brian- i took it out yesterday and today before i gave her a bath and she runs just like before...but with more torque out of the hole. i noticed the front end really wants to come up in 1st and 2nd gear when you crack it. plus the gold chain and black sprocket looks pretty on the bike. chain is still tight, but i just took it around the block a few times. i will keep an eye on it. still amazed at the jb weld job, and would like to fix it. keeping an eye out for a pan so i dont have to have it welded on..im kinda anal about things being right. once again thank you bro for everything!