Progress?

Some.

The seat arrived and the break-in period is supposed to be a couple of tanks' worth of riding, but honestly, it's good to go now. There's a little more sliding on it than on the Sargent, and the stock cover doesn't look as pretty :) but I think I'll be happier with this seat for long rides. Haven't had a super long ride yet, but will be working on it.

Got a bite on the Ninja and rode it to work last Friday for someone to come by and see it. On the way in, I really noticed how sticky the throttle is on that bike, and knew it would be an issue for a buyer. Aside from not having my price in her budget, the buyer was also hesitant about the throttle issue (surprise!), since she would be getting the bike as something to learn on. I totally agreed, and said I planned to get that fixed before I sold it. After work, I rode to TJ's shop, where he's been checking it out. There's something in the handle/grip that's causing the bind, he thinks, since the cables and springs look good. I didn't get to call today to see what the status was, but will tomorrow. In the meantime, I've got one person who was interested right before I pulled it off Craigslist for the fix, and another guy who'd said he'd have the money in a month if I still had the bike. I might just be checking back with him about his offer...

Saturday, I take my younger nephew to the International Motorcycle Show in town. Depending on how cold it is in the morning, we may ride there on the VFR. He's wanted a ride on a bike since I bought the first one, so this will be a treat, if it's not too cold. If it is too chilly, we might just opt for a short afternoon ride, instead. Don't tell him, though. It's a secret.