ALASKA LEATHER BUTT PAD!

[BBurton "BigB"]

Hey Strommers... got some money for Christmas and it is burning a hole in my pocket. :shock: I just ordered the medium black sheepskin butt pad from Alaska Leather. I have heard NOTHING but good things about this product. I will give you my "butt" evaluation after it comes. Check out their website if you aren't familiar with the product!

[torqueman]

I have them for my wing and love them. Add the ldcomfort underwear and you are all set.

[The Shepherd]

One of Santas elves, a sexy one at that brought me my sheepskins this Christmas. She's the best !!!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/Signalsdrone/Sheepskins.jpg

[BBurton "BigB"]

One of Santas elves, a sexy one at that brought me my sheepskins this Christmas. She's the best !!!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/Signalsdrone/Sheepskins.jpg

Those look really nice...... does that sexy elf like to go for an occasional ride too? :lol:

I can't wait for mine to arrive, hopefully it will be here before end of this week!

[hutchman]

Maybe a dumb question, but how do these work in the rain. Do they hold water or do they shed so that you are not setting in a puddle?

Hutch

[The Shepherd]

Those look really nice...... does that sexy elf like to go for an occasional ride too? :lol:

I can't wait for mine to arrive, hopefully it will be here before end of this week!

Yes the sexy elf loves to go for rides, we'll be going on a nice tour together this summer now.

[trailbuster30]

Actually, Hutch, they stay pretty dry as long as they're occupied.

Dan

[hutchman]

Actually, Hutch, they stay pretty dry as long as they're occupied.

Dan

I suspect that sheep manage to stay fairly dry, but I wondered. I know that everyone who has one of these seems to love them.

Hutch

[trailbuster30]

Yep, they work pretty well. I don't think I could manage any distance riding without mine. I used one on my KLR also and made a world of difference on that seat.

Dan

[Aussie Stromer 1039]

http://www.selectcyclesupplies.com.au/Airhawk.htm

I'm wondering what these would be like,heard some good reports but a bit pricey,still what price do you put on a numb bum

[MATTMAN]

Actually, Hutch, they stay pretty dry as long as they're occupied.

Dan

I suspect that sheep manage to stay fairly dry, but I wondered. I know that everyone who has one of these seems to love them.

Hutch

Sheep stay very dry, but it only works if you don't mind smelling like one. In the frontier days they would make sweaters out of unwashed wool for water resistance. I think that's why we have the term "lonesome Cowboy".

[STROMETTE]

What a/b heat w/these sheepish things....as in riding in hot weather? Are they year 'rounders? TIA for the reply.

[BBurton "BigB"]

What a/b heat w/these sheepish things....as in riding in hot weather? Are they year 'rounders? TIA for the reply.

My understanding is that they will keep your butt cooler in Summer, and warmer in late season. Keeps the butt burn and sweat butt to a minimum. You simply handwash them, or throw it in the shower with you. Air dry or tumble with no heat. Brush it just like you would your dog, and it should last for many years. :)

I had the Alaska Leather pad when I rode to Laguna-Seca last July. We hit some pretty hot weather and I was still quite comfy. Especially when we stopped for lunch and the bikes were out in the sun for 45 minutes, or so. The sheep skin was nowhere near as hot to sit on as the bare vinyl would've been. I will say, though, that the pad is not perfect. I like to stand for short to medium periods on longer rides - even if just to change my position. The front of the pad blows up and folds back when you do this, making it difficult to reposition so you can sit back down on it. It was a huge improvement over the uncovered, stock 650 seat - especially for the money. However, I got a good deal on the Suzuki gel seat shortly after returning from the races and I love it. I know that some on this board had no luck at all with this seat but I rode on it on my trip to Denver - for the Iron Butt Rally finishers banquet - and on to Wichita and back, (4000+ miles in 6 days), and had NO comfort issues what so ever. My next step would've been a custom seat, (Rich's, Mayer, etc.), but I just don't see the need now. One man's opinion.

I had the Alaska Leather pad when I rode to Laguna-Seca last July. We hit some pretty hot weather........ and had NO comfort issues what so ever. My next step would've been a custom seat, (Rich's, Mayer, etc.), but I just don't see the need now. One man's opinion.

Sorry. I thought I was logged in when I posted this.

[Delta88]

I had the Alaska Leather pad when I rode to Laguna-Seca last July. We hit some pretty hot weather........ and had NO comfort issues what so ever. My next step would've been a custom seat, (Rich's, Mayer, etc.), but I just don't see the need now. One man's opinion.

Sorry. I thought I was logged in when I posted this.

OK. I KNOW I was logged in that time! Geez!

[The Shepherd]

What a/b heat w/these sheepish things....as in riding in hot weather? Are they year 'rounders? TIA for the reply.

The sheepskins help keep air underneath your bottom since you're sitting ontop of the wool. Air circulation of course leads to sweat evaporation and being able to walk upto the cashier at the gas station without pulling your sweaty underwear from between your buttcheeks is always a plus, both in style points and comfort level.

They also offer an extra level of plushness, I figured with the Strom I'd first try the sheepskins on the stock seat and see how far I can go before absolute bum-numb sets in.

[hutchman]

I wonder how the sheepskin compares to one of the wooden bead seats. MCN just did a review of one of those and said it was a great value.

Anyone use both to compare? ........

Hutch

[BBurton "BigB"]

I wonder how the sheepskin compares to one of the wooden bead seats. MCN just did a review of one of those and said it was a great value.

Anyone use both to compare? ........

Hutch

Interesting.... I believe that if that was my only choice, I would just have to deal with a sore ass! :lol: I am sure they look "really good", though! :roll:

[torqueman]

I wonder how the sheepskin compares to one of the wooden bead seats. MCN just did a review of one of those and said it was a great value.

Anyone use both to compare? ........

Hutch

I've had them both but not on the Strom. Here is my opinion.

The bead seats did great for air flow. You will not believe how much cooler you rear end can be. Because of the air flow everything stays nice and dry even on hot days. Great value because you can make them from the full size covers from Wally world for $8. The problem for me was it did not help as much as I wanted with the sore spots caused by lack of circulation in that area.

Sheepskin did not help much with the air flow and retains water more ( I take mine off an pack it away if it rains.) But the sheepskin did help better with keeping the sore spots at bay. Remember sheepskin is what hospitals use to avoid bed sores.

I stuck with the sheepskin but the beads are so cheep you can try those first as a test. If you find you like the beads they don't look half bad if you spray paint them black.

[hutchman]

I've had them both but not on the Strom. Here is my opinion.

The bead seats did great for air flow. You will not believe how much cooler you rear end can be. Because of the air flow everything stays nice and dry even on hot days. Great value because you can make them from the full size covers from Wally world for $8. The problem for me was it did not help as much as I wanted with the sore spots caused by lack of circulation in that area.

Sheepskin did not help much with the air flow and retains water more ( I take mine off an pack it away if it rains.) But the sheepskin did help better with keeping the sore spots at bay. Remember sheepskin is what hospitals use to avoid bed sores.

I stuck with the sheepskin but the beads are so cheep you can try those first as a test. If you find you like the beads they don't look half bad if you spray paint them black.

That's good info. I kinda thought the sheepskin might hold water. I have no knowledge of the beads other than the MCN article and one of the guys I work with. He swears by the beads, but he will not spend any money on anything, so I am always alittle suspicious whether his opinion is biased towards cheap or if he really likes something. Maybe in the future I need to listen a little closer to what he has to say!

I may give the beads a try.

Hutch

My concern with a beaded seat cover would be using it on a seat like the Strom has that is domed. I suppose if the beads were tiny enough and close together, it would probably work fine. But if the beads are large and further apart, I wonder if there would be enough surface area to be comfortable. It kinda reminds me of a bed of nails, over a wide area they are tolerable but lay on just a few, well, I guess you get the picture. I've had beaded cushions in my car and they worked fine on a broad surface but on a narrow seat like the Strom has I'm not so sure.

On the sheepskin cushion I made, I removed any portion of the cushion that wasn't necessary, only the area where straight downward pressure from my body touches is where the cushion lies. Any other material sticking out forward or back could wick up moisture in the event of rain in most cases. I can also say from personal experience that sheepskin seat cushions don't really hold body perspiration.

I don't know if anyone here has used those gel pads that are out there. They look pretty comfortable, although some of them we've used on our bicycle seats still required we use sheepskin covers over them since the gel material used isn't all that soft.
Dan

http://community-2.webtv.net/CHERDAN/MyVStromAccessories/

Hmmm. Is anybody else having trouble logging in these days when posting? I keep coming up as guest. Is there a new procedure that I missed?

Dan "trailbuster30"

[trailbuster30]

I don't know if this will help others at the board but I noticed that, at least for me to post, I had to log in for private messages prior to replying to any posts or I come out as Guest. Log in wouldn't work for me. Ch-ch-ch-changes!

Dan

[revel22]

Love the sheepskin seat. Try to keep it from getting wet however. Its thick and so dries slowly. Have done 750 mile days with this pad. I was sore but would not have made it on the bare vinyl alone.