Welcome Dr. !! Hope you can find those good roads... Maybe we will show you them! Oh, and I feel your pain not having the funds for trackdays! My credit card company loves me!!
I can give ya a hand. My buddy is very good at plastic welding also... not sure if your fairings cracked anywhere or not... but if so he can fix it! Give me a call or PM if you need help. I may be able to find the parts cheaper for you too. DONT go and buy anything for the dealer until you check ebay!!!
You are not supposed to use a full syn for the first 3-5k for that very reason. The Racing 4T is a special formula anyway to help avoid the clutch slipping. I guess they dont have too many problems with it
I thought the whole point was to meet up and shoot the shit for a little, then go ride? ... Patio seating is good, but can be hot. Sweating your ass off riding, then sittting inside in the AC is always nice.