Very nice bike, like the contrast of colors. Mine is stock Italian Red though, but the yellow and black looks kool. (I don't see any bondo).

As you seem to prefer to have work done by outside sourse, I would just keep the maintance schedules(especially with the CCTs) and do what your can to avoid stressing them(idling on side stand, sudden chopping of throttle, etc.) I have run O.E.M. tentioners up until a few days ago(got about 67K on her now). But I do not think that I have ever chopped the throtlle at upper RPMs more than a few times (not into rear slides). I do use engine braking a lot on the curvey mountain roads. Keeping her in 2nd or 3rd and just play with the throttle. Seems to me more like a front wheel drive car where it "pulls" you through the turn(torque). Been through turns faster and in more control than some of my 4inline riding buddies(used to ride a lot with a good bud on a CBR929). On a very tight course it would be really fun for me. Those were the days of wearing full leathers with toe sliders and pucks on the road. Seems like a life time ago.

I feel that the main thing is that you enjoy your ride and ride equiptment safe for the ride( bike and gear)(ATGATT). I have not put on my full leathers on for the street for years. I noticed that it used to give me this "Superman" false security, feeling indestructable I do wear zip togethers, but not the full 360 degree zips) on the street(sport-touring). I may one day if I feel the need, by my self on a good clear dry day.

Anyways, glad your got your bike together. Now just Ride Well/Safe, and ENJOY!!