Arigato, last summer, I had a serious get off on my 500 running off a n enbankment at full 5th gear. I broke my hip, arm, and major 3rd degree burns on my leg. I was out of riding for awhile. But, it gave me time to rebuild that 500 like I wanted it. But, it is now trashed again. I was like you, I did not care about how it looked, just wanted to ride. But, now I'm forced to rebuild, so I'm doing it again.
I know how you feel.