I finally got the idle to work smoothly by fiddling with the carb screws a bit and put the skid plate and downtube cover back on. It looks like a real 90 again! And adjusted the front brake cable which is much better.  I also took an Idaho STAR motorcycle safety course and would definitely suggest something similar to anyone who hasn't taken one. Even after years of riding I still learned a lot from it and think differently on the road. Definitely a confidence builder.
Chadwick in Boise