That's funny...I crushed a knee at Chadwick also but still go back.
I just picked up this new 04' 200EXC and actually got it plated in KS. They have some funny regs in KS, but basically I was able to get it titled and tagged without inspection...otherwise they never would have issued the plate. I don't dare bring it out on the road without blinkers/DOT tires etc. But I think with the KS tag, it is enough to keep me out of trouble if I ride some of the fire roads in Mark Twain. If I understand it correctly, you just have to have a tagged bike (i.e. Dual sport). Is that right?
Question for you about the MJR....I get some hitch wobble with my rack. So I run a strap from the tow hook to the rack to stabalize it. On my Yakima bicycle rack, it has a cinch pin that actually threads in and stabilizes the rack. Does the MJR have a cinch pin? If not, do you get any wobble?