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Old Aug 8, 2007 | 02:53 AM
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I know this was run the other day but I was wondering which of those that have used the beads and switched to sheepskin do they think they do a better job overall? I bought some beads from PepBoys for $14 cut them out of the frame and just laid them on the seat. Great fit for me and passenger without any alterations on my ultra. They seem to be good deal.
 
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Old Aug 8, 2007 | 03:01 AM
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BEADS - Have had Sheepskins in the past... They don't work well if they get wet (lol)
 
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Old Aug 8, 2007 | 10:15 AM
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I bought some beads from PepBoys for $14 cut them out of the frame and just laid them on the seat. Great fit for me and passenger without any alterations on my ultra. They seem to be good deal.
I did exactly the same thing - works great!!
 
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Old Aug 8, 2007 | 10:21 AM
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I know this was run the other day but I was wondering which of those that have used the beads and switched to sheepskin do they think they do a better job overall? I bought some beads from PepBoys for $14 cut them out of the frame and just laid them on the seat. Great fit for me and passenger without any alterations on my ultra. They seem to be good deal.
I used sheepskin and switched to beads. The beads work.
 
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Old Aug 8, 2007 | 10:23 AM
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got a pic of yer beads ? .. on the bike.. i'ed like to try that.
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Old Aug 8, 2007 | 10:26 AM
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I use the sheepskin. My wife complains if I use the beads. Says it tears her azz up.
 
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Old Aug 8, 2007 | 10:32 AM
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Get a Gel pad, it'll be the best money you'll ever spend and your a$$ will thank you.
 
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Old Aug 8, 2007 | 10:34 AM
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I lost a set of beads in her azz once.[:@] Ain't never found em to this day[&:]. Go sheepskin. safer and more comftable.
 
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Old Aug 8, 2007 | 10:58 AM
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got a pic of yer beads ? .. on the bike.. i'ed like to try that.
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Not a great close up - but you get the idea.....

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Old Aug 8, 2007 | 11:24 AM
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Neither, Mustang!
 
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