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« on: April 14, 2011, 08:31:42 PM » |
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I'm looking for a high quality sheepskin cover for my tourer. I'm tired of the sore ass after riding for a few hours so could you guys offer a fellow rider advice on what brand and where to purchase one and if it will even help or is there some better alternative other than the day long seat which is too late to think about now since riding season is here.
James
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« Reply #1 on: April 14, 2011, 09:01:06 PM » |
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We've had a set of them for years. The hotter the weather the more a sheep skin helps you stay comfortable. With an Ultimate seat and a good sheep skin you don't need to stop because of a sore rear. Least that's how it works for me. This is where we bought ours. http://www.alaskaleatheronline.com/servlet/StoreFront |
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« Reply #2 on: April 14, 2011, 10:06:13 PM » |
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i bought mine at a goldwing dealer. just a uncut sheepskin, no attachments, paid 75-80 dollars i think
have had it for 4-5- years. make a huge difference.
like being able to just roll it up and stuff into saddle bag during a rain or into the motel room at night.
comb it once in a while to keep it fluffy.
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« Reply #3 on: April 15, 2011, 03:48:03 AM » |
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Ikea sells them also for about $20 (the uncut full skins). That with a few safety pins and strip of elastic and your in business on the cheap.  |
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« Reply #4 on: April 15, 2011, 05:34:52 AM » |
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+1 on alaska leather.
i'm on my 2nd one, first one lasted about 8 years.
i prefer the short nap wool of the alaska leather verses the full length wool nap.
just my personal preference.
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« Reply #5 on: April 15, 2011, 06:42:10 AM » |
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+2 on Alaska leathers... I got one and liked it so much, I ordered one for my brother and his HD Black Dog |
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« Reply #6 on: April 15, 2011, 09:42:10 AM » |
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I spent the summer of '05 living in Albuquerque. Dragonrider2 and I did many day rides together back then (thanks again Kathryn!!!), and she always had a sheepskin on her Valk seat. I'd never really considered one, as I just figured they were another novelty item with little actual value that bikers add to their rides... We were stopped for gas and a whiz break one day when curiosity finally overcame me, and I asked her if it really made any difference. She said it truly did... and when I came back out from that second reason for our stop, her sheepskin was lying on top of my seat. Completely ambivilent about it, I went ahead and attached it to my ride, since she'd made such a nice gesture...
I rode out that tank of gas using her seat cover... and ordered one for myself that evening when I returned to my apartment! Like many, I ordered it from Alaska Leather, but that really isn't very important, IMHO... although prices do vary, so shoppong around is a good idea. Anyway, I was very happy with the product, most pleased with the customer service and overall treatment by the vendor, and I used that skin for many, many tush-pleasin' miles. I got my second one this past summer, as the first was on its last leg...
One word of advice: I don't hesitate to wash mine in the washing machine, but I recommend air drying and NOT using a clothes dryer!!! My first one shrank up a bit on me before I figured that out... Go ahead and get one, amigo, yer fanny will thank ya...
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« Reply #7 on: April 15, 2011, 12:18:24 PM » |
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Thañks everyone for the input I will get one ordered today.
James
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« Reply #8 on: April 15, 2011, 01:35:20 PM » |
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Got our 1st set from Misty Mountain Sheep works from the Ozarks. They had some cut for the Valk already out in Sturgis. Had then for a few years and we got a full hide in Deadwood last year for $50 cause they were going out of bussiness. Full hide is nice cause its fast to take off esp if it rains. Our others have elastic for the seat and some elastc that goes around the shocks for support. I do carry a brush to fluff them up at stops.
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« Reply #9 on: April 15, 2011, 03:23:16 PM » |
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I don't know if it still works, but for a long time you could get a discount by entering "DEADSHEEP" in the coupon section.
And by the way, I love my cover from them.
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« Reply #10 on: April 15, 2011, 05:44:44 PM » |
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« Reply #11 on: April 15, 2011, 05:54:09 PM » |
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if you ride faster in the curves the "pucker" will allow you to sit on new areas never used before. you might even start makin diamonds.  |
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« Reply #12 on: April 15, 2011, 06:06:10 PM » |
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I was at Wisconsin state fair sheep barn last year. In the middle of the barn there is a sheep skin store. I found a small piece that will fit both seats for $40. Great Deal. Just look around at your local state fair this summer and you might find a great deal.
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« Reply #13 on: April 15, 2011, 06:40:46 PM » |
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Just ordered mine, "DEADSHEEP" promotion code works. Saved on shipping.
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« Reply #14 on: April 15, 2011, 08:37:48 PM » |
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So what size do you all order from Alaska Leather? Need something to fit the Ultimate King...only the rider, no passenger.
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« Reply #15 on: April 16, 2011, 07:23:15 AM » |
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So what size do you all order from Alaska Leather? Need something to fit the Ultimate King...only the rider, no passenger.
John, I ordered the X- large buttpad deluxe, 18.5 X 20.5. The large is 18 X 18, after measuring the I/S seat I thought this would be better, both for the seat and my seat. I also ordered a brush and nose strap, the total cost including shipping was $89.13. |
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« Reply #16 on: April 16, 2011, 07:44:06 AM » |
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I just ordered on for my Valk seat. They recommended the large 18" by 18" one. Can't wait to use it although the std. Valk tourer seat is v ery comfortable for me. This will come in handy on the way to Inzane!
Dubs
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« Reply #17 on: April 16, 2011, 08:34:01 AM » |
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I orderd a Large seat cover last night as well.
NITRO, I used the DEADSHEEP code and also received a discount.
I leave on a 4,000 mile trip on Friday and can't wait to try this thing.
Thanks!
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« Reply #18 on: April 16, 2011, 11:02:14 AM » |
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I don't know about comfortable; I haven't been riding long enough to really tell, but it will surely keep your butt dry.
Got mine at Ikea, $29.95. Cut a slit and sewed on velcro to hook around the Utopia and just tuck the front under the nose of the seat. I don't go out of town without it. If it rains, the skin is in the trunk for later.
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« Reply #19 on: April 16, 2011, 01:10:45 PM » |
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Last year, on my way back from Inzane, my coulee started burning!! I had about another 100 miles to go, so I stopped to get gas, pulled out a long sleeve shirt, folded it up and sat on it. With in about 10 miles it was an incredible improvement!! I believe that ANYTHING is better than just a pair of jeans and a stock cycle seat. If I ever go on a long trip, I bring along a towel. Sure, it’s not as stylish as a furry black dead animal skin, but it works for me!!
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« Reply #20 on: April 16, 2011, 02:51:30 PM » |
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$40 for large pad at ChromeWorld... Won't ride without it.
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« Reply #21 on: April 16, 2011, 03:00:45 PM » |
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Ok OK its sounding really good... Two questions???? Is large the best size from alaska leathers for a valk with ultimate seat? How are they fastened onto the seat? Thanks...
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« Reply #22 on: April 16, 2011, 03:34:59 PM » |
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Ok OK its sounding really good... Two questions???? Is large the best size from Alaska leathers for a valk with ultimate seat? How are they fastened onto the seat? Thanks...
Kendall, you can get them with stretchy cord to go under the seat, or like mine, just toss it on and let my ass hold it there. I'll see if I can find a picture of it. PS: Mine covers both seats and has a hole in it for the backrest. If solo, I just let it flap if it so desires. If it does flap, it isn't very much.  |
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« Reply #23 on: April 16, 2011, 05:21:43 PM » |
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Ok OK its sounding really good... Two questions???? Is large the best size from alaska leathers for a valk with ultimate seat? How are they fastened onto the seat? Thanks...
I ordered the extra large from Alaska Leather. Fits the stock 2002 seat perfect, as if it was custom made for it. It has a strap under the front nose and a strap with quick disconnects under the widest part of the seat. The front strap is nice if you, like me, stand up on the pegs occationally, don't have to worry about the skin blowing off. http://www.alaskaleatheronline.com/servlet/the-8/Sheepskin-Motorcycle-Seat-Cover%2C/DetailRedline  |
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« Reply #24 on: April 16, 2011, 06:29:38 PM » |
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The front strap is nice if you, like me, stand up on the pegs occationally, don't have to worry about the skin blowing off. What a silly thing to say, RL!  If one did not occasionally dance on the pegs, what would he be doing riding a Valkyrie? |
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« Reply #25 on: April 16, 2011, 07:43:16 PM » |
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The front strap is nice if you, like me, stand up on the pegs occationally, don't have to worry about the skin blowing off. What a silly thing to say, RL! If one did not occasionally dance on the pegs, what would he be doing riding a Valkyrie? I guess it was kinda silly, thanks Willow. Redline |
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« Reply #26 on: April 17, 2011, 08:12:37 AM » |
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This reminded me to order one, and found Alaska Leather has a XL skin on sale for $32.50, black only.
Got a couple on the way.
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« Reply #28 on: April 18, 2011, 05:58:44 AM » |
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I ordered in the Alaska Leather cover last week, but we have a member in Dallas (Speedo) who bought one of those astro-turf door mats and cut it to fit his seat and says it is great as well and only cost $5. He puts it on the seat and then sits on it to hold it in place and I guess it works for him. Just another idea - I think the sheepskin is the way to go and wanted to try it before the trip to Michigan.
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« Reply #29 on: April 18, 2011, 03:00:05 PM » |
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I guess I am the odd man out here - I bought one a couple years back when we were riding through the sturgis area on a 1500 goldwing. I rode up to sturgis without one and rode back with one. I did not care for it at all. It made me feel like I was sitting much higher in the seat than was comfortable, it would slide and get bunched up beneath me, all in all I just never liked it and gave it to a friend. I never tried one on a Valk but I don't think I'll be investing in another again.
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« Reply #31 on: April 18, 2011, 08:36:45 PM » |
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I posted earlier that I ordered a skin from Alaska Leathers on Saturday evening and saved a few dollars by using DEADSHEEP as the discount code.
Well it arrived at my office today in Illinois after ordering it two days ago. I did pay for 2 day delivery because I'm leaving on a trip, but I ordered it on a Saturday evening.
I expected it by Wednesday, definately not today.
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« Reply #32 on: April 18, 2011, 11:00:41 PM » |
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Just now ordered mine - a large in natural light. I don't have any long trips planned, yet, but I think this may help keep my tender baby behind dry this summer, so I don't develop a severe case of "monkey butt"!
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« Reply #33 on: April 19, 2011, 12:26:31 AM » |
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I posted earlier that I ordered a skin from Alaska Leathers on Saturday evening and saved a few dollars by using DEADSHEEP as the discount code.
Well it arrived at my office today in Illinois after ordering it two days ago. I did pay for 2 day delivery because I'm leaving on a trip, but I ordered it on a Saturday evening.
I expected it by Wednesday, definately not today.
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« Reply #34 on: April 19, 2011, 04:44:41 AM » |
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« Reply #35 on: April 19, 2011, 04:55:33 AM » |
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I received mine yesterday. The 18 by 18 large fits my stock tourer seat perfectly. I haven't had time to ride with it on yet but sitting on it felt way more comfortable. Can't wait to put some hours on it.
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« Reply #36 on: April 21, 2011, 05:18:47 PM » |
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Ordered mine saturday and it arrived tuesday got the large as well for my tourer. Mine was like 54 shipped sure hope it helps for those long trips.
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