Sheepskin covers
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2007
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From: NW Arkansas
While on our yearly "big ride" back in 09 or 10, we stopped at a fur shop just outside of Taos. I bought a black, long haired, full sheep skin. Took it out to the where the bike was parked in the parking lot and commenced to customizing it. Trimmed off the legs and shaped it a little, cut a hole for the back rest. It isn't fitted other than that, always stays in place, is ugly as a 90 year old stripper, but works really well. (seems like it makes the GoldWingers a little more friendly as well! 
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Joined: Mar 2006
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i bought a sheepskin when i was in sturgis in 89. i just put it on the bike and rode it, no trimming at all. i still have it and use it regularly it hasn't ever been washed either, it figure has a fine patina now.
Road Master
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 843
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From: Louisiana
I've had decent results from Alaska leather sheep skin pads. They are an improvement over having nothing. As far as preventing monkey butt the Harley circulator seat pads are far and away much better.
Intermediate
Joined: Feb 2015
Posts: 30
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From: Indianapolis
I bought a long haired sheep skin pelt off the Internet auction site for 20.00. I made sure it was big enough to fit my stock seat. I cut it, my wife sowed 4 elastic 1"bands on it so it fits like a slip cover. Fits great and keeps my shorts dry in the hot Summer and warm in the winter. I love it and a really cheap solution. You can even Rit Dye if you get the Whiteish hair to your desired color. DO NOT spend big bucks, it's easy and cheap to make it yourself.
Road Warrior
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 1,826
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From: Cookson, Ok
Here is another option for a vendor. I love mine, cool in the summer and warm in the winter.
http://www.blacksheeptrading.com/mtrcyccov.html
http://www.blacksheeptrading.com/mtrcyccov.html
Road Captain
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 565
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From: Ohio
I purchased mine from Overland Sheepskin. I went with the full size unsheared and was more than enough to cover the seat. There pelts were the best I have seen, good price and shipped fast. I really don't care about the looks on a 700 mile day. It's all about the comfort. I will say it does sit you up about an inch.
Extreme HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 12,359
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From: WI
Another vote for Alaskanleather. Good prices and GREAT customer service. Full pelt, long hair. Very happy with it and much cheaper than a new seat.
Last edited by SouthpawHD; Apr 12, 2015 at 08:53 PM.
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