Now that I was able to get some real miles on the bike, I've uncovered another 'problem' that I have no base of knowledge on.

When front wheel braking, I can feel a pulse in the lever when coming to a stop. The caliper is visibly moving in and out from the fork slider.

First question is, is this a sign that the anti-dive is 'working' or not?

Either way, can this be disabled? If not, is there a fork from another model, say a VFR be slid right in?

 

i would start by making sure that your rotors are not warped.

 

Check rotors and pads first.
There should be no pulsation. The anti dive works under hard braking by engaging a piston in the bottom of the left fork, firming up the bound on that shock. It has no change to rebound in any way. It should smoothly actuate without you feeling a thing other than the front not diving.

 

The first thing I did was check the rotor. Only very slight warpage. But changed it out with another rotor that I knew had none. Still the same. I think I'm going to take the fork apart and do some investigating.

 

Did you download the FSM from the sticky here yet?
It has the specs and equipment for the rebuild.
I suggest Belray 15w shock oil. The 10w they recommend is a little soft for a sport bike.