For the record, i finally got a chance to take a couple long rides on a 80 degree weekend. Twisties, freeways, all of it. The bike seems to have loosened up and i'm much more impressed that i was. It's so much stronger it's become a lot more fun. I believe fully broken in and the break in oil gone and some synthetic in it it will get even better. It finally does what i wanted all along....gives me that almost scared feeling when i open it up like the R3. I love that ! Passing even when at 80 or 90 is effortless and quick. Yesterday i accidentally burned out taking off briskly from a traffic light ! At this point i would tell anyone with a Tbird that the BB is a absolute must have unless they are 100% happy as is. Now i just want to ride all the time !