How is the progress going on this bike, Carl? This is my ideal bike with a few more of your additions:
1-Gear rack (or better yet, 2 side boxes with same matte finish that someone else suggested for the tank -keep 'em snug in and flush with the back seat for a big waterproof bag. Drop the exhaust below the right box, add a heat shield)
2-more enduro ready tires (and i'm with you on option 3 for tire combos: 19" Front 17" Rear),
3-hand guards,
4-stock mid-size windscreen, (or windscreen with hand protection combo)
5-is the engine the new dohc?
Have you sent a suggestion list to them yet? heard back? anxious to hear.
Cheers,
Adam