The seat on my xjr has seen better days, so i've been looking at the custom covers on ebay,

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-XJR...item1e8ae29b4e

Would i be better off avoiding the stitched type (water ingress) and just go for a replacement vinyl welded cover?

How easy to fit are these things?,I would prob buy an air stapler if I attempt to fit it myself...

BUT

I also get a numb bum after 1-2hrs in the saddle,so i've been reading about gel inserts and seat pads and sheepskin pads,so i'm wondering if I should just get the seat recovered and having gel inserted at the same time by someone who knows what they are doing

I don't want to spend a fortune but with a cover and gel already adding up to £100 or so,I want to spend once and wisely .

I'm wondering if there are any members that have modified their seats and can offer advice?....I can weld and turn,but never attempted seat recovering,give me metal any day