It's a sort of mechanical exploration. You can see the potential but it isn't quite right. People enjoy doing this to all sorts of bikes. You see plenty of Enfields that do exactly what a CB500 would do but cost three times more and are half as reliable. It's as much about getting there and the satisfaction of knowing it is as good as it can be.
As a former afflictee of the condition I can still see the attraction, but yes, the result is still never cost effective or entirely satisfactory. I am now on the path of getting up earlier and riding later rather than trying for an extra 5 HP, jerry cans or more stops rather than modified fuel tanks etc. etc.
Andy
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