Thanks Paul and, err, bdg
I know what you mean about the vfr being clinical. Trouble is it does its job very well (if a bit boring) and after riding on the back of it the wife is choosy about what seat she sits on.
Not heard of a sargant seat. Any links to info about prices, who sells them etc ?
Handy to know the panniers are well tucked in. I use soft throwover jobs at present, but the pressure is on to have hard luggage as they are easier to deal with.
Pete, that st4s web site is superb. Wife called me to bed at 12:45 am this morning as I forgot to go to bed (too much to read on that site).
Thanks guys, decision made for me.
Just need to get a trst ride and see what the wife says now.
Cheers,
John.