Yeah, that rod had me puzzled when I took those photos. Grease nipple was my first impression too, but the only thing I could think of that it would grease is the swingarm, and it didn't go there. I'm glad crazypj cleared it up for us. I haven't yet popped off the side covers to look.
As far as I've discovered sofar, the only missing part on the bike is the prop that holds up the seat. Anybody have a spare lying around?