Sheepskin seat pad
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Simon_h
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hope you have waterproof trousers on.
Yup
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I only use it for long tours and once it's on, it stays on till I get home. Looks worse than it is - as long as you've got waterproofs on, you don't feel the wet (and they dry quickly).
Gives others a laugh at rest stops though
generally sheep are waterproof 
so there shouldn't be anything to worry about other than getting wet (you and the sheep)
I generally only use mine on a tour (day in day out riding) and so I'll take it off overnight and store it in the pannier to prevent birds, dew, or rain settling in…… (unless it's wet from the days riding in which case I take it indoors to dry it out)
However if the day starts dry then the sheepskin goes on the bike and stays on all day, and quite often I still use it when the day starts wet (waterproof trousers )
To be fair they generally dry out quite quickly when on the bike I guess due to the airflow.
so there shouldn't be anything to worry about other than getting wet (you and the sheep)I generally only use mine on a tour (day in day out riding) and so I'll take it off overnight and store it in the pannier to prevent birds, dew, or rain settling in…… (unless it's wet from the days riding in which case I take it indoors to dry it out)
However if the day starts dry then the sheepskin goes on the bike and stays on all day, and quite often I still use it when the day starts wet (waterproof trousers )
To be fair they generally dry out quite quickly when on the bike I guess due to the airflow.
Lazy question (since I have not searched myself), where did/do you get one of these please?
Chris
OK, quick search found this.....http://www.lambland.co.uk/shop/motorcycle-seat-p-1190.html
Chris
OK, quick search found this.....http://www.lambland.co.uk/shop/motorcycle-seat-p-1190.html
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If mine gets wet I take it off and strap it over my luggage when the rain stops. I get strange looks as it looks like I have been poaching or collecting road-kill.
OldCroc
OldCroc
+1 mine was from easy rider company and just pulls over the seat in a few seconds with a good fit. simple to take off and store in a pannier at stops for lunch/ overnight if rain due on long tours and no need to fit otherwisegenerally sheep are waterproof
I generally only use mine on a tour (day in day out riding) and so I'll take it off overnight and store it in the pannier to prevent birds, dew, or rain settling in…… (unless it's wet from the days riding in which case I take it indoors to dry it out)
However if the day starts dry then the sheepskin goes on the bike and stays on all day, and quite often I still use it when the day starts wet (waterproof trousers )
To be fair they generally dry out quite quickly when on the bike I guess due to the airflow.
When touring with sheepskin covers on I used a Trekmates Backpack Raincover (pretty sure it is a medium) and it covered both seats fine and was quick and easy to put on. Took up very little room in panniers (far less than the sheepskin covers would) and had no problems with leaving it on the bike overnight while parked up in various areas. Cost about £7 when I got mine. Can also be used as a backpack cover 
http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/trekmates-backpack-raincover-medium-p116035
Trekmates Backpack Raincover will give you the extra protection you need to keep your gear dry when the elements turn against you.
Features:
Lightweight waterproof ripstop fabric
Elasticated drawcord
Packs away in its own stuff sack
http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/trekmates-backpack-raincover-medium-p116035
Trekmates Backpack Raincover will give you the extra protection you need to keep your gear dry when the elements turn against you.
Features:
Lightweight waterproof ripstop fabric
Elasticated drawcord
Packs away in its own stuff sack
Simon_h
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Sheep
Do these things actually make a difference comfort wise on a long day?
I've never sat on a sheep so dont know how comfortable they are!
Do these things actually make a difference comfort wise on a long day?
I've never sat on a sheep so dont know how comfortable they are!
The sheepskin on its own made a definite difference for me - definitely reduced the ache / sores after long days. However I now use mine over a Putnams inflatable cushion (the sheepskin holds it in place) which makes even more difference. Just did a 10 hr day from Tobermory to home and although knackered, didn't have a sore arse (ooh er missus).
I got mine from Lambland (as in the link above).
When touring with sheepskin covers on I used a Trekmates Backpack Raincover (pretty sure it is a medium) and it covered both seats fine and was quick and easy to put on. Took up very little room in panniers (far less than the sheepskin covers would) and had no problems with leaving it on the bike overnight while parked up in various areas. Cost about £7 when I got mine. Can also be used as a backpack cover
http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/trekmates-backpack-raincover-medium-p116035
Trekmates Backpack Raincover will give you the extra protection you need to keep your gear dry when the elements turn against you.
Features:
Lightweight waterproof ripstop fabric
Elasticated drawcord
Packs away in its own stuff sack
Thanks: I will get one
Cheers
+1
for the inflatable cushion, with a very small amount of air, and it's like an airhawk. Cushion came from Blacks (camping pillow) in an end of season sale (about £5 - so worth a trial).The sheepskin has some movement in it between skin and top of wool and so you're not in direct contact with the seat. Thus it allows some movement and air under your bum, which also keeps you a little bit cooler (although it doesn't make the bike look cool - It is a GS so who cares)
rodders
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Black sheep of the family I see...
Yup
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I only use it for long tours and once it's on, it stays on till I get home. Looks worse than it is - as long as you've got waterproofs on, you don't feel the wet (and they dry quickly).
Gives others a laugh at rest stops though
Simon_h
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I got the mad cow design and wish I'd got the plain black instead.
Stealthy black is the way to go
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just a daft Q, but mine arrived from lambland and i have no idea how best to fit. obviously its just a plain fleece so how have you all adapted it to fit??
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Dave
ps naively thought it would come with straps or something? not sure what i was expecting for £10 but the cat has made a bed of it in the spare room
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Dave
ps naively thought it would come with straps or something? not sure what i was expecting for £10 but the cat has made a bed of it in the spare room
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