thanks you guys, I might have to take you up on your kind offer if nothing happens soon canberra3. All 3 dealers I emailed replied back to me very quickly and had seats in stock for $165 but strangely None have them have replied back (yet) once i mentioned I was in NZ and wanted it freighted. I guess I had better give them a little more time to reply as they might be sussing shipping costs or something eh.
Another bizarre part of this seat story is that when i bought the bike the guy i bought it off delivered the bike to me but 'forgot' to bring the pillion seat. Said he would send it but never did so talked to him on the phone, he then said it was at an upholstery shop and the guy was away but he would send it soon...so i left it a week and called back but he didn't answer the phone or call back or reply to my emails. I still don't know 100% if he is deliberately avoiding me, it looks that way which is odd as he seemed straight up (maybe he's dead or abducted by aliens?) but i decided to not waste my time chasing the thing or him anymore and anyway they aren't that great to sit on so hence the plan to get a dual seat