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I can't really explain why you only see moisture in one pipe, but it is not because the bike is on the stand unless there is something on that side keeping the metal a bit warmer. If you have an IR thermometer you could always measure the temperature of the pipes before you start the bike to see if they are the same temperature. There IS moisture in the other one, but it is not condensing out for some reason. I'm sure it will as the temps get cooler. It is possible that one of the cylinders on the right side is running considerably more rich, causing the difference. If you haven't cleaned the inside of those chrome tips, do so until the chrome is bright again, then wait and watch over the next couple of tanks of gas. The developing color of the exhaust deposits should be the same and light brown. If they are sooty black, definitely running rich, if light gray, too lean. You can't tune the engine based on that info, just a general guideline on condition. As long as the bike is running good and getting typical gas mileage, I wouldn't worry about it at all.
Yes, I do all my own work. I just look at sources and think until I find something that gives me an idea, then I start figuring out how to do it. My biggest problem is that I am a cheap bastard, so my first shot at some things are not always as polished as they could be! I'm always looking for low prices and good deals. Most of my lights came from either JC Whitney or Superbrightleds.com.