Anyone used sheep skin on a seat?

garth · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Dec 2004 Karma :

I've got a couple of long days on my bike soon, in search of better comfort when sat on the autoroutes.

Do they really make a lot of difference?

There are offcuts on ebay for £3.45 posted that would fit on.

Pete. · Super Spammer Joined: 22 Aug 2006 Karma :

I bought a bike once that had a rabbit pelt for a seat cover. It was bloody disgusting.
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MarJay · But it's British! Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Karma :

G had a sheepskin thing for his 690 Enduro. You'd want to ask him I guess.
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G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

Does make a noticable difference, I'd say.

Whether it's just psychosomatic, is another matter!

I got a big one from ikea to go right along my KTM690 seat, but haven't used it yet. Have used smaller pads which were about £11 on ebay if I remember.

Snodvan · Spanner Monkey Joined: 22 Jul 2010 Karma :

I have thought about getting a sheepskin cover but the Mrs points out that surely they are super-soggy and uncomfortable in wet weather? Or do you then pack it away in a pillion box?

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G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

While riding, you're sitting on it, so the bit you're sitting on doesn't get wet.

I never got mine THAT wet anyway, but did check around before and the general answer was "water tends to run off - otherwise sheep wouldn't do very well in the wet winters!"

stinkwheel · Bovine Proctologist Joined: 12 Jul 2004 Karma :

They certainly reduce sweaty arse syndrome and one with is at least somewhat more comfortable than one without.

They don't really get all that wet, the water just flicks off them.
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janner_10 · World Chat Champion Joined: 26 Sep 2011 Karma :

Whats that on your tank?
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Polarbear · Super Spammer Joined: 24 Feb 2007 Karma :

I have one on the explorer. Had it on both my 1500 and 1800 wings as well.

I love sheepskin (until it rains) Laughing

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BTTD · World Chat Champion Joined: 22 Nov 2012 Karma :

I have a sheepskin cover in my Jeep. Makes 17 hour drives across Europe more comfy.

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Skudd · Super Spammer Joined: 01 Oct 2006 Karma :

I have sheep skins and they are great, but they do make you feel taller in the seat.
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Doovy · World Chat Champion Joined: 21 Jul 2008 Karma :

Covdude had one his tank at a BCF BBQ a few years ago, said it kept his nads warm Confused

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garth · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Dec 2004 Karma :

Alright, I'll take a punt and order some offcuts. Going to look fairly ridiculous on a gsxr600, I'd imagine.

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Fuse box ?

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mgh0 · Scooby Slapper Joined: 19 Sep 2011 Karma :

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I have one of these, made my 250mile trip down to cornwall quite comfortable. It moulds to your backside and a little wriggle is all you need to relieve pressure on the move.
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stinkwheel · Bovine Proctologist Joined: 12 Jul 2004 Karma :

Of course, padded cycling shorts are also an option.
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radicalrabit · Crazy Courier Joined: 27 Dec 2012 Karma :

they make a sheepskin "numnah" a pad that goes between a horses saddle and its back to make it more comfortable. I have one for a small pony that I use on the bike , specially in the wet and it is very comfortable.
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OT.

They are nice on computer chairs too.
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