Road Trips Let us know where you've been on your Harley, the best places to visit on a bike, etc.

Sheepskin buttpad question

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #1  
Old 06-22-2014, 03:13 PM
jpalm's Avatar
jpalm
jpalm is offline
Road Captain
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: St. Augustine, FL
Posts: 721
Received 20 Likes on 13 Posts
Default Sheepskin buttpad question

Looking to pick one up for my bike (2014 SGS), but I don't want to just throw anything on there. I want a fitted one like Harley used to sell. I've looked at Alaska Leather and they don't sell bike specific pads, just multi-fit ones. Does anyone know where I can get what I'm looking for, or if there's a specific Alaska Leather size that will be close to fitted?
 
  #2  
Old 06-22-2014, 09:00 PM
TwinCooled's Avatar
TwinCooled
TwinCooled is offline
Banned
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: a small country between TX and AZ
Posts: 1,189
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default

Try The Sheepskin Factory in Denver, you can order online or call them.
 
  #3  
Old 06-22-2014, 09:50 PM
Whiskers's Avatar
Whiskers
Whiskers is offline
Seasoned HDF Member
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Southern Colorado
Posts: 7,612
Received 101 Likes on 46 Posts
Default

Alaska Leather pads don't come made specifically for one or another seat and since they lay on top of the seat with their strap underneath it there really isn't a need to have one cut to exact dimensions. I have one for the driver and passenger pillion and they work great...going on several years now. Good luck on your search.
 
  #4  
Old 06-23-2014, 12:26 AM
fishheadsaid's Avatar
fishheadsaid
fishheadsaid is offline
Outstanding HDF Member
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: right down from the FloraBama
Posts: 2,762
Received 22 Likes on 19 Posts
Default


Short length of stretch cord tide under the seat and over the front of the sheepskin. Rear is secured with two very small bungees thru holes punched in the leather.
BONUS: pack a pillowcase and your sheepskin rolled up inside makes a great pillow.
 
  #5  
Old 06-23-2014, 12:34 AM
Nickatnyt's Avatar
Nickatnyt
Nickatnyt is offline
Road Warrior
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Spokane, WA
Posts: 1,912
Received 123 Likes on 83 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by fishheadsaid
.
Now THAT is a 2-wheeled battle wagon. Impressive.
 
  #6  
Old 06-23-2014, 03:56 AM
jpalm's Avatar
jpalm
jpalm is offline
Road Captain
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: St. Augustine, FL
Posts: 721
Received 20 Likes on 13 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by TwinCooled
Try The Sheepskin Factory in Denver, you can order online or call them.
Just checked out their website. Looks promising, I'll call later today. Thanks for the tip!
 
  #7  
Old 06-23-2014, 03:59 AM
jpalm's Avatar
jpalm
jpalm is offline
Road Captain
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: St. Augustine, FL
Posts: 721
Received 20 Likes on 13 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by fishheadsaid
BONUS: pack a pillowcase and your sheepskin rolled up inside makes a great pillow.
That can't be a pleasant smell to sleep with after an all day ride in hot weather
 
  #8  
Old 06-23-2014, 06:12 AM
Manninagh's Avatar
Manninagh
Manninagh is offline
Road Captain
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Ellan Vannin
Posts: 586
Received 25 Likes on 16 Posts
Default

I use a full sheepskin that I cut to fit the seat, Velcro strap to keep it in place - much like Fisheadsaid's version only black. And it does make a great pillow!
 
  #9  
Old 06-25-2014, 06:37 AM
roadking-classic's Avatar
roadking-classic
roadking-classic is offline
4th Gear
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Rhinelander WI
Posts: 8
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Check out wildthings furs in Rockton WI. I picked up a sheep skin with a gel pad for the wife. It's not specific to the bike but looks and works great. I got the red and black tanned hide which matches the bike color. Great people to work with.
 
  #10  
Old 06-25-2014, 07:55 AM
nevada72's Avatar
nevada72
nevada72 is online now
Seasoned HDF Member
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: PNW
Posts: 42,689
Received 26,166 Likes on 12,219 Posts
Default

Alaska Leather has a large variety of shapes and sizes. Choose the right one and it will fit like custom cut. I use a large and it's perfect. They also provide excellent customer service. I highly recommend them.
 


Quick Reply: Sheepskin buttpad question



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 01:21 PM.