Pan, very nice pics, Busa looks booty-full. Glad you mentioned the shorter stand when you lower it...I put my lowering strap on the front this week to gauge whether I wanted to get a lowering triple or risers/bushings. First time I put her on the side stand I realized before I drop her, I need to order me a new lowered/adjustable stand. Enjoy and report back on the Pilots, seen some reviews on the net, but not familiar with the riders style, and I am sure you and I could "cruise" together w/o much difference.