well i just spent about 3 hours working on it. most of the time was spent getting the front fairing off, and then putting the new one in. also put on the solo cowl and the tank pad. still to come, frame sliders (because ACE hardware didnt have blue loctite in stock) and of course the M4. but so far she's looking better
pics:

replaced the upper

seat cowl - it doesnt quite sit flush on the tail, but i've heard of a way to fix this

old exhaust, soon to be gone...

tank pad