sheep skin or beads???

ccmjr77 · 06-28-2012, 10:04 AM

It is hot out here in AZ.
What works best on the seat? Beads or Sheep skin? Which is most comfortable?

Where is best place to get either? Or is there something else that works better?

thanks,

ccmjr77 · 06-28-2012, 10:53 AM

Has anyone purchased from Alaska Leather???

cactusjack · 06-28-2012, 11:07 AM

I tried both on my Nomad. Didn't make a big enough difference for me to recommend either. Neither one is a substitute for a decent seat, in my opinion.

cactusjack · 06-28-2012, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by ccmjr77

Has anyone purchased from Alaska Leather???

Yes, that's where I got my sheepskin from. The beaded cover I got from beadrider.com.

blowndodge · 06-28-2012, 11:16 AM

Like Scott I've done both. the beads help a little but don't extend the distant you can ride on it.

ccmjr77 · 06-28-2012, 11:21 AM

thanks. Just looking for some heat relief. The mustang seat is comfortable, but gets a little sweaty in this AZ heat...

george james · 06-28-2012, 12:05 PM

Beads stop croch rot but almost like sitting on a board.

fish · 06-28-2012, 12:47 PM

never used the beads but use sheep skin all the time. Anything is better then sitting on a hot seat

**jestephens** · 06-28-2012, 01:03 PM

This bead looks like a sheep. Make a seat cover out of these and have the best of both worlds!!

Sight Seer · 06-28-2012, 02:05 PM

I just received my front seat and backrest sheepskin seat cover from Alaska Leather and I really llike it.

I have an Airhawk II under the sheepskin and man is it comfortable.

I'm in Tucson and I understand the wet butt syndrome...after riding, it feels like you didn't make that last bathroom break.

I'm going to order the backseat and passenger backrest next week.

I think Alaska Leather has the best price when you factor in shipping.

Sight Seer

**coacha** · 06-28-2012, 03:41 PM

If you wear LD Comfort under your riding pants (jeans or riding pants), they wick moisture away much better than UA or similar stuff. LD Comfort shorts are dual layer. I've worn them under my heavy riding pants and mesh pants, helps with the pain and moisture issues. YMMV

majeff · 06-28-2012, 04:50 PM

If you have the money Kontour seats work well in the heat and on long hauls.
www.kontourseat.com

chainsaw · 06-28-2012, 04:56 PM

I ordered my sheep skin from www.VillageShop.com Dan is the owner. These are customer made to fit your bikes seat.

pronghorn · 06-28-2012, 05:57 PM

I've used sheepskin for years to cool my butt on long rides. I got my last one at Costco

desertdog · 06-28-2012, 06:13 PM

I had a sheep skin cover custom made for my Nomad. It makes a world of difference, I was suprised at how cool and dry I stay.

We will be getting one for the wifes spider as soon as we can. My cover was made from a conplete sheep skin, cut and sown to fit my seat.

06-28-2012, 10:04 AM	#1
ccmjr77 Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Anthem, AZ Posts: 642	sheep skin or beads??? It is hot out here in AZ. What works best on the seat? Beads or Sheep skin? Which is most comfortable? Where is best place to get either? Or is there something else that works better? thanks, __________________ ccmjr77 2007 Kawasaki Nomad 1600 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	I tried both on my Nomad. Didn't make a big enough difference for me to recommend either. Neither one is a substitute for a decent seat, in my opinion. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	Like Scott I've done both. the beads help a little but don't extend the distant you can ride on it. __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-28-2012, 11:21 AM	#6
ccmjr77 Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Anthem, AZ Posts: 642	thanks. Just looking for some heat relief. The mustang seat is comfortable, but gets a little sweaty in this AZ heat... __________________ ccmjr77 2007 Kawasaki Nomad 1600
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06-28-2012, 12:05 PM	#7
george james Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: eastern nc Posts: 308	Beads stop croch rot but almost like sitting on a board.
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06-28-2012, 12:47 PM	#8
fish Top Contributor Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Aquashicola Pa. Posts: 6,377	never used the beads but use sheep skin all the time. Anything is better then sitting on a hot seat __________________ I'm not prejudice I hate everyone equally;) 08 nomad blue/silver MaryJane 74,010miles VBA #299 Her's 10 900LT 36,700 09 Bath NY. 10 Lake George NY. 11 National Maggie Valley NC. 12 Pa Wilds (Wellsboro) Pa. 14 Lincoln NH. 17 National Lake George NY.
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06-28-2012, 01:03 PM	#9
jestephens Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Fairview Heights, IL (StLouis) Posts: 1,601	This bead looks like a sheep. Make a seat cover out of these and have the best of both worlds!! __________________ Jay Stephens, Former National Vice President (2013-2015) 2006 Yamaha FJR1300 formerly 2011 Vaquero- Black formerly 2005 Nomad - black/silver
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06-28-2012, 02:05 PM	#10
Sight Seer Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 56	I just received my front seat and backrest sheepskin seat cover from Alaska Leather and I really llike it. I have an Airhawk II under the sheepskin and man is it comfortable. I'm in Tucson and I understand the wet butt syndrome...after riding, it feels like you didn't make that last bathroom break. I'm going to order the backseat and passenger backrest next week. I think Alaska Leather has the best price when you factor in shipping. Sight Seer __________________ 2009 1700 Nomad, 2000 Honda VFR800 Garmin Nuvi 765T, Edmonds Lowers, Cobra Rack Americas Guardians PS MC Patriot Guard Rider VBA #01982
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06-28-2012, 03:41 PM	#11
coacha Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Haysville, KS Posts: 6,259	If you wear LD Comfort under your riding pants (jeans or riding pants), they wick moisture away much better than UA or similar stuff. LD Comfort shorts are dual layer. I've worn them under my heavy riding pants and mesh pants, helps with the pain and moisture issues. YMMV __________________ Ron "Coach" Allan, Haysville, KS 1999 Nomad Wine and Red "KawaTanker" 2009 BMW R1200RT 2003 BMW K1200LT "Magic Carpet" DOA 11/7/2015 VBA #00291 IBA # 41995 DS #320 '08 Elkins, WV; '09 Helen, GA; '09 Custer, SD; '10 Stanton, VA; '11 Maggie Valley; '12 Townsend, TN; '13 Estes Park; '13 Blairsville, GA; '15 Eureka Springs; '16 Helen; '18 Custer, SD
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06-28-2012, 04:50 PM	#12
majeff Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 182	If you have the money Kontour seats work well in the heat and on long hauls. www.kontourseat.com
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06-28-2012, 04:56 PM	#13
chainsaw Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,732	I ordered my sheep skin from www.VillageShop.com Dan is the owner. These are customer made to fit your bikes seat.
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06-28-2012, 05:57 PM	#14
pronghorn Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Parker Colorado Posts: 213	I've used sheepskin for years to cool my butt on long rides. I got my last one at Costco
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06-28-2012, 06:13 PM	#15
desertdog Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Goodyear AZ Posts: 331	I had a sheep skin cover custom made for my Nomad. It makes a world of difference, I was suprised at how cool and dry I stay. We will be getting one for the wifes spider as soon as we can. My cover was made from a conplete sheep skin, cut and sown to fit my seat.
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