It actually looks pretty good!  I like your thinking especially since it seems you have some knowledge and skills!  

There is a hondashadow.net forum but it’s not nearly as good as here on SS.  There are a few people on the shadow forum that are genuinely helpful and knowledgeable, but then there are a lot of snarky jerks that just like to insult people.

There is a lot of good info there, but finding it can be a challenge.

Looks and sounds like you’ve been busy on the Shadow.  Have you got it in running condition yet?  You’ve done a lot of work already!  

Before I got my Shadow, I used to chase my buddy’s 1100 Sabre with my Savage.  He’s was a good sport when I’d jump him off the line and thru the turns.  Your wife should enjoy keeping up with you and passing you in the twisties.  lol.

One thing for sure is that this forum is better organized, and common issues have been summarized in the tech section.  The other big difference is that there are 47 flavors of Shadows and only 1 LS650!  A lot better focus with just 1 bike making things easier and clearer.