Did the deed after I got home from work today. Was no biggie at all. Alloy bars, the pipe cutter, couple of licks with a file, and then some cloth-backed sandpaper, very easy. Took off 1.25" on each side. I really felt like I needed something more than an inch as I had been moving my hand position for a couple of days, just to try and get a "feel" for where it seemed right.

Took it for a 4mi test run and I really like the results. I played with the mirrycle mirror and even got it worked out so I don't need to buy another mirror.

Thanks for the encouragement and advise.