New handlebars and first ride

The time has come... For new handlebars! 

I ordered a set of Rocky Mountain ATV's "Tusk" brand T-10 aluminum 7/8" handlebars, in the "CR High-bend" variety, and shockingly they arrived within 2 days. Grips were purchased as well, just some basic Tusk waffle style grips.

Old handlebars (what's left of them) vs new handlebars:

New handlebars installed with the hand controls:

After these were installed, I decided to see if the engine would still kick over on whatever swill was left in the gas tank, and of course it did, because Honda. Naturally I took it for a test ride, and WOW is it responsive; this thing is rowdy! Don't worry, I geared up. Every time.

Next up is a handful of maintenance items, wiring the stock electrical to the new wiring harness through a 12V regulator/rectifier (likely the Trail Tech unit), purchasing a speedometer (also Trail Tech), and locating a set of Honda Ruckus headlights.