View Full Version : Alaska Leathers sheepskin buttpads
sherob
12-06-2005, 10:02 AM
These things were sent from Heaven! :bow1: Hot cross buns this morning.... love the way they feel :D
Doobage
12-06-2005, 10:05 AM
Send us a pic of it on your bike if you don't mind. That is one farkle I have been considering for awhile.
sherob
12-06-2005, 10:06 AM
Send us a pic of it on your bike if you don't mind. That is one farkle I have been considering for awhile.
Will do when I get back home ;)
Hmmmm, regular or deluxe? Still using the stock seat?
sherob
12-06-2005, 10:37 AM
Industrial Strength! :D Only the best for my... ummmm.... soft side... Deluxe ;) Corbin Solo....
I like mine too, but I don't leave it on for all riding. It changes the seat in several ways... first, if you have a cupped seat (Russel, Rick Mayer, etc...) it significantly changes the volume in that cup shape... kinda like going from well shaped boxers to tighty whities :eek: . The straps also tend to crush the wings of the seat.
It also gives your but a lot of traction on the seat... too much IMO for spirited body/butt shifting through tight quick twisties.
For long days without a lot of "sport riding" if provides great breathability and butt stability... three thumbs up.
sherob
12-06-2005, 11:09 AM
Me jealous... na! When is that cam going up... talk about jealous... ROFL!!!! :bow1:
Bones
12-06-2005, 11:38 AM
Medium deluxe. Black hides itself well on the bike. Ask for your 10% discount as a member of ST-Owners. Delivered to MA in 3 days from AK. Buns forever grateful.
sherob
12-06-2005, 11:46 AM
Ordered on Thursday/Friday... got it yesterday. Used "cheapsheep" code for 10% off... ;)
fundyrider
12-06-2005, 12:24 PM
:confused: A Corbin or Sargent seat, and still using butt pads? Aren't these seats supposed to be comfortable enough on their own? I'm considering buying an aftermarket seat but if I still will need a pad then it hardly seems worth spending the money. Maybe I should just buy the pad and stick with the stock seat.
Please forgive me if this question is somewhat nervy, but how many have bought an aftermarket seat and was dissapointed with it or found it was only marginally better than stock.
Peter:04biker:
:confused: A Corbin or Sargent seat, and still using butt pads? Aren't these seats supposed to be comfortable enough on their own? I'm considering buying an aftermarket seat but if I still will need a pad then it hardly seems worth spending the money. Maybe I should just buy the pad and stick with the stock seat.
Please forgive me if this question is somewhat nervy, but how many have bought an aftermarket seat and was dissapointed with it or found it was only marginally better than stock.
Peter:04biker:
Hey Peter, some folks have been quite happy on stock + buttpad, and it's a cheap first shot at finding a solution.
I'm quite happy with my seat from Rick Mayer (although not to crazy about him)... I gave it a try as a way to add some breathability, and some warmth in cold. I can always put it on pillion too... make points giving up the buttpad for the day! I need all the points I can get!
sherob
12-06-2005, 12:49 PM
My Corbin Solo is plenty comfy :) I got the pad for hot summers and cold winters on the leather... also got the pillion for the wife and my little biker babe as an add on to the stocker seat ;)
MNwing
12-06-2005, 01:00 PM
I've got a Corbin, but for long distance the butt pad is an added extra, esp when its hot.
I don't have a lot of padding left on the back side and have found that after adding the pad help with pressure points.
I'm happy that I've invested in both.
sherob
12-06-2005, 02:15 PM
I did glean over those switches :rolleyes: Where did you get those? :D
tdeboeser
12-06-2005, 02:39 PM
I just got that switch! Not installed yet. It's a bit big for the bottom of the left panel. Where did you put yours?
Thanks,
Tom de
sherob
12-06-2005, 02:47 PM
He's got at least 3 of them at the top of his lid ;) The lid to his left pocket that is...
Bones
12-06-2005, 02:55 PM
:confused: A Corbin or Sargent seat, and still using butt pads? Aren't these seats supposed to be comfortable enough on their own? I'm considering buying an aftermarket seat but if I still will need a pad then it hardly seems worth spending the money. Maybe I should just buy the pad and stick with the stock seat.
Please forgive me if this question is somewhat nervy, but how many have bought an aftermarket seat and was dissapointed with it or found it was only marginally better than stock.
Peter:04biker:
Peter, how are you, man?
The improvement from stock to Alaska Leathers Buttpad was huge for me. I bought it as a quick fix when I had (the first of many) problems with Rick Mayer but the Buttpad turned out to be so good I haven't bothered with an aftermarket seat.
I only occasionally ride more than 300 miles in a day so I don't know how it would be if I was doing Iron Butt rides, but it's great for 200 mile Sunday morning diner runs and 1,000 mile 3-day weekends.
Bones
12-06-2005, 02:56 PM
Whoa, Charlie -- Which one controls the flame thrower?
miller205
12-06-2005, 03:08 PM
I use the Alaska Butt pad with a Travelcade on my ST1100. Did a 13 hour day in the saddle mid-October and felt just fine that evening (and added another 3 days right behind it with no problems). Highly recommended.
Mike
uptoblackwood
12-06-2005, 03:21 PM
Ok....and a rundown on what these very nice looking switches do?
sherob
12-06-2005, 04:17 PM
Here you go Doob...
fundyrider
12-06-2005, 04:22 PM
Peter, how are you, man?
The improvement from stock to Alaska Leathers Buttpad was huge for me. I bought it as a quick fix when I had (the first of many) problems with Rick Mayer but the Buttpad turned out to be so good I haven't bothered with an aftermarket seat.
I only occasionally ride more than 300 miles in a day so I don't know how it would be if I was doing Iron Butt rides, but it's great for 200 mile Sunday morning diner runs and 1,000 mile 3-day weekends.
Hi Scott, I'm just hunky-dory, how am you be?:D
I'm ordering the butt pad, as it stands now I can ride about 4hrs on the stock saddle with the occasional stop before my rear starts to complain, possably the pad might be enough of an improvement for me and I won't need to buy an aftermarket seat.
Thanks everybody for your replies,
Chow for now ; Peter :04biker:
Doobage
12-07-2005, 08:21 AM
LOL, thanks for that last picture.
I'll need to pick one of those pads up from them. I'm hoping it will alleviate some of the chaffing I experienced this summer.
sherob
12-07-2005, 08:26 AM
No problem... know how much you liked it :D I think it'll be great for summers... also find it great for "crunch" pad too :rolleyes:
Rob (from Hoosierville)
12-07-2005, 11:39 AM
I got an Alaska Buttpad for my ST as well. I use it on my Sargent seat but not as often as I thought I would. When wearing my Darien riding pants the seat by itself is more comfortable than with the pad. Breathability is really not an issue at that point. It does feel nice when it's cold and I'm wearing jeans, but except for short "around town" trips, I'm usually in my riding pants when it's cold out. I've not used it enough in the heat yet to give it a fair shake.
A couple issues though......
It's not really wide enough for the Sargent. I got the pad recommended for the ST1300 (medium?) and I can feel the strap attachments through the pad against my outer thighs. The buckles wind up right against the seam of the seat too.
If I had the chance I'm not sure I would buy again due to the comfort of the Sargent seat all by itself. If I was stuck with the stock seat, perhaps so. I will say that the service I received was second to none. I wish more suppliers were as customer service oriented as Alaska Leather.
My $0.02. The usual disclaimers apply. Your results may differ.
I got an Alaska Buttpad for my ST as well. I use it on my Sargent seat but not as often as I thought I would. When wearing my Darien riding pants the seat by itself is more comfortable than with the pad. Breathability is really not an issue at that point. It does feel nice when it's cold and I'm wearing jeans, but except for short "around town" trips, I'm usually in my riding pants when it's cold out. I've not used it enough in the heat yet to give it a fair shake.
A couple issues though......
It's not really wide enough for the Sargent. I got the pad recommended for the ST1300 (medium?) and I can feel the strap attachments through the pad against my outer thighs. The buckles wind up right against the seam of the seat too.
If I had the chance I'm not sure I would buy again due to the comfort of the Sargent seat all by itself. If I was stuck with the stock seat, perhaps so. I will say that the service I received was second to none. I wish more suppliers were as customer service oriented as Alaska Leather.
My $0.02. The usual disclaimers apply. Your results may differ.
Rob,
just a thought... double check your dimentions with those on the site for the med., sounds like what you got is smaller than the med I got. My Mayer saddle is a good bit wider than stock, and maybe even a bit wider than your Sargent if my memory serves me well, and I don't have the issue with the buckles. Or, maybe your buckles were'nt attached to the bottom as far out to the side as they should/could be? Don't know, but it doesn't sound quite right, and I'm sure the folks up north would be more than willing to help you get it right.
Bones
12-07-2005, 12:36 PM
I want the cell phone decal, several.
Paul
Yeah! Where are those available?
MNwing
12-07-2005, 01:06 PM
Wish there was a way to plaster one of them on the window of every car I see with the driver yakking away rather then driving.
Airjohn
12-07-2005, 01:20 PM
Gents,
I am using an Alaska Leather pad on my stock ST1300 seat. What a difference, the lateral support on the rear is much better and after a day's ride no problems. I took this a step further and put a piece of NASA type memory foam about 1 inch thick under the pad and "wella" this took it to another level. Very, Very comfortable! You can drop the stock seat level if you like and have no change in overall height.
Total cost:
Alaska Leather $45
Memory Foam $25
Total $70
Not bad results for the investment.
Airjohn
sherob
12-07-2005, 01:23 PM
I want the cell phone decal, several.
Paul
LOL!!!
http://www.cafepress.com/buy/cell%20phone/-/pv_design_prod/pg_1/p_storeid.28829160/pNo_28829160/id_8376271/opt_/fpt_/c_76/hlv_t
I'd love to be able to use this one... :rolleyes:
http://www.cafepress.com/buy/cell%20phone/-/pv_design_prod/p_texasbigbird.6716340/id_2679800/pNo_6716340/fpt_/opt_/c_0/pg_
NormanPCN
12-07-2005, 09:37 PM
Try dishing the Sargent a bit more. The seat is fairly flat and dishing may do wonders. It did for me. Night and day.
NormanPCN
12-07-2005, 09:40 PM
The tapered model? How is the fit to the Sargent. I am thinking of trying a sheepskin for the heat of summer to try and keep dryier and cooler. I have mesh pants and wear LDcomfort shorts but I get Monkey butt in a serious way and need all the help I can get. I find little/no difference between leather and vinyl.
Fastraveller
12-18-2005, 09:59 PM
I bought an Alaska Sheepskin Seat cover, rider only, and received it a day before a 1500 mile trip. I had only owned the ST for about a month before the trip. I was able to travel about 250 miles with taking breaks on the stock seat. I installed the Sheepskin and never looked back. I bought the recommended size and got the version without seams. One thing that really helped was that you can move slightly and it seems as though you're sitting on a different seat. You get support in different places by moving an inch or so forward or backward and this REALLY came in very handy. I was able to go 550 miles in one day with only mild discomfort. I think the discomfort was a result of inadequate conditioning because I've never ridden a bike that long before in many years of riding. My wife wants the passenger seat cover and I'm getting it for her right away. I'm not going to say this is an option to a grat custom seat, but it certainly has helped me at least until I can give Russel a call.
curmudgeon
12-19-2005, 03:19 PM
:confused: A Corbin or Sargent seat, and still using butt pads? Aren't these seats supposed to be comfortable enough on their own? I'm considering buying an aftermarket seat but if I still will need a pad then it hardly seems worth spending the money. Maybe I should just buy the pad and stick with the stock seat.
Please forgive me if this question is somewhat nervy, but how many have bought an aftermarket seat and was dissapointed with it or found it was only marginally better than stock.
Peter:04biker:
The key word there is Supposed. The best thing you could do is borrow a seat and try it out. I have had the following seats on my previous ST1100:
Corbin
Rick Mayer
Rich's in Seattle
Hated all three of them. Finally bought a Russell and that was the one that did for me. very expensive having to buy a seat just to find out you don't like it. I sold the ST1100 with the Rick Mayer and sold the Russell separately. I did try a sheepskin on all of those seats and it helped some. I don't need a sheepskin on the Russell. Very comfortable as is. The first thing I did after buying the 05 ST1300 was call Russell for a ride in appointment.
Phil
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