I was only 17, way to young and stupid to be afraid LOL. But I've learned the hard way tho. After 20 years of riding (mostly all year round) I'm still doing it.
Sweating is uncomfortable, but no where near as uncomfortable as skin grafts. ALWAYS WEAR YOR GEAR!!! Ignore previous post, I can't figure out how to delete a post LOL
Good work, I thought this is a awsome mod too, until I put a +2 on the rear. Give it a try, now that you have a S/H. Now the bike moves. They should have done this at the factory, but then I guess we wouldn't have as much fun modding, right.