The only mods other than cosmetic are to the pipes. I removed the stock (de-baffled) pipes and put on the 19" Emgos which have some baffling in them. I'll look at the links, and I do appreciate the advice. I am just a little sheepish about tearing it apart to remove the carb. And then since it is out, I should do the AI removal....buy a woman a new dress and she'll want shoes to match.
It comes down to lacking the confidence to tear it out, open it up and do something I've never tried to something I love so much. I suppose if I mess it up, I can take it to a mechanic then.