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Sheepskin covers..

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skyler.robbins
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Sheepskin covers..

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Hello Gang,
If anyone here has bought the Alaskan Sheepskin cover for their /2,
can you post a picture?

I'd like to buy one but would really like to hear some feedback and better yet see what they look like on our style bike.
I'm thinking about the charcoaled sheared.

Thanks!
Rob

https://alaskaleather.com/collections/s ... =874906233

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Re: Sheepskin covers.. UPDATED with pictures..

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I decided to go with a local sheepskin company here in Oregon.
I was hoping to go with a grey color, but after testing different colors and knapp sizes, black seemed the way to go.
I have a new Denfeld seat on the bike.
With the sheepskin cover, it is DEFINITELY more comfortable!
I was actually kinda surprised and how large it looks though.
He made it with the shortest knapp available and has it as tight as can be.
Overall.. I'm happy with it and will be using it throughout the Summer to see if it's something I'll use all the time or just on longer road trips.
The cost was $90 and he made it in 5 days.

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Re: Sheepskin covers..

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I will not comment on sheep skin (personally, I do not like the way it looks) but I think your Hella flashers are not mounted correctly (backwards?). Unless this is the shape of your handlebars... :roll:
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Re: Sheepskin covers..

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I adjusted my bars up earlier in the day... getting a feel for different angles and didn't bother to adjust the turn signals.
I'm in the fence with the sheepskin.. comfy yes.. not exactly the look I was hoping for... wish the seat was smaller or something.

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Re: Hella flashers

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palica wrote:
Wed Aug 05, 2020 7:52 am
I will not comment on sheep skin (personally, I do not like the way it looks) but I think your Hella flashers are not mounted correctly (backwards?). Unless this is the shape of your handlebars... :roll:
IMO
I agree the rear lens should be pointed outwards not inwards
rotate your signals 180 degrees
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Rotate the lenses? Does it work that way?
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Re: Hella flashers

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Nope
the lens are the same and keyed
the housing is made so one is outward and the other points inwards
to change which one is outward the whole assy most rotate 180 degrees
I like the rear lens going outwards and the front inwards
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Re: Sheepskin covers..

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I thought that the blinker housing was keyed to a slot in the handlebar...maybe not. Hopefully rotating the housing won't mess up the wiring that connects with it.
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Re: Sheepskin covers..

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Haha... okay thanks guys about the lenses... too many eagle eyes on forum!
I'm experimenting with handlebar adjustment heights/angles and I didn't bother to rotate the blinker lenses.
But I was really posting on here regarding the seat cover..hahaha.
I'll give more updates as far as keeping the ass cooler in the Summer and I have no doubt warmer in the Winter.

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Re: Sheepskin covers..

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Nice looking sheepskin cover. Does the maker have a template so if I order one he doesn't need a seat to fit it to? Can you post up the maker's contact info? Thanks!!
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