Congrats Matt ,
You have picked one of the best all-a-rounds bikes ever built !
I'm on my second one now .
I agree with an earlier post : ( justin_o_guy2 )
I disagree. I want every thousandth of lift and duration I can get
And, the closer the lifters/rockers stay to the cam when the valve is closed, the less slamming and banging going on when it starts to open the valve.
The steel parts don't swell as much as the Aluminum parts --- so the clearance will increase with the motor temperature . I aim at .002" when I set them. .002 will pass but .003 won't .
and you can bend your feeler gauge any way you want -- its your after all !
FYI
a modified Harley Soft Tail Seat is an easy fit and Very comfortable .
and
If you ever take the clutch/cam chain cover off ... The Grey Form-a-Gasket works great , just don't use too much of it and "Let it dry a little " after contact and before tightening .
Hope to meet ya at one of our meets ,
.