Sheep Skin Seat Cover is it worth it?

[GreatfulTED]

Hey all you trikers out there.

Hope everyone is getting alot of miles in.
Have been getting several miles in. Got a good ride in today. About 200 miles.
There problem is they are HOT MILES, especially on my back side.
If I have to leave it setting in the sun for a few minutes, the seat is just scorching hot when you first sit on it.
I know quit my crying and suck it up. I had rather find something to help make a cooler seat.
Have been reading up on sheep skin seat covers. Every thing I have read up to this point say they make for a cooler ride.
I am also reading that not only do they make them cooler they make them more comfortable also.
Any body out there in Tri Glide land have one and how do you like it?


Thanks for the input
GreatfulTED

 

[Fearless]

Fuzz may chime in or maybe Kevin

I have considered getting one everyone says they are great who use them. Ride safely fearless

 

[cdculbertson]

My wife and I both use a sheepskin and we like them. We rode a couple of days ago in 99 degree heat, and found that it does keep the rear end a bit cooler.

 

[Sully]

When I stop to get off the trike I place a White Hand Towel on the seat to keep it cool.ThumbUp

 

[Gorilla]

I've had a black one on my 2013 TRI for 2 years and 25k miles. I like it a lot. It does help to keep you rear cool when its hot and warm when its cold. It does shed some water but will eventually get wet. When I know I'm going to be in a prolong rain I cover it with a water proof seat cover. I also cover it at night so the dew does not soak in over night. It also keeps my rear comfortable along with the Zeppelin Seat.

 

[consitter]

Hello Ted. I don't know about the sheep skin, but I notice you're close by (I live in Ashland), and you are pretty new.

So if I haven't said so already, Welcome To Trike Talk!!

 

[DK Custom Products]

We've been using sheepskin on our Touring rides for over 10 years. Makes a big difference, not just when first sitting on them after the seat has been in the sun, but as Gorilla mentioned, it's cooler when it's hot and warmer when it's cold While riding...plus it's more comfy.

Downside is that it is not quite as clean a look, plus takes a minute to keep it out of the rain when not riding.

For us, the benefits far outweigh those couple of negatives.


Kevin

 

[Sunman]

My wife and I have had sheep skin covers for years. We have moved the same covers from bike to bike as we have changed bikes and they are about 12 years old. As others have said, they are cooler in the heat, warmer in the cold and provide a bit of padding. We think they are great.

Sunman

 

[TGCarol]

I just got mine. It works great and is very comfortable. I got the long haired version which does change my seating position a bit. I sit higher and more forward with it on my seat. It's not a problem for me but might be for someone else. Also, it may flatten out over time. I'll have to see.

 

[trikermutha]

I use to use the beaded seat cover for SB. Not sure about Sheep Skin covers for bikes..

 

[MikeyTX]

Circulator Pad by H-D

The mother ship has great ventilated seat pads designed to keep one's bottom and backside dry when riding. 51074-10 is the medium @ 14.5" across the bun bucket. 51076-10 is the large @ 16.5 across the bun bucket which is fantastic for those with a Mustang or Corbin seat. They also have matching pads for the rider backrest and the tour pack backrest. 52300105 Passenger backrest. 52300103 Rider backrest. I have the 51076-10 and 52300103. They kept me very dry and comfortable on my 4,236 mile odyssey across the desert southwest this past week that included crossing both Death Valley and the Mojave. No Butt Itch ! No Squirm ! I've had beads and sheep skin. They are so last century in comparison

 

[rhino 2]

Sheep-Skin seat cover... Is it worth it??...... Not for the Sheep it is!....:qpnmt::laugh:

 

[bikerbillone]

Mickey in TX, got a link for those seat pads? I've had the sheep skins, worked real good until the rain suddenly jumped up and got the skins wet. I changed to beads for that reason. I guess if you have a spot you can pull off real quick and avoid that sudden shower getting them wet, the skins work good.

 

[trikermutha]

Mickey in TX, got a link for those seat pads? I've had the sheep skins, worked real good until the rain suddenly jumped up and got the skins wet. I changed to beads for that reason. I guess if you have a spot you can pull off real quick and avoid that sudden shower getting them wet, the skins work good.

http://www.harley-davidson.com/store/circulator-large-seat-pad they must work really well for 90 bucks..

Another is PRO PAD and half the price.

 

[bikerbillone]

Whoops, guess I'll pass.

 

[GARYD]

I can't give a review because I've never had a sheep skin cover, but when I did my research on something for the seat for my Saddlesore1000, I came to the conclusion that the beaded seat pad was far superior then the sheep skin - for me. Hundreds of riders will disagree and I won't argue with them.
Beaded pads give a slight message action, doesn't have to be covered or taken off when it rains, doesn't smell, keeps your tush cool with a fresh breeze as you ride.
I take it of for local rideing and only use it for my cross country trips, usually 2 to 3 per year.

I also have the Road Zepplin air seat.

Millions of cabbies and truck drivers can't be wrong.

I still can't figure out how the sheep skin pad keeps your tush cool? :Shrug:

So for me, a sheep skin cover is not worth it.

Add me to the beaded pad list.

 

[MikeyTX]

http://www.harley-davidson.com/store/circulator-large-seat-pad they must work really well for 90 bucks..

Another is PRO PAD and half the price.

Propad is not ventilated to start with and, as I have a Mustang seat, don't need it. Don't get me wrong, Michael and his dad have a fantastic product that I've had in virtually every factory seat since they started coming to Sturgis and doing installs years ago. In fact, I was one of the lab rats for the mini beast when it first came out. Original bracket never made it back from Sturgis to TX. Had to find a welder in Grand Island.

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http://www.harley-davidson.com/store/circulator-large-seat-pad they must work really well for 90 bucks..

Another is PRO PAD and half the price.

Bullsh*t ! http://www.thepropad.com/brands/Pro-Pad.html Check out the price for their touring seat pad. It is $119.95

 

[DJFaninTN]

we have them and use them on our Spyder. you can even add an Air Hawk underneath on those really long 8 hour trips for added comfort.

Misty Mountain makes sheep skin covers in just about every color you ever wanted. very nice folks to deal with. http://www.mistymountainsheepskin.com/index.html

 

[trikermutha]

Propad is not ventilated to start with and, as I have a Mustang seat, don't need it. Don't get me wrong, Michael and his dad have a fantastic product that I've had in virtually every factory seat since they started coming to Sturgis and doing installs years ago. In fact, I was one of the lab rats for the mini beast when it first came out. Original bracket never made it back from Sturgis to TX. Had to find a welder in Grand Island.

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Bullsh*t ! http://www.thepropad.com/brands/Pro-Pad.html Check out the price for their touring seat pad. It is $119.95

Maybe look at there site better and see what I was trying to show..

http://www.thepropad.com/large-air-series-seat-pad/

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I can't give a review because I've never had a sheep skin cover, but when I did my research on something for the seat for my Saddlesore1000, I came to the conclusion that the beaded seat pad was far superior then the sheep skin - for me. Hundreds of riders will disagree and I won't argue with them.
Beaded pads give a slight message action, doesn't have to be covered or taken off when it rains, doesn't smell, keeps your tush cool with a fresh breeze as you ride.
I take it of for local rideing and only use it for my cross country trips, usually 2 to 3 per year.

I also have the Road Zepplin air seat.

Millions of cabbies and truck drivers can't be wrong.

I still can't figure out how the sheep skin pad keeps your tush cool? :Shrug:

So for me, a sheep skin cover is not worth it.

Add me to the beaded pad list.

I use to use the beaded seat..And for some reason never used it again..Have to locate it for those hot summer days..

 

[rae2012]

Check out Alaskan Leathers , I have used mine on 2 different rides . Ultra classic and now my trike , won't leave home without them !!!!

 

[graygoat]

Alaska Leathers here also. Used them on 2 bikes and now the Tri. I only use them when we will be riding for a couple hours or more (not around town). Have tied them down on the bikes but now we just set them on the seats when we get on the trike. With the leather back, they don't move around for us.
Never used beaded seats on the bikes but have used them in my pickup trucks over the years and they worked good there.

 

[Capt.Bob]

Alaska Leathers here also. Have tied them down on the bikes but now we just set them on the seats when we get on the trike. With the leather back, they don't move around for us.

Graygoat, On my recent round trip across the country on my TriGlide, I was using one of the original Neopreme AirHawk bladder much like you describe by just laying it on the seat. Somewhere in a 11 mile single lane construction zone in South Dakota, I stood on the floorboards to stretch my legs and to my surprise when I went to sit down on the seat, no Airhawk :AGGHH:. Sadly, there was absolutely no way of going back to attempt a retrieval and it probably got run over and destroyed anyway.

I had to stop at the Black Hills Harley shop in Rapid City and get one of those mesh Harley slip on seat covers to comfortably continue my trip. I think I actually like the $79 Harley mesh slip-on better than the squishy AirHawk which cost almost $200. I think I might try one of those Alaskan rugs again. I had one on a bike many years ago and seemed to like it for cruisers. The TGU is definitely a cruiser.

 

[GARYD]

Yea, but they like the way they smell.

 

[graygoat]

Graygoat, On my recent round trip across the country on my TriGlide, I was using one of the original Neopreme AirHawk bladder much like you describe by just laying it on the seat. Somewhere in a 11 mile single lane construction zone in South Dakota, I stood on the floorboards to stretch my legs and to my surprise when I went to sit down on the seat, no Airhawk :AGGHH:. Sadly, there was absolutely no way of going back to attempt a retrieval and it probably got run over and destroyed anyway.

I had to stop at the Black Hills Harley shop in Rapid City and get one of those mesh Harley slip on seat covers to comfortably continue my trip. I think I actually like the $79 Harley mesh slip-on better than the squishy AirHawk which cost almost $200. I think I might try one of those Alaskan rugs again. I had one on a bike many years ago and seemed to like it for cruisers. The TGU is definitely a cruiser.

Ya, they would blow off if we stood up while moving, so we don't do that. I have both rider & passenger hiway pegs and stretch out on them as needed.

 

[desertclassic]

Hot in this part of the country. I think it's time to pick up a sheep skin. Jim

 

[MikeyTX]

Maybe look at there site better and see what I was trying to show..

http://www.thepropad.com/large-air-series-seat-pad/

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I use to use the beaded seat..And for some reason never used it again..Have to locate it for those hot summer days..

I was under the impression you were referring to their strap on solid poly elastomer Pro Pad as opposed to their ventilated pad that is similar to the one from H-D

 

[consitter]

I was under the impression you were referring to their strap on pro pad as opposed to their ventilated pad that is similar to the one from H-D

I saw the one you're talking about. 45 bucks, and it looks really similar to the one from Harley.

 

[consitter]

40?? 38 million should have easily covered your behind.

 

[consitter]

Dang it.

Now you have me considering getting some kind of seat cover. I remember riding about an hour and a half in 90+ degree heat, and how my back and butt were so sweaty. The 'swamp' feeling. I want to avoid that if possible.