Sweet bike, you are living the dream now! I'm deeply Norwegian myself..
don't know if you've heard of this Ethanol and I'm not sure if it's the cause but keep an eye on the gas tank, front right inside the tunnel around steering neck. they tend to swell or deform and rub against exposed tube section of frame, it rubs and can wear a hole right thru the plastic tank.
yes it probably has the quicker steering geometry, i didn't really like it when I rode my friends but could easily get to like it if I had a GREENIE! LOVE THAT COLOR.
your a lucky guy!