Sheepskins on bike seats - what works best

[Ruralman]

I'm hoping to do the Chatto Creek 1000 miler this year. I've never used a sheepskin on the seat but I'm going to need something for this ride.
What do you use that works well - custom made and fitted?
a bit cut off an old one?
- do you tie it on or just sit it there before you get on?
- do you whack off the leg of a sheep and skin it then use it fresh ? (they've got 3 more, they'll be fine)
Ideas and experience appreciated

[Paul in NZ]

Go to the local salvation army or secondhand store and buy an used 'babies' sheepskin. One with a short dense covering. trim it to suit your seat, sit on it and ride off.

We pay about $8 for them and chuck em when they get smelly.

Careful if they get wet, you don't want any dye running into your seat.

[Cajun]

Sheepskin are over all not that good on newer bike seats,

The major problem with the seats now days, is they make the foam nice and soft to touch from new, problem is after a few years and some kms, it compress together and has no body to it any more, another common problem we have found with honda foam, is it offen has big flaws in the seat foam(big air bubbles and like).


Or you could try a custom seat check out http://www.trimit.co.nz father in law makes them. Few guys no doubt pop along shortly and tell ya about them.

[Blackbird]

I have used a high density sheepskin for the north island 1000 milers and they're good, but nowhere as good as the seats which Cajun mentions - I now have one. However, the price difference is pretty large! The downside of sheepskins is that they pack down and lose their effectiveness if they get very wet. I'd like to suggest an excellent alternative - bubble wrap! Get a sheet of the wrap with the larger bubbles, it really works and is waterproof. Plenty of time to experiment:done:

[XP@]

The seat on my F650 had broken down, lots of little cracks in the cover letting the water in, so I threw over a big fluffy sheepskin, tucked it under the seat, clipped a bungie in place and relaxed.

You want to ba able to remove it quickly and store it if it rains... a wet sheepskin is a pain.

[Ruralman]

I have used a high density sheepskin for the north island 1000 milers and they're good, but nowhere as good as the seats which Cajun mentions - I now have one. However, the price difference is pretty large! The downside of sheepskins is that they pack down and lose their effectiveness if they get very wet. I'd like to suggest an excellent alternative - bubble wrap! Get a sheet of the wrap with the larger bubbles, it really works and is waterproof. Plenty of time to experiment:done:

Have you tried the bubblewrap or just suggesting it??

[Blackbird]

Have you tried the bubblewrap or just suggesting it??

I used it on my first 1000 miler and it was better than sheepskin. It looks a bit naff but who cares when your bum doesn't hurt so much? I bit the bullet and had Cajun's father in law build me a custom seat for the last Southern Cross. 4000 km in 5 days and nary a twinge, they're that good.

[crashe]

Tie the piece of sheepskin onto your bike.. but make it so that it can be taken off real quick should it rain... as you wont want to be mucking around getting it off in the pissing down rain.

They are great for longer trips...

I have a soft bike seat but in the summer i still put on my sheepskin for those longer trips. I dont worry about putting it on for town riding...

[snuffles]

I'm hoping to do the Chatto Creek 1000 miler this year. I've never used a sheepskin on the seat but I'm going to need something for this ride.
What do you use that works well - custom made and fitted?
a bit cut off an old one?
- do you tie it on or just sit it there before you get on?
- do you whack off the leg of a sheep and skin it then use it fresh ? (they've got 3 more, they'll be fine)
Ideas and experience appreciated

I suggest you harden up!!!!

sheepskin, whatever next:second:

[Blackbird]

I suggest you harden up!!!!

sheepskin, whatever next:second:

Done a 1000 mile in 24 hour event?

[Ruralman]

I suggest you harden up!!!!

sheepskin, whatever next:second:

And the furthest you've been in a day is????? - Vivien St?

[Big Dave]

I had a properly fitted sheepskin for my Trophy 1200. Definitely helped with the leg ache and reduced fatigue on a long trip.

Whether it was worth how it looked when I walked up to the bike and the pannier room it took up in the wet are debatable.

I do agree with cajun that on new touring bikes I've tested lately - not needed.

Bubble wrap! I want to be somewhere with some of my mates when someone rides up sitting on bubble wrap.

It would be best deployed inside ones's pants for that extra boootae look.

[Skyryder]

I had one made and took it off. Too many problems in the wet. I think the real answer to this is to have one that fits on your arse and can be removed. Know that sounds a little silly but that is the real solution to a hard seat.

Skyryder

[Blackbird]

Bubble wrap! I want to be somewhere with some of my mates when someone rides up sitting on bubble wrap.

It would be best deployed inside ones's pants for that extra boootae look.

If you've done a thousand miler, what your mates think doesn't count.

[rwh]

Bubble wrap ... would be best deployed inside ones's pants for that extra boootae look.

Hmm, now you've got me thinking. What about having sheepskin pants? Leathers and padding all in one! I guess leathers are normally not made with the skin inside out; I don't know how tough it would be. Sheep leather is presumably thinner than cow (or whatever) leather too.

Richard

[bell]

Haven't got one of these but they may be worth a look?
http://www.goodwool.com.au

[Bonez]

I just bungie my woollymoo on. If it gets wet either wear wetweather leggings or just role it up on the back of the seat or on top of the topbox if with a pillion, no vailuable luggage space used up at all. And gentle on your piles they are :yes:

There are some riders who think they are ghey, hey if my arse is happy I'm happy. :innocent:

For those that do not like sheepskins may I suggest using disposable nappies as a suitable alternative. :dodge:

[Big Dave]

Hmm, now you've got me thinking.
Richard

Ugg pants, Richard?

[Big Dave]

If you've done a thousand miler, what your mates think doesn't count.


As long as you are not popping on over-run.

[far queue]

Hmm, now you've got me thinking. What about having sheepskin pants? Leathers and padding all in one! I guess leathers are normally not made with the skin inside out; I don't know how tough it would be. Sheep leather is presumably thinner than cow (or whatever) leather too.

RichardHahahaha, what about getting a jacket made the same, you'll look like a Yeti riding along :gob: :killingme

[andrea]

I'm hoping to do the Chatto Creek 1000 miler this year. I've never used a sheepskin on the seat but I'm going to need something for this ride.
What do you use that works well - custom made and fitted?
a bit cut off an old one?
- do you tie it on or just sit it there before you get on?
- do you whack off the leg of a sheep and skin it then use it fresh ? (they've got 3 more, they'll be fine)
Ideas and experience appreciated
well ive got a fat arse, have you ever considered putting on some weight,
well you could come up to auckland to ponsonby and ask some advice from anyone there, we are of course in the gay capital of nz ya know.

[rwh]

Ugg pants, Richard?

Yup, that sums up the idea nicely :)

Richard

[rwh]

Hahahaha, what about getting a jacket made the same, you'll look like a Yeti riding along :gob: :killingme

You realise I'm talking about putting the wool on the inside, right? I think the wool on the outside might not slide so well, causing rolling ...

Richard

[Ruralman]

well ive got a fat arse, have you ever considered putting on some weight,
well you could come up to auckland to ponsonby and ask some advice from anyone there, we are of course in the gay capital of nz ya know.

Already 100kg and any more won't go on my arse - so no thanks, a food binge ain't going to help.

[Patch]

I can ask the missus to knit you fags some legwarmers and sew some frilly scarves to go with ya wolly seats if ya want. Ask Sarge, he's got the look down pat.


:stoogie:

farkin soft cocks

[far queue]

You realise I'm talking about putting the wool on the inside, right? I think the wool on the outside might not slide so well, causing rolling ...

RichardYep, I know what you meant, but that was the 1st mental picture I had, mind you, the wool on the inside picture isn't much better - you'd be all padded out and look like a sumo wrestler :yes:

[Ruralman]

I can ask the missus to knit you fags some legwarmers and sew some frilly scarves to go with ya wolly seats if ya want. Ask Sarge, he's got the look down pat.


:stoogie:

farkin soft cocks

And your last 1000 miles in 24hrs was when - just sit on your sofa and dream

[Patch]

Whatever cock, couple months ago Auck to Welly in under 6hrs and back the next day in a similar time, all on my TLR with a stock seat. :finger: :finger: :finger: :finger:

Going back down shortly again too, so I have the skills to pay the bills, not just some noob behind a puter screen :finger: :finger: :finger: :finger: :finger:

Spent plenty of time in the saddle over the last twenty odd years, plenty more to go :whocares: I really don't




just another fag on a bloody honda

[rwh]

Yep, I know what you meant, but that was the 1st mental picture I had, mind you, the wool on the inside picture isn't much better - you'd be all padded out and look like a sumo wrestler :yes:

Even more so, yes ... :(

Richard

[Bonez]

Whatever cock, couple months ago Auck to Welly in under 6hrs and back the next day in a similar time, all on my TLR with a stock seat. :finger: :finger: :finger: :finger:

just another fag on a bloody hondaEver circumnavigated the South Island on a CB550F in three days?


Edit-Oh and my apoligies for interupting your communications with Ruralman.

[Patch]

Ummmmm No!! Would do it on ma TL tho, or could use my brother-inlaw's Vespa just to take the piss - ain't farkin using no shipskin tho.

[Ruralman]

Whatever cock, couple months ago Auck to Welly in under 6hrs and back the next day in a similar time, all on my TLR with a stock seat. :finger: :finger: :finger: :finger:

Going back down shortly again too, so I have the skills to pay the bills, not just some noob behind a puter screen :finger: :finger: :finger: :finger: :finger:

Spent plenty of time in the saddle over the last twenty odd years, plenty more to go :whocares: I really don't




just another fag on a bloody honda

Oh my you big boy, you managed a whole 6 hours at a stretch - we are impressed. Now if you can multiply that by between 3 and 4 times you'll be around the same time as the 1000 miler riders.

[scumdog]

Whatever cock, couple months ago Auck to Welly in under 6hrs and back the next day in a similar time, all on my TLR with a stock seat. :finger: :finger: :finger: :finger:

Going back down shortly again too, so I have the skills to pay the bills, not just some noob behind a puter screen :finger: :finger: :finger: :finger: :finger:

Spent plenty of time in the saddle over the last twenty odd years, plenty more to go :whocares: I really don't




just another fag on a bloody honda

Sounds like you need a special sheepskin for that raw nerve...

[Bonez]

Ummmmm No!! Would do it on ma TL tho, .
And the children wait...............................

Btw I've OWNED the 550 for as long as you've been riding.:scooter:

[Bonez]

Oh my you big boy, you managed a whole 6 hours at a stretch - we are impressed. Now if you can multiply that by between 3 and 4 times you'll be around the same time as the 1000 miler riders.Looks like you've got a few options RM-bubble wrap, wooliemoo or replacement seat foam. Or you could buy a TL, which is brobably the cheaper option anyway :dodge:

Let us know how you get on ah.

[Ruralman]

Looks like you've got a few options RM-bubble wrap, wooliemoo or replacement seat foam. Or you could buy a TL, which is brobably the cheaper option anyway :dodge:

Let us know how you get on ah.

What about a hybrid - glue some bubble wrap to the underside of a sheepskin!!!
I didn't realize TL's went for such giveaway prices?

[Bonez]

What about a hybrid - glue some bubble wrap to the underside of a sheepskin!!!
Why not, but I think you'll need a block of 4 bee 4 to help mount ya mount.

[Edbear]

have you ever considered putting on some weight,



Been there, done that, but it went to that well known other place that men usually have a wee problem with...:bye:

[Big Dave]

Sounds like you need a special sheepskin for that raw nerve...

Ugg nerves?

[Big Dave]

Been there, done that, but it went to that well known other place that men usually have a wee problem with...:bye:

The feminine hygene aisle?

[Ruralman]

The feminine hygene aisle?

Geez how to respond to this one - they always put those things near the bloody toothpaste as well - the women looking in there can get a bit fidgity when you take too long selecting your new tube. - maybe thats just that time.... fk I'll get crucified on here if I go down that road.

I presume Edbear is more worried about being able to still see his feet and everything else in that direction - I suppose they stock our single digit rubber gloves in that aisle as well?

[Highlander]

ghey, hey if my arse is happy I'm happy. :innocent:


Braver lad than me to be using those words in the same sentence. :shutup:

[MyGSXF]

When touring or rallying, I always use my sheepskin on my seat.. makes the trip more comfortable.. plus.. it doubles as an underlay for my bed too!! :msn-wink: It's just a standard sized old sheepskin & I hook a bungy over the front bit & use my pannier straps to secure it at the back.. you can kinda see it in my profile pic. Never had any problems with using the sheepskin either. oh, & if it starts raining too heavy, I stuff it in my pannier where my wet weather gear.. was! Good luck with the hell mission trip!!! safe journey. :rockon:

[Roj]

I use a sheepskin on long trips, just put the panniers on it over the back of the seat, doesn't normally move to much, one of these days I will make a strap for the front, if it ever causes a problem

[Edbear]

I presume Edbear is more worried about being able to still see his feet and everything else in that direction



Yup!:yes: I'm a bit lighter than my profile pic now, though.

I used to have this saying about leftovers - "If it's gonna go to waste, it might as well go to mine...!" :(

I've got down from 98kg to 93kg, but seem to have landed on a bit of a plateau. Keep on trying though. Allus say, "No one more tryin' than me!":third: