OK, I'm moving into washington, and can't take this with me, so this project is finished. I am selling it on craigslist and letgo for $1500 OBO.
EDIT: This bike is still for sale, however, if it is not sold by the time I have it ready for the Washington State Patrol to inspect it, it will be going with me. After all, the thing is really fun, and it gets me around pretty quick with 80mpg. (may be higher after the head milling though, due to higher speeds and power compared to fuel consumption)
I may decide to make a barrel adapter with an 8.7v regulator for my cree XML U-2 bike light. i just need a charging system really....any ideas?
oh, and otero, there are plenty of those here in boise, though they are very short for something going 30+mph. after all, Boise sits right in the middle of a massive dried riverbed.