Its still tough for me and my wife, Real Estate Brokering is not what it used to be. But when I started earning something earlier this year I saved enough for my Gen 1. My wife is a peach and let me have my bike back after selling off everything back in 2007. I need this bike to stay sane. Even when that bike is sitting in the garage, I walk past it every morning and just grin knowing its there. A small acheivment I was able to treat myself to during such horrible economic times. I hope you get back on your feet again soon. I was bikeless for 2.5 years and it was miserable. Stay tuned in here and try to keep riding. Sending good vibes your way from L.A. dr