.