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[E-Skunk]

I am a bit confused about the seat on the SERG for 2012. The seat appears to be vinyl from the underside edging but mine came with a tub of leather conditioner in the bags with all the other items.

Is this seat leather or vinyl and what is the best way to take care of it? 

This has probably been addressed somewhere but thanks for you input. 

[GregKhougaz]

I am a bit confused about the seat on the SERG for 2012. The seat appears to be vinyl from the underside edging but mine came with a tub of leather conditioner in the bags with all the other items.

Is this seat leather or vinyl and what is the best way to take care of it? 
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Most (if not all) of the HD seats have been vinyl for years.  The tub of leather treatment they give you does work well, esp. for water resistance.  I also use Lexol cleaner and their conditioner on the Leather part of my Corbin seat.  Lemon Pledge works very well too.  I have not checked the '12 RG my self but would be surprised if it were all leather.   Corbin, for example makes their seats with leather seating surfaces and vinyl sides claiming the vinyl holds its shape better.  Did you check for that?  Here is what HD says on the website:

the ultimate in custom touring style and comfort in either solo or two-up configuration. Whether you’d rather be a lone road ranger or roll with a passenger, this Ultra’s custom leather saddle goes the distance in luxury and looks. With its low profile and color-coordinated diamond pattern stitching (or cover, depending on the color combo you choose) it offers custom style all the way—while its deep bucket is trimmed in at the thighs and sculpted to hold you close to your ride and the road, so you can log the miles without getting weary.

You inspection is probably your answer.  Picture is from the same web page.

GK

[motor1]

It is vinyl, 2013 has a leather panel (only in the diamond pattern area). 

[Phixtit]

It is vinyl, 2013 has a leather panel (only in the diamond pattern area). 

So is the 2013 SERG Anniversary Edition seat without the diamond patching real leather?

[E-Skunk]

Thanks! That is what I was thinking. All the 2012 press material talks about the shape and solo but in 2013 they stated leather inserts so I figured it was changed.  It looks like vinyl to me because when I wrinkle it between my fingers I cant find a noticeable grain like leather but I have been wrong at least once or twice. 

[jr1000yarder]

So is the 2013 SERG Anniversary Edition seat without the diamond patching real leather?

Mine appears to be vinyl.  Don't really care, it's getting replaced eventually anyway.

Rich

[ramdez]

Mine is leather.

I also checked their web site and its states that the 2012 seat combo is leather.

The ultimate in custom touring style and comfort in either solo or two-up configuration. Whether you’d rather be a lone road ranger or roll with a passenger, this Ultra’s custom leather saddle goes the distance in luxury and looks. With its low profile and color-coordinated diamond pattern stitching (or cover, depending on the color combo you choose) it offers custom style all the way—while its deep bucket is trimmed in at the thighs and sculpted to hold you close to your ride and the road, so you can log the miles without getting weary.

[E-Skunk]

Our dealer found out for me that for 2012 seat the manufacturer lists it as a synthetic leather that is sealed for protection and durability.

[motor1]

Our dealer found out for me that for 2012 seat the manufacturer lists it as a synthetic leather that is sealed for protection and durability.

Yes, maybe you guys have heard of Naugahyde. I really find myself very unhappy about the slaughter of innocent Naugas. You CVO guys have no idea of how many Naugas it takes to make just one motorcycle saddle.

[Phixtit]

Our dealer found out for me that for 2012 seat the manufacturer lists it as a synthetic leather that is sealed for protection and durability.

Yes, maybe you guys have heard of Naugahyde. I really find myself very unhappy about the slaughter of innocent Naugas. You CVO guys have no idea of how many Naugas it takes to make just one motorcycle saddle.

LOL

Naugahyde (sometimes abbreviated to Nauga) is an American brand of artificial leather ("pleather"). Naugahyde is a composite of a knit fabric backing and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic coating. It was developed by United States Rubber Company, and is now manufactured and sold by the Uniroyal Engineered Products division of Michelin. Its name, first used as a trademark in 1936,[1] comes from the Borough of Naugatuck, Connecticut, where it was first produced. Uniroyal asserts that Naugahyde is one of the most popular premium pleathers.[citation needed] Naugahyde is manufactured in Stoughton, Wisconsin.[2]
Advertising campaign showing the fictional Nauga character. Note that the Nauga's skin is made of vinyl.

A marketing campaign of the 1960s and 1970s asserted humorously that Naugahyde was obtained from the skin of an animal called a "Nauga". The claim became an urban myth.[3] The campaign emphasized that, unlike other animals, which must typically be slaughtered to obtain their hides, Naugas can shed their skin without harm to themselves.[4] The Nauga doll, a squat, horned monster with a wide toothy grin, became popular in the 1960s and is still sold today.[5]

British singer-songwriter Al Stewart referred to Naugahyde in his song 'Gina in The Kings Road' on his 2005 album 'A Beach Full of Shells'. Set in the swinging 60s in London, the song is about a young lady, popular with many gentlemen, with whom he forms a liaison about which he says "Don't you cast aspersions on my Naugahyde affair".

[E-Skunk]

A marketing campaign of the 1960s and 1970s asserted humorously that Naugahyde was obtained from the skin of an animal called a "Nauga". The claim became an urban myth.[3] The campaign emphasized that, unlike other animals, which must typically be slaughtered to obtain their hides, Naugas can shed their skin without harm to themselves.[4] The Nauga doll, a squat, horned monster with a wide toothy grin, became popular in the 1960s and is still sold today.

Those poor little Naugas! Running around in the winter naked! Maybe the MoCo should give them leather jackets to keep warm!

[Twolanerider]

Yes, maybe you guys have heard of Naugahyde. I really find myself very unhappy about the slaughter of innocent Naugas. You CVO guys have no idea of how many Naugas it takes to make just one motorcycle saddle.

Damn things are bigger than than Johnny Carson.  Probably get two or three seats out of even a small one...