Alaska Leather.com

**Cajunrider** · 09-08-2009, 08:35 PM

Maybe this has been discussed before but I'll ask anyway. Has anyone purchased the sheepskins from Alaskaleather.com and how do you like them? I'm thinking of getting them for both seats. By the time I get the seats on my bike half-a$$ed comfortable for long trips, I'll have spent enough to purchase a set of Russels or Ultimates.

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landman · 09-08-2009, 08:40 PM

i have puchased three of them and they are very high quality.
they help improve comfort but nothing like a good aftermarket
seat.be sure to purchase the optional attachment strap that
does not strech.the standard strechy one will eventally stretch
itself out of shape.

**Cajunrider** · 09-08-2009, 08:51 PM

Are they worth the expense Landman?

papat · 09-08-2009, 09:23 PM

We have used a sheep skin for about a year now don't know that it's more comfortable it does keep the seat cool so when you sit down you don't get that sizzle feeling.

04kaw1500 · 09-09-2009, 05:12 AM

I bought mine last month rode about 400 miles that week end they do make for a better ride . The wife likes hers to . I like hav'en something black and fuzzie between my legs.

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caddman11 · 09-09-2009, 07:12 AM

If you're looking at a whole skin and not just a seat cover, sheepskin.com has better pricing. Alaska Leather want $125 for a long haired skin and sheepskin.com wants $69 with free shipping.
http://www.sheepskin.com/viewItem.as...20Rug&Search=N

I bought my full skin from sheepskin and it is also very high quality and is available in several colors.

HINT: Sew a Airhawk to the back side of it, ends up helping loads.

dogdoc · 09-09-2009, 08:36 AM

How you got that skin stuck down cadmann?? Nice.

caddman11 · 09-09-2009, 09:11 AM

I have the front section sewn to an Airhawk seat cushion and use the Airhawk straps to bungy it down to my top bag rails. The backrest also holds it down very well in the front.

I thought I could get away with just tucking the back in but it just flapped in the breeze. I found some really thin bungy cords, about 3/16 diameter to hold the back down and just hide the cord in the long fur. My wife hasn't complained about sitting on it so it must not bother her and she doesn't have a lot of extra padding.

macmac · 09-09-2009, 09:40 AM

I don't have back rests, but toss the hide on and have a couple leather shoe laces to tie off the back. I can pull it off fast, and roll it up of there is rain, and or place it fuzzy side down.

The one I have now dates back to about 1999. The one from before that died, sheep don't have the best lasting skin in the first place, but they are handy enough.

I like cold weather hides best, but mine were labled Iceland.

Being mine are held down by me pretty much, I can bunch the hide up anyway I want while I ride, which relives hot spots fast.

My wife and I are happy on stock seats too, so I never really understand why not many others are too... The oem seat seems to break in if you ask me..

On the other hand i don't have any rear end padding much, just a couple old bones stickin out like a 1/2 starved cow.

**Kawhead** · 09-09-2009, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by macmac

On the other hand i don't have any rear end padding much, just a couple old bones stickin out like a 1/2 starved cow.

Mac........they ain't no need to go into that much detail

This left over standing rib was tough enough to chew before that image flashed in my head.

dogdoc · 09-09-2009, 12:46 PM

:-)

macmac · 09-09-2009, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Kawhead

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Originally Posted by macmac

On the other hand i don't have any rear end padding much, just a couple old bones stickin out like a 1/2 starved cow.

Mac........they ain't no need to go into that much detail

This left over standing rib was tough enough to chew before that image flashed in my head.

This was just a special test for you! It was to see if my words could paint a picture, even if the picture was revolting

**Cajunrider** · 09-09-2009, 05:51 PM

Some people don't have enough a$$ to fart.

pronghorn · 09-09-2009, 09:17 PM

We have been riding on sheepskin for years. The new full one I had at Custer cost $40 at Costco in June before we left. More comfort, big improvement in the hot and cold departments.

dogdoc · 09-09-2009, 09:21 PM

You can also buy the alaska sheep skins with gel pad already in them or just skins alone for those that are wondering.

09-08-2009, 08:35 PM	#1
Cajunrider Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: (SE Louisiana) Posts: 8,340	Alaska Leather.com Maybe this has been discussed before but I'll ask anyway. Has anyone purchased the sheepskins from Alaskaleather.com and how do you like them? I'm thinking of getting them for both seats. By the time I get the seats on my bike half-a$$ed comfortable for long trips, I'll have spent enough to purchase a set of Russels or Ultimates. :(" title="" border="0"/> __________________ 2016 Electra Glide Ultra Limited CVO Palladium Silver / Phantom Blue 110 cu in SE 2012 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (Traded 6/22/16) Tequila Sunrise / HD Orange Vance & Hines true dual headers Rinehart 4" slip ons Screamin Eagle Super Tuner Screamin Eagle Stage 1 intake Dyno tuned H.O.G.# 4514015 2007 Nomad 1600 (Traded 6/23/12) VBA #482 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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09-08-2009, 08:40 PM	#2
landman Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: wheatland,wy. Posts: 3,642	Alaska Leather.com i have puchased three of them and they are very high quality. they help improve comfort but nothing like a good aftermarket seat.be sure to purchase the optional attachment strap that does not strech.the standard strechy one will eventally stretch itself out of shape. __________________ bob wittman VBA # 745 COG #11621 wheatland,wy. rallies-custer 09,kalispell 10,crescent city 11,kanab 12,estes park 13,orifino 14.,red lodge 16 2015 ninja 1000 abs 2014 concourse 14 2012 concourse 14-sold 2011 vaquero-sold 2008 nomad-sold 2005 classic-sold
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09-08-2009, 08:51 PM	#3
Cajunrider Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: (SE Louisiana) Posts: 8,340	Alaska Leather.com Are they worth the expense Landman? __________________ 2016 Electra Glide Ultra Limited CVO Palladium Silver / Phantom Blue 110 cu in SE 2012 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (Traded 6/22/16) Tequila Sunrise / HD Orange Vance & Hines true dual headers Rinehart 4" slip ons Screamin Eagle Super Tuner Screamin Eagle Stage 1 intake Dyno tuned H.O.G.# 4514015 2007 Nomad 1600 (Traded 6/23/12) VBA #482
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09-08-2009, 09:23 PM	#4
papat Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tucumcari NM Posts: 358	Alaska Leather.com We have used a sheep skin for about a year now don't know that it's more comfortable it does keep the seat cool so when you sit down you don't get that sizzle feeling. __________________ SHEEPLE: Sheep like people, many of whom deny the existence of wolves, and vote to pull the teeth of the sheepdogs who protect the flock!
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09-09-2009, 05:12 AM	#5
04kaw1500 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 155	Alaska Leather.com I bought mine last month rode about 400 miles that week end they do make for a better ride . The wife likes hers to . I like hav'en something black and fuzzie between my legs. i Login or Register to Remove Ads
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09-09-2009, 07:12 AM	#6
caddman11 Advanced Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Northwest Indiana Posts: 890	Alaska Leather.com If you're looking at a whole skin and not just a seat cover, sheepskin.com has better pricing. Alaska Leather want $125 for a long haired skin and sheepskin.com wants $69 with free shipping. http://www.sheepskin.com/viewItem.as...20Rug&Search=N I bought my full skin from sheepskin and it is also very high quality and is available in several colors. HINT: Sew a Airhawk to the back side of it, ends up helping loads.
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09-09-2009, 08:36 AM	#7
dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	Alaska Leather.com How you got that skin stuck down cadmann?? Nice.
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09-09-2009, 09:11 AM	#8
caddman11 Advanced Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Northwest Indiana Posts: 890	Alaska Leather.com I have the front section sewn to an Airhawk seat cushion and use the Airhawk straps to bungy it down to my top bag rails. The backrest also holds it down very well in the front. I thought I could get away with just tucking the back in but it just flapped in the breeze. I found some really thin bungy cords, about 3/16 diameter to hold the back down and just hide the cord in the long fur. My wife hasn't complained about sitting on it so it must not bother her and she doesn't have a lot of extra padding.
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09-09-2009, 09:40 AM	#9
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	Alaska Leather.com I don't have back rests, but toss the hide on and have a couple leather shoe laces to tie off the back. I can pull it off fast, and roll it up of there is rain, and or place it fuzzy side down. The one I have now dates back to about 1999. The one from before that died, sheep don't have the best lasting skin in the first place, but they are handy enough. I like cold weather hides best, but mine were labled Iceland. Being mine are held down by me pretty much, I can bunch the hide up anyway I want while I ride, which relives hot spots fast. My wife and I are happy on stock seats too, so I never really understand why not many others are too... The oem seat seems to break in if you ask me.. On the other hand i don't have any rear end padding much, just a couple old bones stickin out like a 1/2 starved cow. __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
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09-09-2009, 12:46 PM	#11
dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	Alaska Leather.com :-)
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09-09-2009, 05:51 PM	#13
Cajunrider Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: (SE Louisiana) Posts: 8,340	Alaska Leather.com Some people don't have enough a$$ to fart. __________________ 2016 Electra Glide Ultra Limited CVO Palladium Silver / Phantom Blue 110 cu in SE 2012 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (Traded 6/22/16) Tequila Sunrise / HD Orange Vance & Hines true dual headers Rinehart 4" slip ons Screamin Eagle Super Tuner Screamin Eagle Stage 1 intake Dyno tuned H.O.G.# 4514015 2007 Nomad 1600 (Traded 6/23/12) VBA #482
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09-09-2009, 09:17 PM	#14
pronghorn Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Parker Colorado Posts: 213	Alaska Leather.com We have been riding on sheepskin for years. The new full one I had at Custer cost $40 at Costco in June before we left. More comfort, big improvement in the hot and cold departments.
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09-09-2009, 09:21 PM	#15
dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	Alaska Leather.com You can also buy the alaska sheep skins with gel pad already in them or just skins alone for those that are wondering.
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