Just got my bike together and running this weekend. Snapped a few pictures this evening since it's raining outside tonight. I removed another link from the chain after these were taken, but besides that this is how my daily rider bike looks.
I think that was the analog speedo cable
Correct, an Amazon cheapie that broke on day one but still looks neat-o.
Welp, just had my first ride to work.. knocked 20 minutes off of my 9 mile trip, only running the motor about a quarter of the time! Ran perfect, no issues, no funny noises (well, as far as two-strokes go).
I think I found myself a new best friend.