Sure...for example 'User CP' displayed more information on a single screen than 'My Profile.' I have found most of the information, but you have to go to different tabs to see it. Once on different tabs like Rep (received) rather than just seeing the links it shows the entire post. Again, you can get it all by scrolling, just less info is displayed on a single screen. I like the look, but it takes a few more clicks to see what I'm used to seeing.
I had a set of nearly new Shinko Podium 006s that came on a SV1000S that I bought used. The grip was OK, front grip was a little better than the rear. They didn't inspire confidence at high lean angles. If your not leaning to the edge of the tires, there might be enough grip for you 'most' of the time. Most of the time until you need to do an emergency braking maneuver, or a lean hard in tight turn. You get what you pay for and tires aren't right place to 'cheap out.'
That area is good, there are also a few hidden gems in Holmes county (heart of Amish country), and also around Coshocton. If I have enough time, my preference is always SEO or nearby WV. More curves, less traffic, and fewer LEOs
UP is even further, but maybe you can convince him For me, the good SEO roads are so far away. If I want to get the good stuff the pace has to be pretty quick with minimal stopping or the day just gets too long. I always seem to have a bunch of responsibilities waiting for me when I get home.
The issue with a slower pace SEO ride is the length of time it would take. From Cleveland it's a 400-500 mile day. At a 'hot' pace with just a few short stops it's a 9 or 10 hour ride. At a slower pace with more frequent stops for discussion you're looking at 12+ hours. Not saying it couldn't happen, but you would probably need to be on the road by 7am and get back after dark.