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[johnbv]

I'm about to bucket wash my 2012 CVO for the 1st time, up till now, I just washed it without soaking down the entire bike, question, is it ok if the leather seat gets soaked ? I have read where the leather wicks water down into the foam padding, resulting in a wet butt the next time its ridden, what's the general consensus on what to do with the seat during a good wash ? Thanks to all Forum members for any advice !!!

[DICKW]

Wash it, wet it, scrub it, it's gonna happen eventually. Get-R-Done, you'll have more things to worry about than getting your seat wet. It'll be just fine.

[Jswerve]

I'm about to bucket wash my 2012 CVO for the 1st time, up till now, I just washed it without soaking down the entire bike, question, is it ok if the leather seat gets soaked ? I have read where the leather wicks water down into the foam padding, resulting in a wet butt the next time its ridden, what's the general consensus on what to do with the seat during a good wash ? Thanks to all Forum members for any advice !!!

Never been caught in the rain? They get wet, no biggy.

[grc]

Last time I checked most motorcycles are intended to be ridden outdoors, and one of the nasty things about mother nature and the out-of-doors is that chit like rain, snow, sleet, wind, etc. tend to happen, often without warning.  I realize that Harley has had a history of issues with their bikes and water (like electrical connections that weren't waterproof), but I've never seen them come right out officially and tell the customers to only ride in dry weather.  So I'd say wash it the way you wash the rest of the bike and if the seat foam becomes soaked take it back to the dealer and insist they replace the defective seat.  There is supposed to be a plastic barrier between the seat covering and the foam, and I have a sneaking suspicion that the report from another member about his foam being soaked had to do with that barrier being mispositioned or completely missing.

Jerry

[Twolanerider]

My ass is so big my saddle never gets wet.

[smkymtnboy]

maybe, some leather cleaner/protectant applied after the washing.

[smkymtnboy]

My ass is so big my saddle never gets wet.

there are positives to everything.

[phato1]

maybe, some leather cleaner/protectant applied after the washing.

Be careful with some of those products --  they'll make the seat as slippery as cat pee on a linoleum floor 

[Twolanerider]

My ass is so big my saddle never gets wet.

maybe, some leather cleaner/protectant applied after the washing.

No, that wouldn't help a bit.  Ass would still be the same size....

[smkymtnboy]

No, that wouldn't help a bit.  Ass would still be the same size....

[Jswerve]

No, that wouldn't help a bit.  Ass would still be the same size....

Bwahaha

[TinSpinner]

I try not to soak my seat when I wash the bike so I use one of these special order seat covers. As you can see, they come in several different sizes and shapes, you're sure to find one that fits... 

[Jswerve]

I try not to soak my seat when I wash the bike so I use one of these special order seat covers. As you can see, they come in several different sizes and shapes, you're sure to find one that fits... 

[dahsen]

No, that wouldn't help a bit.  Ass would still be the same size....

Hahahahahaha.......   

Didn't see that one coming...  Lol

[FlaHeatWave]

'Never had any problems with water on any of the leather seats, either HD or aftermarket (Corbin).