restoring a bike sounds expensive, until you try to do something automotive. That'll give you some perspective. I can do a complete showroom new resto on that bike cheaper than I can put a new skidplate and transmission mount under my Jeep. (Probably why the original skid plate (aka "Shovel") is still under there). I think that the saddle is more or less appropriate, although this kind of bike isn't my area of expertise...the strap holds the nose of the seat down, right?