Well, after all of this I have back pedalled a bit and ordered a PLUS 4 FROM BHM earlier today. I think the package will suit me and Mrs KenA better for some touring plus a bit of boy racer stuff for me when Mrs KenA is off on girly days out.
Many thanks to all contributors that helped with this decision.
The Plus 8 need(or not) for that Evans stuff is now history!!

Ken A.
Plus 4 2009 Centenary Metallic Red
Plus 8 1994 Dark Green (prev)
Honda CB100 The Big One