A late happy birthday to you, and I rode to IP today and got you a can of something even though I wasn't invited to the party. Bike back together yet (need help?)
1. Correct riding position. 2. I use a throttle lock (cruise). You can still turn the throttle to idle even when locked. You can ride with both hands, one hand, or no hands. 90% of NORMAL! riding can actually be done with no hands if you wanted to. If you purchase a bike with a heater (like I did) it's a must. You have to stand up to cool down.
If you can't find them on here and your local shops can't or won't get them. (or too expensive) Then sales@atvtireking.com delivered some in 3 days. They say they will beat any other pricing. I got BT-016 Motorcycle tires. (1) 120/70ZR-17 and (1) 190/55ZR-17
I did call a bunch more, Pony (drove here), HNW, etc. I only went to dealers with in stock bikes that wanted to deal. I wanted to do a same day walk in ride away. When working with dealers I did find the easiest way was to work with one number. I gave them my tax rate and told them to only give me one number THE FINAL OTD PRICE. As far as service if its not a warranty repair I do it myself. I have purchased several totaled bikes and rebuilt them myself. Not a bad way to go but you need to know what your doing (mechanical background). Buy direct from the insurance company. A 08/ 09 1k should run around $1,000. If your not careful buying parts you'll end up with more in it than its worth. Usually replaced parts are plastics, forks, rims, bars, cables, radiator. You want min a good frame and engine. And keep in mind when you go to resell, who wants a rebuilt but they make great track bikes.