Hi Doug, welcome back, for all the things the t-bird does well it can't replace the R3. funny how pushing both bikes around the t-bird always felt heavier despite being 50 lbs lighter. You stayed away longer than I expected. d
Always been a big fan of that colour on a bike. The F model VTX came in a similar yellow and I always liked that. I'm voting towing hitch for the the rear plates.
They say that if you work something long enough, a certain glow develops.
But before we go too far of topic...check out the HOBBIT. Its the Eye of SAURON.