CC..good call. You got most of the changes correct.
Yes, I realy like the lights on the highway bar. They make the bike MUCH more visible during the day and help at night also. My main concern is being seen during the day and they seem to do the job because they are so far from the main headlight that they don't "fade" together or wash out the turn signals.
All of my additions were bought off of Ebay or Craigslist saving me some big bucks. I looked at some lights very similar to these specifically for motorcycles called Silver Bulletts...cost around $200!!!! I found these at Wal-Mart for $15 and they have been great so far. I have them wired in so that they are on all the time no matter if the headlight is on bright or dim and also have an on/off switch if for some reason I want them off.
I didn't know if I would like a road bike much or not but I love it and have been riding the heck out of it. I am disappointed when I have to take my SUV somewhere...like grocery shopping.
I hope to tale 3 or 4 days later this summer for a road trip to wherever the bike is pointing...no scheduled agenda!