Step 14 - Ride that dude
Okay, now you are ready to ride. I would suggest riding near the truck, and keeping lots of tools with you. It will have issues, no matter how hard you try to prevent them. One thing I would always carry with me are the tools to take the gas tank off. You will not be able to get to the plug without taking off the tank. Unless you like to push, I would put a ratchet, sockets, and a pipe puller (for the tank strap), by your extra plugs in your tool pouch.
Now, go out and ride that dude. Have your buddy film you so we can watch.