You cant beat the feel and look of real leather.

 

When I called and spoke with them to order mine, someone at LaPera actually recommended vinyl from a wear and tear and ease of care perspective. I went ahead and got the vinyl and have been very pleased with it.

 

I got the vinyl because i ride alot and get rained on once in a while. Been on 2 years and still looks like I just bought it. I didn't even get the gel.

 

wow I can't believe all the vinyl seats. I went with leather although I do live in Calif, the bike does not sit outside all day in the sun and I do not ride in the rain. Taking care of leather is a no brainier. I figure the stock HD seat is vinyl so why in the world would I go with vinyl again but it appears I'm the odd man out. Good luck.

 

I got the vinyl Barebones and love it. Figure I can get it re-covered if anything happens to it. Before that, had a vinyl Mustang solo which was still in perfect condition after 4 years. I just didn't like the look of it and gave it to a friend.

I did opt for the gel padding on the Lepera though.

 

I say just get it covered with Crown Royal bags. That should look good with minimum care.

 

how's the gel? I hate to hijack, but my question would be, gel or foam?

 

I just gotta ask, any one wear vinyl shoes?

 

Vinyl for me