L&S onward and upward good progress.
one way to reduce fasteners vibrating loose is to us Locktite or automotive type sylicon. The methods I use with silicon are put some on the threads or smear some around the head of the fastener after it has been tightened. I have yet to have one loosen off when using these methods/materials.
Where is Bartow CA? google maps can't find a town or city by that name in CA. LAs Vegas NV is 2173km [1360 miles] away from here. I'm playing with the Idea of renting a full sized van and hauling my GS500 down for the challenge. How long is the ride Bartow to Las vegas?