ummmm, I'm a rookie and I know why the bar end is missing...
THEY JUST FRIGGIN FALL OFF!!!

I think Honda should have used hex head instead of philips... It's hard to torque them enough to make them stay without threadlock. bar ends cost under $20 even from the dealership.
I have the '00 yellow/black.... I always liked the '01 flipped colors better, though I wouldn't admit it in real life.
only 4k miles is a shame. I'm in NC, and will ask my homies if they're looking.
Good luck.
Edit: Also did the same thing to one of my rear signals by kicking it when i was too clumbsy to climb off.... Popped right back for me too.