i know, I probably should start adding to "What did you do to your RE today...but this is so much more entertaining.
The sparkplug was changed, but it apparently had been done before because what I took out was an NGK with very little actual use, but lots of carbon buildup. However, that does seem to have fixed the problem. We will see if it stays that way once ridden hard. My biker neighbor took it out ona pretty good ride and said it did fine, and also put on my shocks and adjusted my handlebars. While I am not entirely happy with my Hagons - I knew what size I really needed - I will ride it a bit to see if they settle, or if they go back for a different spring rate and size. We are so close it makes me want to scream.
French water proof military packs on their way for saddle bags, and looking for a rack or will have a carpenter friend build one for me out of wood.
Now its choosing the windshield and the crash bar. I consider crash bars important safety features.