Hey All, and thank you sooo much for all the warm wishes. I sorted the seat release by removing the fairing and bending the hoops back a few mm. and cant wait to get the new tyre fitted so I can go blast it round a bit. It really was nice to ride back and not half as heavy or cumbersome as my Ex's ninja 600, which is the only bike I have dropped yet, while holding it in the garage. Just sooooo top heavy, the VTR is just a dream in comparison and V-Twin of course. I will take some pictures as soon as the weather gets better...
Thanks again for the welcome
Andi