Comfort Seat, waterproofing??

[manchild]

Put a BRP comfort seat on about a month ago:2thumbs:..luv the seat! Think the wife loves it even more. Any ideas on waterproofing the seat? Maybe something that wont make it slick? Water seams to soak in the stitching.
Oh yeah and some pics:doorag:

 

[Rando]

What brand of soft bags do you have?

 

[manchild]

What brand of soft bags do you have?

I had just got those and trying em out in that pic..Nelson Rigg CL-950. Great bags for the price, plus I can take em off when Im not using them. And speaking of waterproofing..Im gonna spray em down with some silicone waterproofing. On my way back from a trip sunday..we were in heavy rain most of the day..the rainproof covers worked great..where they cover that is. Other than that..good bags.

 

[manchild]

some pics of both

 

[jedd]

I had the same problem, a local upholsterer made me a rain cover for seat 2 draw strings under seat hold fitted cover made of boat cover canvas folds up nice and keep it in bottom of trunk. It even works when on trips to keep dew off when parked at motel overnight
Jim:thumbup:

 

[NancysToy]

I had the same problem, a local upholsterer made me a rain cover for seat 2 draw strings under seat hold fitted cover made of boat cover canvas folds up nice and keep it in bottom of trunk. It even works when on trips to keep dew off when parked at motel overnight
Jim:thumbup:

I have considered this approach, but I wouild prefer a coated nylon cover to a canvas one. Right now we use two black plastic trash bags, one put on from the rear, then another over the front of the opened seat. Ugly, but effective. We use the same thing for the RT seat. If we get a chance to try one out, we are going to test a large backpack cover. They have the right shape, if we can find one that fits, the next time we are at REI. BRP (or an aftermarket manufacturer) would do well to offer seat raincovers for the BRP seats. I have been whining about this for two years. Just like home...nobody ever listens to me. :roflblack:

 

[jedd]

I have considered this approach, but I wouild prefer a coated nylon cover to a canvas one. Right now we use two black plastic trash bags, one put on from the rear, then another over the front of the opened seat. Ugly, but effective. We use the same thing for the RT seat. If we get a chance to try one out, we are going to test a large backpack cover. They have the right shape, if we can find one that fits, the next time we are at REI. BRP (or an aftermarket manufacturer) would do well to offer seat raincovers for the BRP seats. I have been whining about this for two years. Just like home...nobody ever listens to me. :roflblack:

I thought the same thing when she gave me the canvas cover, but it was so cheap $35 I didn't say a word and in the end I really like it the canvas when wet has a lot more grip than vinyl or nylon and is quite comfortable in wet conditions, the color though is just that tan generic boat cover color.

Jim:thumbup:

 

[manchild]

Actually as far as a cover goes..i was thinking of a Nelson Rigg half cover..think I saw one on new enough for bout 45 bucks. But what I wanted was to "treat" the seat somehow..the moisture getting to the stitching..thru rain..washing and whatnot isnt good for it and it makes an interesting wet inpression on me backside:doorag:

 

[murphybrown]

Seat cover

Actually as far as a cover goes..i was thinking of a Nelson Rigg half cover..think I saw one on new enough for bout 45 bucks. But what I wanted was to "treat" the seat somehow..the moisture getting to the stitching..thru rain..washing and whatnot isnt good for it and it makes an interesting wet inpression on me backside:doorag:

How about creating one from sunbrella fabric? Totally waterproof...impervious to all weather conditions...and huge selection of colors & patterns. Anybody try Sunbrella yet?:chat:

 

[BillGargan]

How about using seam sealer like is used on tents? Might work! The seat material is not -- at least I don't think it is -- leather. If I am right and it is vinyl then the seam sealer should work fine -- as the rest of the material is waterproof by it's nature.

Put a BRP comfort seat on about a month ago:2thumbs:..luv the seat! Think the wife loves it even more. Any ideas on waterproofing the seat? Maybe something that wont make it slick? Water seams to soak in the stitching.
Oh yeah and some pics:doorag:

 

[superfly3]

How about using seam sealer like is used on tents? Might work! The seat material is not -- at least I don't think it is -- leather. If I am right and it is vinyl then the seam sealer should work fine -- as the rest of the material is waterproof by it's nature.

But be careful seam sealer might make it slippery? I would test it first.

 

[PCBeachBum]

But be careful seam sealer might make it slippery? I would test it first.

How about trying Chapstick on the stitching? Wiping the excess off.

 

[NancysToy]

The seam sealers I have used leave a shiny residue behind...or even a vinyl film. This would look horrid on the outside of the seat. You can't get inside to seal it, like on a tent. If you try it, test in an inconspicuous spot first.

 

[manchild]

Thanks for the ideas! I may just leave it alone..and just get a cover when its left outside..and try not to get the seat too wet when I wash it. My wife says I wash it too much anyway:doorag:

 

[Capt John]

How about trying Chapstick on the stitching? Wiping the excess off.

Do you think if I Chapstick the whole seat? It will keep my butt from getting chapped on very long rides.:roflblack::roflblack:

 

[SpyderWolf]

Thanks for the ideas! I may just leave it alone..and just get a cover when its left outside..and try not to get the seat too wet when I wash it. My wife says I wash it too much anyway:doorag:

That is the way I do it. I try not get the seat wet when I wash my Spyder, and have the NR Half Cover for when it is parked out in the weather. When it comes to riding in the rain, I figure it doesn't matter at that point.

Do you think if I Chapstick the whole seat? It will keep my butt from getting chapped on very long rides.:roflblack::roflblack:

Would this approach be cheaper than the Anti Monkey Butt stuff? :dontknow: Keep in mind though, it may only be effective if you are ryding naked. :roflblack:

 

[3whlLefty]

That is the way I do it. I try not get the seat wet when I wash my Spyder, and have the NR Half Cover for when it is parked out in the weather. When it comes to riding in the rain, I figure it doesn't matter at that point.

:agree: Unless you live in a very wet area. I had a Diamond seat on my GW trike with the 'velour' covering and had no problems at all. Of course things dry out very quickly out here in the West.

 

[altonk]

i use mink oil or saddle soap on my leather seat and leathers slippery at first but soaks in