Seat covers

Does anyone use seat covers on their bikes in bad weather? I used to use one on my Corbin saddle as it was perforated leather and read that getting it soaked was not a good thing. The V85TT saddle is also perforated but I don't see any care instructions or mention of what to do in the rain.

I paid $50 for a rain cover for the leather Corbin seat on the Beemer. 140,000 miles, tens of thousands in the rain and left out uncovered at more than a few rallies, it still looks and feels the same as new. I never used the cover.   I did keep it oiled down.
The V85 seat sure looks like it would hold water but I don't see anyone complaining about it on any lists.  I would assume (I know about ass u me) the manufacturer would design the seat so it would repel a reasonable amount of water.  Time will tell.

I know this is a slightly different approach but my V Strom 650 seat was less than comfortable.....a 45 minute seat. So I spent a whopping $22 ($12 cheaper copies on Amazon) Sit and Fly 3D mesh seat cover. Besides increasing comfort greatly....4 hour seat, or more....owners claim that it allows the user to sit on a wet seat as you basically sit above the water. I haven't had the misfortune to try this feature but it does allow excellent airflow under my naughty bits and bumm. Wont keep your seat dry but will help keep your butt dry. One note: to be fair, at the time I added the cover I also lowered my pegs and that also increased seat comfort by changing the angle of my legs slightly. I am 6'1" and the peg lowering was a game changer, along with the seat cover.[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]

Scott

Thanks Scott. I do have a mesh pad for hot weather riding. Am wondering about something to keep the seat dry. Suppose I can stuff my cover in the bags.

Jim “King of Fleece” has a company that custom makes waterproof seat covers. He’s a Guzzi guy, and posts on WG and ADV. He lives in upstate NY.

Thanks Cam but I think he's temporarily stopped business. I'll PM him on WG to see if that still the case.