Well, welcome aboard Bean, we're all jackasses from time to time ( 'cept maybe retiredgentleman, 'cause he's a gentleman) so you're in good company.
Visuals are good for the simple minded so keep us entertained with some pics if you would. I hate to see a good, clean bike go under the knife, though I'm not a total purist, and it's always possible that those no longer needed parts'll wind up in the classified section for redistribution.......hint.