Well, it's been a half-year since my original post. Just a quick update; I properly set sag and fine-tuned preload, compression, and rebound during warm spells in March. Been flogging the bejeebers out of her since, and must say I'm very pleased with the results; even with the stock hardware and tires I get grins. Thanks for all the suggestions!
I will continue to make improvements as things wear on... better tires, Arrow silencer, maybe upgrade suspension... but I felt the ghetto needed to know another lad has been seduced by the Siren of GRiSO.
Cheers! Don