For those of you who were watching the build:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=26XPlmoGgMw

Pretty neat, but sitting like that would kill my back.

Well Dave, a lot of people who saw the build as it progressed thought so too. The great thing about building it myself was that I could tailor it to my own build. I wanted something chopper-like, yet still aggressive, hence the cafe bars.
I'm on disability for my back, so trust me, riding comfort was also a factor. But since this is a rigid frame, I didn't want my spine straight up and down when I hit bigs bumps. Leaning the way I am dissipates some of the jolt. Of course you know that's why they tell you to place your head between your legs is your helo is going down. Well that and to kiss your own @$$ goodbye.
It's actually quite comfortable. Still getting used to the suicide shift though...