Alaska Sheepskin "Buttpad"

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I bought the Alaska Sheepskin Buttpads for the BMW 1150GS about 18 years ago. I opted for a pair for the front and rear seats. We used them for a few years on trips all over Europe.

Buttpad for V-Strom


(Clicking the labels below shows how long ago!)

They took some of the pain from the seats over long distances. Over time and changes of bike to the Triumph Explorer and the Rocket III, I mislaid the main strap that holds it onto the seat.  

The front strap is elastic and it has perished. To replace that will need a new piece being stitched on. The elastic will be easy but the sheepskin might be too thick for regular needles.

As for the main strap. I checked on the firm's website and they sell replacements with the "male" buckles. The butt pad has two "female" parts of the buckle.

So I have ordered two. One lot of postage so get two and save the hassle when changing bikes!


With Vera's new seat being more comfortable than the old one, the Buttpad might add a bit of extra comfort.

Anyone else use them? Comments?

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