No apology needed, just address the OP's concerns along with the off topic chatter.
PS, Pete, I rode that HD 52 miles today to break in the brake pads. 50 degrees is a we bit chilly for a longer ride. The temptation to turn loose that 79 ft. lbs. of torque is nearly overwhelming.
Barry, a gearhead is a gearhead is a gearhead, an incurable disease that farm boys catch when very young.