Update...try as I might I was just not digging the Firestorm although it was a lovely bike. Considered my options with improving the bike and working on my form but instead decided to float it on eBay, it sold in 2 days, I made a few hundred and bought myself an '07 Aprillia Pegaso Strada Basically a tame super moto single cylinder with an upright seating position. The bike is slow and supremely comfortable. I now have time and enough of my concentration left to focus on road position, throttle control, turn in points, what's going on around me and I am enjoying myself 100% more. About 300 miles under my belt now and each ride I learn a bit more about the bike and a bit more about myself. Thanks again for all the advice and I am sure I will be back for more as I get to know my new steed a bit better