Ongoing 2019 Tri Glide Build-Out w/ lots of photos, videos and observations

[GoSlo]

Kevin, is that synthetic sheepskin? Reason I ask ... had a real sheepskin seat cover on an ultra ... when out rained ... it took forever to dry out ... riding with a wet b$tt is not my idea of a good time ... LOL ... so I'd wear my rain pants until it did ... but that defeated the purpose of the sheep skin ... I loved it .. until it rained .. I'd consider going back to one if you have a solution for that?

I'm not Kevin, but figured I throw my 2 cents in... I've got a "real" sheepskin and wouldn't trade it for the world. You're correct though saying riding around on a wet one is the worst. I have a H-D rain cover that covers just the front and rear seat (available with or without a backrest option). Really easy to put on and take off, so if it really looks like it's going to rain, I throw it on. Even if the rain sneaks up on you, it's so quick to put on the seat won't get wet. Also works great for those damp nights when condensation gets the entire bike wet. The cover will keep you seat dry.

 

[FuzzyWuzHe]

I'm not Kevin, but figured I throw my 2 cents in... I've got a "real" sheepskin and wouldn't trade it for the world. You're correct though saying riding around on a wet one is the worst. I have a H-D rain cover that covers just the front and rear seat (available with or without a backrest option). Really easy to put on and take off, so if it really looks like it's going to rain, I throw it on. Even if the rain sneaks up on you, it's so quick to put on the seat won't get wet. Also works great for those damp nights when condensation gets the entire bike wet. The cover will keep you seat dry.

I have one of those ... I use it to keep the condensation off my seat when staying over night ... hate having to wipe it down every morning ... never occurred to me to put it over the sheepskin when it rains ... duh ... now I wish I hadn't sold the sheep skin cover ... I opted for this instead ... not as nice, but, keeps your backside cool and warm as needed ... does kind of slide around a bit, where the fitted seat cover did not.

 

[DK Custom Products]

I'm not Kevin, but figured I throw my 2 cents in... I've got a "real" sheepskin and wouldn't trade it for the world. You're correct though saying riding around on a wet one is the worst. I have a H-D rain cover that covers just the front and rear seat (available with or without a backrest option). Really easy to put on and take off, so if it really looks like it's going to rain, I throw it on. Even if the rain sneaks up on you, it's so quick to put on the seat won't get wet. Also works great for those damp nights when condensation gets the entire bike wet. The cover will keep you seat dry.

Do you have a link to that cover?

I've been using trash bags for decades...I'm cheap...lol...but I bet I can afford one of them and it would probably be easier and nicer. :laugh:

Kevin

 

[bikerbillone]

GoSlo, I agree, love those sheepskins, but what about you're on the road, get caught up frog strangler, or less? even? I suppose if you could get off on the side of the road and throw it in the tour pak, that would work......

 

[FuzzyWuzHe]

Do you have a link to that cover?

I've been using trash bags for decades...I'm cheap...lol...but I bet I can afford one of them and it would probably be easier and nicer. :laugh:

Kevin

This is the one I have ... even if I'm not smart enough to use it to protect sheepskin .... LOL.

https://www.harley-davidson.com/store/touring-seat-rain-cover---rider-backrest

 

[GoSlo]

Do you have a link to that cover?

I've been using trash bags for decades...I'm cheap...lol...but I bet I can afford one of them and it would probably be easier and nicer. :laugh:

Kevin

Touring Seat Rain Cover with Rider Backrest. Part No. 52952-97. $39.9 Didn't check but probably the same one Fuzzy has.

 

[GoSlo]

GoSlo, I agree, love those sheepskins, but what about you're on the road, get caught up frog strangler, or less? even? I suppose if you could get off on the side of the road and throw it in the tour pak, that would work......

I never remove the sheepskin, rain or shine. If it starts to rain, I just put on the rain cover and it stays dry. Only takes about a minute to put on or off.

EDIT:

Sorry, forgot to say that when the cover is off, it folds up VERY small and easily stores in the tourpak. Keeping it in there makes for quicker retrieval than the trunk.

 

[FuzzyWuzHe]

I Sorry, forgot to say that when the cover is off, it folds up VERY small and easily stores in the tourpak. Keeping it in there makes for quicker retrieval than the trunk.

+1 on the storage aspect. It folds up fairly small ... I fold it and put it in the bottom of the tour pak ... you gotta remember, I leave home with a fairly empty tour pak ... gives me room to buy t-shirts, souvenirs and such ... by folding it flat it takes up almost no room.

There is a down side to my plan ... once you get the tour pak full or partially full ... makes it harder to get it out ... I just put one hand on the "stuff" and yank it out with the other ... kind of like a table cloth being pulled out from under the place settings, except, I know I have to hold the stuff, I'm not that good ...

 

[ShapeShifter]

Good selection of rain covers for use on bikes/trikes while they're sitting. Haven't seen a lot of them where the manufacturer designates them as being ride on covers while it's actually raining.

 

[ultrafxr]

Touring Seat Rain Cover with Rider Backrest. Part No. 52952-97. $39.9 Didn't check but probably the same one Fuzzy has.

I have this seat rain cover also and use it when I wash the bike to keep the seat from getting soaked and I use it quite a bit on the road because my wife has a gel seat pad (Pro Pad) with a heavy fabric cover. If it ever gets wet it takes forever to dry.

 

[FuzzyWuzHe]

I have this seat rain cover also and use it when I wash the bike to keep the seat from getting soaked and I use it quite a bit on the road because my wife has a gel seat pad (Pro Pad) with a heavy fabric cover. If it ever gets wet it takes forever to dry.

Dang ... another good use for this cover.

 

[GoSlo]

Good selection of rain covers for use on bikes/trikes while they're sitting. Haven't seen a lot of them where the manufacturer designates them as being ride on covers while it's actually raining.

Not sure if it’s ‘designed’ to be used while riding but I can guarantee it works well. I’ve gone through plenty of rain, thunderstorms (even a few red cells - stupid me). I rode through tropical storm Cindy a couple of years ago for hundreds of miles and it worked fine. Keep in mind that when you’re sitting on the seat most of it is being covered up by your butt, so that and the cover helps keep the sheepskin dry. I’ve also been guilty of being too lazy to put rain pants on (looked like virga to me!) still had the seat cover on though. Your butt really gets wet because the water that makes onto the seat stays there. Wearing rain pants while sitting on the cover is a little slicker than sitting on just the bare seat or sheepskin but definitely not enough to make you uncomfortable or unsafe.

 

[ultrafxr]

Dang ... another good use for this cover.

Glad to be helping you spend your $$ Fuzzy and I know the moco appreciates your support. Keep them $$ coming in, lol.

 

[ShapeShifter]

Not sure if it’s ‘designed’ to be used while riding but I can guarantee it works well. I’ve gone through plenty of rain, thunderstorms (even a few red cells - stupid me). I rode through tropical storm Cindy a couple of years ago for hundreds of miles and it worked fine. Keep in mind that when you’re sitting on the seat most of it is being covered up by your butt, so that and the cover helps keep the sheepskin dry. I’ve also been guilty of being too lazy to put rain pants on (looked like virga to me!) still had the seat cover on though. Your butt really gets wet because the water that makes onto the seat stays there. Wearing rain pants while sitting on the cover is a little slicker than sitting on just the bare seat or sheepskin but definitely not enough to make you uncomfortable or unsafe.

Thanks! I've always thought, until lately, that it must be unsafe or too risky to ride on Harley or Mustang Covers, because the ones I've seen have the no ride in rain cautionary note.

 

[FuzzyWuzHe]

Glad to be helping you spend your $$ Fuzzy and I know the moco appreciates your support. Keep them $$ coming in, lol.

I already have one of these ... just helping me be more efficient with $$$ already spent

 

[DK Custom Products]

This is the one I have ... even if I'm not smart enough to use it to protect sheepskin .... LOL.

https://www.harley-davidson.com/store/touring-seat-rain-cover---rider-backrest

Touring Seat Rain Cover with Rider Backrest. Part No. 52952-97. $39.9 Didn't check but probably the same one Fuzzy has.

Thanks guys. Gonna get one of those. Even though some of the reviews say they're no longer waterproof...description say so too. I'll use some tent sealer on it and make it waterproof.

Moving up in the world. No more trash bags for me. :laugh:

Kevin

 

[FuzzyWuzHe]

Thanks guys. Gonna get one of those. Even though some of the reviews say they're no longer waterproof...description say so too. I'll use some tent sealer on it and make it waterproof.

Moving up in the world. No more trash bags for me. :laugh:

Kevin

First no more gas can ... now no trash bags .. I think I'm gonna faint.

 

[ShapeShifter]

Thanks guys. Gonna get one of those. Even though some of the reviews say they're no longer waterproof...description say so too. I'll use some tent sealer on it and make it waterproof.

Moving up in the world. No more trash bags for me. :laugh:

Kevin

Over the winter I bought Harley's Oasis Day Cover. Planning to use it when traveling and long parking stops on those oppressively hot summer days. It's described as being water-resistant, not waterproof. Some reviewers say apply spray-on waterproofing. Is there a difference between tent sealer and regular waterproofing products? If the sealer offers more advantages, then hopefully it's safe to use on polyester fabric.

 

[DK Custom Products]

Over the winter I bought Harley's Oasis Day Cover. Planning to use it when traveling and long parking stops on those oppressively hot summer days. It's described as being water-resistant, not waterproof. Some reviewers say apply spray-on waterproofing. Is there a difference between tent sealer and regular waterproofing products? If the sealer offers more advantages, then hopefully it's safe to use on polyester fabric.

What we've done, with many tents, is a spray on waterproof (silicone based) sealer, and then Coleman brand seam sealer. The seam sealer we use on the inside and outside. We've spent many an hour in tents sealed like this, with downpour's and nary a leak.

Kevin

 

[ShapeShifter]

Kevin, Thanks. Appreciate the info. It shouldn't take a lot of product, because it's basically a half cover that's compact, light weight and easy to pack for travel.