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Any suggestions on waterproof + airflow seat covers??

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Allen42

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I took a ride with some HD riders that both had Micro-Air seat covers like the one pictured below.

I ready to order one, but I'm concerned these are basically "stretch-over" types of covers and won't conform to the deep bucket style of the RTL seat.

Does anyone have a suggestion for something both waterproof and help with airflow such as these, made specifically for the (2019) RTL, and can be punctured for the driver's backrest?

TIA!

For those interested, here's a link to the one I'm considering: https://www.skootdog.com/products/micro-air-seat-covers
 

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I'm surprised that a cover that is Waterproof is also Breathable ...... AND it stretches ...... To me IF it stretches, it doesn't matter what it looks like on the seat once you sit on it - it will conform to the shape of the seat AND your Butt ..... hope it works out for you ....Mike :thumbup:
 
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BLUEKNIGHT911 said:
I'm surprised that a cover that is Water-proof is also Breathable ...... AND it stretches ...... To me IF it stretches, it doesn't matter what it looks like on the seat once you sit on it - it will conform to the shape of the seat AND your Butt ..... hope it works out for you ....Mike :thumbup:
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These are basically a plastic honeycomb-like structure. Both of the Harley buddies swore by them. I do agree, I think they would stretch as I sat on them and be fine, but they may also pinch or something. Also concern that the aesthetics of something like this might not look that great if's normally just stretched over the seat.. I've written the mfg to get their input.
 
I have had two Sit-N-Fly covers on my bikes and I was very pleased with them. Not so much as a cushion, but really allows air flow which increases comfort. They don't come in specific bike sizes, but they make ones for large seats. You may have to contact them for a Spyder reference. As far as aesthetics are concerned I couldn't care less what it looks if I am comfortable, but these don't look bad at all.
https://www.sitandfly.com/
 
Navydad said:
I have had two Sit-N-Fly covers on my bikes and I was very pleased with them. Not so much as a cushion, but really allows air flow which increases comfort. They don't come in specific bike sizes, but they make ones for large seats. You may have to contact them for a Spyder reference. As far as aesthetics are concerned I couldn't care less what it looks if I am comfortable, but these don't look bad at all.
https://www.sitandfly.com/
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Thanks! These look to be strikingly similar to the MicroAir covers. I'll contact them as well.
 
If you're looking for a waterproof cover, for a Benjamin and two cups of coffee you can have this, made specifically for your Spyder.

http://https://can-am-shop.brp.com/on-road/us/en/219400722-seat-rain-cover.html

I have a similar one made for my Comfort Seat and, as BLUEKNIGHT said, once I get my butt on it, I don't care a rat's rump about whether it's breathable as long as it keeps my seat dry, which it does in real frog strangling storms. If you're going to ride in the rain, you're probably going to wear a rain suit and, even if it's Gore-Tex, it isn't going to breathe like it's a spring day. And you sure can't beat the price, especially coming from BRP.
 
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JayBros said:
If you're looking for a waterproof cover, for a Benjamin and two cups of coffee you can have this, made specifically for your Spyder.

http://https://can-am-shop.brp.com/on-road/us/en/219400722-seat-rain-cover.html

I have a similar one made for my Comfort Seat and, as BLUEKNIGHT said, once I get my butt on it, I don't care a rat's rump about whether it's breathable as long as it keeps my seat dry, which it does in real frog strangling storms. If you're going to ride in the rain, you're probably going to wear a rain suit and, even if it's Gore-Tex, it isn't going to breathe like it's a spring day. And you sure can't beat the price, especially coming from BRP.
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The "waterproof" part of the question is meant to deter covers made of sheepskin, cloth, etc. that will soak up and retain water. I'm not too concerned about protecting the OEM seat itself, it's supposedly "waterproof" as well. I'm not certain why this cover is actually sold. I wash my seat when washing the bike, and never have noticed it soaking up water. But to be fair, I haven't ridden it immediately after a wash. If it's actually raining, yeah, I expect it to get wet, and yeah, I'll (sometimes) put on my rain gear.

I just want something that:

1) won't be 1000 degrees when basking in the Texas sun;
2) won't get all wet and sweaty on my ride and make my derrière look like I have bladder problems; and
3) doesn't look like sheepskin.
 
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Here's a Universal ATV/UTV seat cover found at Bass Pro, not sure if they carry them any more. It helps, but it's still a good idea keeping a spare towel handy for the occasional wet seat if scattered showers pass by while you're inside somewhere.

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Allen42 said:
The "waterproof" part of the question is meant to deter covers made of sheepskin, cloth, etc. that will soak up and retain water. I'm not too concerned about protecting the OEM seat itself, it's supposedly "waterproof" as well. I'm not certain why this cover is actually sold. I wash my seat when washing the bike, and never have noticed it soaking up water. But to be fair, I haven't ridden it immediately after a wash. If it's actually raining, yeah, I expect it to get wet, and yeah, I'll (sometimes) put on my rain gear.

I just want something that:

1) won't be 1000 degrees when basking in the Texas sun;
2) won't get all wet and sweaty on my ride and make my derrière look like I have bladder problems; and
3) doesn't look like sheepskin.
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I have a '14 RT and the seat itself is waterproof .... However, the seams aren't, so the water gets down into the seat FOAM and absorbs water, when you sit on it, it Squishes out .... good luck ... Mike :thumbup:
 
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I have used bead seats for years and love them! When I first saw the cover I thought it would be uncomfortable - but just the opposite! Extremely comfortable! Allows for airflow when it's hot.
For you sheepskin lovers, I've always wondered what you do when it's raining?
 
GORP said:
I have used bead seats for years and love them! When I first saw the cover I thought it would be uncomfortable - but just the opposite! Extremely comfortable! Allows for airflow when it's hot.
For you sheepskin lovers, I've always wondered what you do when it's raining?
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Mine come off in a few seconds.
 
GORP said:
I have used bead seats for years and love them! When I first saw the cover I thought it would be uncomfortable - but just the opposite! Extremely comfortable! Allows for airflow when it's hot.
For you sheepskin lovers, I've always wondered what you do when it's raining?
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Yup, Yup I've been a bead user for many years. I used to get them for cars and cut them down to fit my bike... Then I found Bead Rider was soooo much easier.. lol
I have a sheep's skin in the garage. I tried it for about 10K miles and just didn't like it... c'est la vie
 
Cosmo said:
I use a beaded seat cover
www.beadrider.com

(easy on/off, don’t have to remove seat)
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GORP said:
I have used bead seats for years and love them! When I first saw the cover I thought it would be uncomfortable - but just the opposite! Extremely comfortable! Allows for airflow when it's hot.
For you sheepskin lovers, I've always wondered what you do when it's raining?
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This looks like a decent solution, but I'm worried about the black beads (especially the ceramic "ultimate" version) getting crazy hot in the Texas sun when parked. Do you know which you have? Also, the quick disconnect straps are extra, otherwise it looks like you have to remove the seat to install/remove them.
 
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