I've come to the same conclusion myself (after some advice from a few others).
It looks like the UK option is the way forward. Not only will they be around the same price, but if anything goes wrong with them...getting spares etc will be a whole load easier.
I've just had a look at their site, and it looks like that quote is for the 'standard type'. They have knocked 10% off their list price you mention. I assume they would charge about £175 for their Ducati 'heat shield' type...so with 10% off that...say £160.
What would people prefer £145 ish for standard or £160 ish with heat shield?
What do the interested parties think about it in general? Too much or OK? As Felix says...its a shame we weren't doing this a few months ago when they were 15% cheaper still
[Edited on 5-2-2004 by Harv748]