Thanks! It's been a much longer and more expensive project than originally planned (surprise!), but has actually been a real joy to do. I've said it elsewhere, but it would've been much cheaper to buy one already track prepped, but it would've been a lot less fun and satisfying...
You're not far off, and a lot closer to reality than I'd like. What made it way worse is my own fear of needing spares, as the bikes are getting older and rarer, and many parts are no longer available from Honda. Those bits then become expensive as demand outstrips supply. I now have extra side covers, CDI box, ECU, reg/rec, fuel pressure regulators, coils (which I no longer need because I put in updated coil-on-plugs), frame sliders, assorted gaskets, and a bunch of other bits and pieces. Some track-biased aftermarket stuff has dried up as well, as the trend lately has been to return them to fully stock and the go-fast bits have seen demand drop.
