[phil_h]

Your seat does look lower at the front Griff.
The padding normally comes much higher up the tank, more like the ie.
Also, have you checked the sag on your rear shock ?
It could be wound down to the minimum, or the spring could be softer (or knackered)
What about the forks too ?
They could be another sign that the previous owner was 'vertically challenged' if the tops were/are adjusted to stick a long way through the top yoke.