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Old Jul 8, 2017 | 08:47 AM
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Right now you can get a great deal on "imperfect" sheepskins from New Zealand. They do have a red X painted on them. That's how they practice safe sex down there, they mark the sheep that kick!
Sheep Lie!
 
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Old Jul 8, 2017 | 09:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Bodacious MC
Sheep Lie!
Yep, I have heard when they say "Nah..." they really mean "Yes".
 
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Old Oct 2, 2017 | 10:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Lakerat
I really love mine....Here's another source, mine fits and works very well on the Geezer Glide.
http://www.blacksheeptrading.com/mtrcyccov.html
Lakerat - I was getting ready to order a sheepskin seat cover from Alaska Sheepskins, but then saw the custom covers by Black Sheep Trading. The custom covers look pretty good compared to a generic pad. How would you rate the customer service with Black Sheep Trading?
 
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Old Oct 3, 2017 | 09:56 PM
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We love our Alaskan Leather full pelt seat cover.

 

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Old Oct 3, 2017 | 11:19 PM
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I use one on the Street Glide seat I have on my Ultra for long rides, sure makes a big difference in comfort. not much padding on the SG seat compared to the stock pillow top Ultra throne.
 
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Old Oct 3, 2017 | 11:44 PM
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not for me, but if you like it and it works
 
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Old Oct 4, 2017 | 01:50 AM
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Originally Posted by ohioflhs
I love mine but the wife thinks it's ugly and won't ride with me if I have it on the bike.
Originally Posted by beary
Uglier than those beaded seat covers?
I'd like to see a picture of his wife first before I pass comment.

I've seen some pretty looking sheep I would not mind taking for a ride tho.

Nothing like a well used sheepskin thrown over your saddle to make you look like a Dothraki screamer. Used to be popular in the old Mad Max "survival bike" days, also with long distance BM riders.

Sigh, for the joys of long distance touring where "road rash" translates into sweat induced fungal infections.

Yeah, as it's for comfort rather than looks, you'll get just as good an experience out of an old rug out of a yard sale and some tie downs. That's how it used to be done.
 

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Old Oct 4, 2017 | 08:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Wodan
I've seen some pretty looking sheep I would not mind taking for a ride tho.
Yeah, as it's for comfort rather than looks, you'll get just as good an experience out of an old rug out of a yard sale and some tie downs. That's how it used to be done.
​​​​​​​Indeed, back in the days when men were men and sheep were skeered. ..
 
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Originally Posted by HDRiders
Lakerat - I was getting ready to order a sheepskin seat cover from Alaska Sheepskins, but then saw the custom covers by Black Sheep Trading. The custom covers look pretty good compared to a generic pad. How would you rate the customer service with Black Sheep Trading?
No issues at all....I simply can't recall the delivery time and when it arrived, but it fit like a glove after following their detailed instructions. I carry a rain cover for the seat and backrest in the saddle bag for rain and washings.
 
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Old Oct 5, 2017 | 08:37 PM
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Another shout out for Alaska Leather. I bought one for my Street Glide to go to Daytona last year and loved it so much it stayed on permanently.

I tried an Airhawk and felt that the sheepskin was far superior. Once or twice a year I’d bring it in and hand wash it with dog shampoo, rinse the hell out of it, then shake it damp and air dry it. Fluff up with a wire dog brush and it’s as good as new.

Highly recommended.
 
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