New seat vs sheepskin cover

jkobler · 08-31-2008

I have a 1600 classic and the seat has been killing me. I rode to northern wisconsin from the chicago area (300 miles one way) and my azz almost fell off. I have been looking pretty hard at the mustang seats but I have also heard that a sheepskin cover will also due the trick. Anyone out there have any info on either? Thanks!

artz · 08-31-2008

Sheep skin should do the trick. Try this inexpensive fix instead of the expensive store bought motorcycle brand.
Go to wal-mart and buy 3 of those sheep skin wash mitts $5.00) in the automotive section. Split them open...down the seams. set them on your bike seat to measure. Sew them with the correct thread, and viola ! Theres your cover.

Rattbadger · 08-31-2008

A couple of years ago I did the WalMart washmit cover and was pleased with the comfort. Later I found a nice thick curly whole sheepskin on ebay that I cut in half that easily covered 2 seats so my wife could have one too. That only set my back a total of $30 for both.
I have to say though that as much as they helped extend my riding time and kept me from burning my biscuits on hot days I would still get a little fanny fatigue after a couple of hundred miles. Taking a break and walking around helps.

Cheers!

BlueCruiser · 08-31-2008

I use the sheepskin cover on top of the gel seat. It not only adds comfort, it keeps the gel seat cool in the sun.

Cruising · 08-31-2008

Flash Intro Page

Before you buy any sheepskin or a mustang seat - You need to look at this site and talk to him about customizing your stock seat with memory foam and gel!!!! He did my 1600 Classic for $50 or $60 dollars and it's one of the best investments I've made for my ride..... I can now ride for hours and hours with NO discomfort at all..... Make the call - you'll be glad you did!

Jim

Sick Tom · 08-31-2008

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Originally Posted by Cruising

Flash Intro Page

Before you buy any sheepskin or a mustang seat - You need to look at this site and talk to him about customizing your stock seat with memory foam and gel!!!! He did my 1600 Classic for $50 or $60 dollars and it's one of the best investments I've made for my ride..... I can now ride for hours and hours with NO discomfort at all..... Make the call - you'll be glad you did!

Jim

I am going to give him a try when riding season is over for me. thanks for the link.

Cruising · 08-31-2008

I hate the sound of that.....Riding season being over! I don't know how you guys can put your ride away for months at a time without taking it for a spin.... That's the advantage of living here in Florida - year round riding!!!!!!

900classic · 08-31-2008

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Originally Posted by Cruising

I hate the sound of that.....Riding season being over! I don't know how you guys can put your ride away for months at a time without taking it for a spin.... That's the advantage of living here in Florida - year round riding!!!!!!

It is hard. I hate it.

Sick Tom · 08-31-2008

I ride till about late November or early December, 25 degs is about my limit on cold, No snow what so ever.

Cranky CJ · 08-31-2008

I was once thinking of plunking down the $$ for a mustang seat and I asked the same question. the sheepskin option came up and I took an old sheepskin seat cover and cut it to size. Worked like a charm. Try sheepskin first before throwing down the $$ on a mustang. maybe it will be for you, if not your not out too much $$.

Fr8Dog · 08-31-2008

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Originally Posted by jkobler

I have a 1600 classic and the seat has been killing me. I rode to northern wisconsin from the chicago area (300 miles one way) and my azz almost fell off. I have been looking pretty hard at the mustang seats but I have also heard that a sheepskin cover will also due the trick. Anyone out there have any info on either? Thanks!

I bought a sheepskin cover for my stock seat and all it ever did was keep me from getting swamp butt! After 80-100 miles I was hurting. Now I have a Mustang seat (thanks V2nkBob!) and now I can ride all day long! It was heaven on my Sturgis trip. I still keep the sheep skin cover on it so not only do I not get swamp butt but I ride in total comfort! I couldn't believe a seat could make that much difference bit it did for me.

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jkobler Newbie Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Rockford, IL Posts: 21	New seat vs sheepskin cover I have a 1600 classic and the seat has been killing me. I rode to northern wisconsin from the chicago area (300 miles one way) and my azz almost fell off. I have been looking pretty hard at the mustang seats but I have also heard that a sheepskin cover will also due the trick. Anyone out there have any info on either? Thanks!

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artz my knew pitcher ! BTK Expert Join Date: May 2008 Location: west Georgia Posts: 491	Sheep skin should do the trick. Try this inexpensive fix instead of the expensive store bought motorcycle brand. Go to wal-mart and buy 3 of those sheep skin wash mitts $5.00) in the automotive section. Split them open...down the seams. set them on your bike seat to measure. Sew them with the correct thread, and viola ! Theres your cover. __________________ Stay clear of the wolfpacks, read the road, and drive like everyone is out to get you.

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BlueCruiser Michigan Back Road Rider BTK Intermediate Join Date: May 2007 Location: Oxford, Michigan Posts: 138	I use the sheepskin cover on top of the gel seat. It not only adds comfort, it keeps the gel seat cool in the sun. __________________ 2007 Plasma Blue 900 Custom

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Sick Tom Clutch Cadet BTK Expert Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Bellevue Nebr Posts: 377	I ride till about late November or early December, 25 degs is about my limit on cold, No snow what so ever. __________________ 2008 Vulcan 900 LT Red/Black Cobra Highway bars, Cobra Light Bar, Scootsworks Front Pulley.

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Cranky CJ 98' 1500 Classic BTK Expert Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Loveland, CO Posts: 526	I was once thinking of plunking down the $$ for a mustang seat and I asked the same question. the sheepskin option came up and I took an old sheepskin seat cover and cut it to size. Worked like a charm. Try sheepskin first before throwing down the $$ on a mustang. maybe it will be for you, if not your not out too much $$. __________________ My Toys: 98 1500 classic 04 HD XL1200C 1986 CJ7

08-31-2008	#3 (permalink)
Rattbadger Newbie Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Atlantic Beach, Fl Posts: 16	A couple of years ago I did the WalMart washmit cover and was pleased with the comfort. Later I found a nice thick curly whole sheepskin on ebay that I cut in half that easily covered 2 seats so my wife could have one too. That only set my back a total of $30 for both. I have to say though that as much as they helped extend my riding time and kept me from burning my biscuits on hot days I would still get a little fanny fatigue after a couple of hundred miles. Taking a break and walking around helps. Cheers!

08-31-2008	#5 (permalink)
Cruising Vulcan 1600 Classic BTK Intermediate Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Stuart, FL Posts: 211	Flash Intro Page Before you buy any sheepskin or a mustang seat - You need to look at this site and talk to him about customizing your stock seat with memory foam and gel!!!! He did my 1600 Classic for $50 or $60 dollars and it's one of the best investments I've made for my ride..... I can now ride for hours and hours with NO discomfort at all..... Make the call - you'll be glad you did! Jim

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Cruising Vulcan 1600 Classic BTK Intermediate Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Stuart, FL Posts: 211	I hate the sound of that.....Riding season being over! I don't know how you guys can put your ride away for months at a time without taking it for a spin.... That's the advantage of living here in Florida - year round riding!!!!!!

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