Welp, I got it!!!
Runs well, shifts amazingly and first gear is INSANELY low and almost scary. The only problem is that it just won't idle. The gas in the tank is about two years old and so is the oil in the reservoir. I figure I'll drain them, get fresh high-test, run some AmsOil HP 2-stroke injection oil in her, and clean out the carburator.
I also noticed that the throttle is dead for the first 1/8th of a turn... I think there's just slack in the cable but I'll have to take a closer look later. The only other little issue is that the front rim has a dent in it.. not sharp.. but long. Almost like it hit a log or something. I can hopefully fix it with a rubber mallet and a block of wood. The tire holds air and doesn't vibrate or anything, so it's not affecting anything right now.
Tires are like new, paint is in amazing condition, plastics are perfect, motor is spotless other than the 2 years of "garage dust" on it. The chain looks like it could be tightened up a bit, or possibly needs a couple links removed.
There's no rust ANYWHERE... for a 1993 the bolts look like they're brand new, the front disc looks amazing, chrome is amazing, really, really solid.
It's heavy, cheezy looking, and like it came off the showroom floor 14 years ago.
Can't wait to get her perfect!
OH, and as far as the paint, I'm going to pass on it. I'll see if I can't remove the decals and simply re-cover the seat and get black or red boots for the forks... then get a set of RT180 black and red decals from E-bay.
Thanks for all your help guys.
Hopefully have it good by tomorrow night.
I'll keep you posted!
Dan