Well, I've gone for it. Had a look around the web;- there're quite a few cheapo options but very few seem to be a tailored fit so I bit the bullet and paid the £65 (front seat only 1250GS). As a bought it from NN's at least the postage was free. It arrived double quick even in today's climate, and the fit was spot on. Being new it seems quite strange to sit on, but I suppose I'll get use to that. However, no road test yet, but seeing that I always wear leathers (for some reason I don't seem to get on with textiles) I'm hoping that all the positives mentioned above work for me too. The only downside I've noticed, sat on the bike in the garage, is that it slightly increases seat height, and being a bit of a short-arse, that doesn't really help me. Maybe it will wear in with a bit of use, but well pleased so far.