King of Fleece | SPLITWEIGHT Waterproof Seat Covers
SPLITWEIGHT CUSTOM WATERPROOF MOTORCYCLE SEAT COVERS
Testimonials
We are proud to share with you a collection of King of Fleece testimonials, and we encourage you to share your own story us regarding your experiance!
Here is a follow up from this customer after 20K using a SplitWeight(tm) seat cover-
Your seat cover remains awesome after a year and close to 20k miles. Sun has not phased it and it keeps the alaska sheepskin pad nice and dry.
Lee R.
KingofFleece Waterproof Seat Cover Review
I’ve had this cover for a few months now and having had it through a cross country trip is blazing heat and back at home in the rainy commute to work I feel I can comment thoroughly on its performance.
Fit:
The cover is similar to spandex with a rubberized undercoating. It stretches over the stock seat (I have the Gel Seat) and around the edges holding itself in place with some Velcro on the reverse side. It stretches neatly over my Alaska Leather sheepskin. The only issue I have with fitting is on the front of the seat. A small “hook” is located under that portion of the seat latch into the tank. This necessitates pulling up the cover fabric to make that connection than letting go so it stretches into place.
Cover Material:
The cover is made of a stretch material that is like waterproof spandex. The top side is a nice smooth nylon like finish that provides a nice amount of slip/friction. I really enjoy the added ability to maneuver into position around the seat for cornering. My stock gel seat is almost too sticky and makes maneuvering on the seat difficult. The backside of the seat is a rubberized stretch coating that is very waterproof. I don’t have to worry about that Alaska Leather becoming a sponge any longer and leave it on the bike permanently. As owners of them know, a wet sheepskin is a nuisance to dry especially over the course of a rainy week.
Durability:
I prefer to allow time passing before writing a review in order for the item to endure wear and tear. Too often, I see reviews with a brand new item never knowing if it will stand the test of time. Regarding this cover it looks brand new despite sunshine five days a week whilst remaining in a parking lot and being soaked a number of times including car washes. Unlike my Alaska Leather I see no evidence of black dye leaking into my riding suit, which is worth noting if you don’t want a stained suit.
KingofFleece Waterproof Seat Cover Review - Rider Review
Ive had this cover for a few months now and having had it through a cross country trip is blazing heat and back at home in the rainy commute to work I feel I can comment thoroughly on its performance.
Fit:
The cover is similar to spandex with a rubberized undercoating. It stretches over the stock seat (I have the Gel Seat) and around the edges holding itself in place with some Velcro on the reverse side. It stretches neatly over my Alaska Leather sheepskin. The only issue I have with fitting is on the front of the seat. A small hook is located under that portion of the seat latch into the tank. This necessitates pulling up the cover fabric to make that connection than letting go so it stretches into place.
Cover Material:
The cover is made of a stretch material that is like waterproof spandex. The top side is a nice smooth nylon like finish that provides a nice amount of slip/friction. I really enjoy the added ability to maneuver into position around the seat for cornering. My stock gel seat is almost too sticky and makes maneuvering on the seat difficult.
The backside of the seat is a rubberized stretch coating that is very waterproof. I dont have to worry about that Alaska Leather becoming a sponge any longer and leave it on the bike permanently. As owners of them know, a wet sheepskin is a nuisance to dry especially over the course of a rainy week.
Durability:
I prefer to allow time passing before writing a review in order for the item to endure wear and tear. Too often, I see reviews with a brand new item never knowing if it will stand the test of time. Regarding this cover it looks brand new despite sunshine five days a week whilst remaining in a parking lot and being soaked a number of times including car washes. Unlike my Alaska Leather I see no evidence of black dye leaking into my riding suit, which is worth noting if you dont want a stained suit.
I purchased one of your seat covers this summer for my Triumph Tiger 1050. Not only was it great during rainstorms in keeping things dry it also made riding more comfortable. It seemed like a gel seat with the cover over my sheepskin pad. Plus I could move around on the seat - greatly improving ridability.
Thanks for saving my butt.
Rich Williamsville, NY
Seat cover performed flawlessly in torrential down pour during Triumph NorEast Rally. Sheepskin cover underneath was bone dry! Great for washing bike too (when I wash the Tiger), cover stays dry!
Rob
Seat cover got here quick. Fits well, keeps the saddle dry. Doesn't keep my butt dry though :(
Maybe you can venture into waterproof pants next......
Regards,
Lauren
I was fortunate to be selected to test your waterproof seat cover for my bike, and it is everything you claim and more. I had hoped that it would rain to really test it, but I had to wet it doe, Florida.
wn myself, and it works! I am happier with this test of a product than any other I have ever tested. Thank you for a superior product.
Vic S. - Port Orange, Florida
Here is a word for word reply I got from a customer with a Triumph Tiger 1050. He has a Russell Day-Long Seat on his bike and I asked him how he liked the SplitWeight(tm) waterproof seat cover. This is what he said:
Hi Jim.
Yes, it most certainly did. I can write a better review if you need one for your site, but I finally used it last saturday on a 700 mile round trip. Last 4 hours of riding were through severe thunderstorms and heavy rain plus 2 hours I had to pull over and wait it out at a turnpike rest stop. Seat stayed perfectly dry underneath even though water was still literally pouring out of it when I put the bike into the garage. I was skeptical what I would see when I peeled it back, but it performed exactly as advertised.
Thanks for a great product. My Russell would still be soaked...
I was out on the bike yesterday and got caught in a torrential downpour, my sheepskin stayed absolutely dry under the cover - really helped with the comfort other the 600 plus miles.
Great product!!
Ian
"These are amazing. They stretch over each seat and can be Velcro-ed on (I cut the Velcro off the driver's seat so I can put it on/take it off very easily. And they are truly waterproof and wear-resistant. I left the passenger seat cover on for the entire trip as that is where I put my Coleman 12v plug-in cooler and I didn't want the cooler to wear out my seat. You can't even tell it was ever there. The passenger seat cover still looks brand new."
"I just got back from an 8098 mile road trip down to the states and back. My daughter was in the sidecar and I had a little Coleman Powerchill cooler sitting on my passenger seat the whole way. The seat has a sheepskin seatcover and then yout waterproof cover. It functioned perfectly and is still in new condition even with the stress of the cooler sitting on it. I cut all the velcro off the driver's seat cover so I can just pop it on and off as needed. We've been through glacier country, California Redwoods, the heat of California, Nevada, Arizona and New Mexico, up through Ouray, CO, Denver and Yellowstone."
"Hey Jim: Here are some pics of the seat covers installed. I left the velcro on the passenger seat as I want that one on all the time. The rear seat bolts on and also holds the driver backrest so it would take a bit of time to deal with. My daughter will ride in the sidecar most of the trip so I might as well protect the seat the entire time. I also have sheepskin seatcovers on both seats and your covers are installed over those. I took the velcro off the driver's seat cover as I will put it on and take it off as needed. I think they look good on the bike - as if you had the seats in your hands when you made the covers."
Thanks again for custom making these for me."
Dan LaPan
"YOU WERE RIGHT!!! As an All season rider, The seat cover has kept my arse dry! And that diaper rash has disappeared. Thanks again K of F!"
Dave B
Thanks for a great product!
Dan
Baptism by deluge! The weather didn't do much in terms of cooperation. I had that nice seat cover you made on my VTX before I left my garage at 'o-dark-thirty' on Saturday morning. Rain was our constant companion for over 500 miles of riding. It actually flooded in La Crosse during a storm on Saturday night and we drove through water covering the road that was at least 9" deep in places. We got lost because we literally couldn't see anything and missed our motel turnoff so we dorked around in torrents of rain for a good 45 minutes before recovering our bearings in Jan's GPS and finally making it back to the motel. The sleeves on my jacket were filled with water. My boots were filled with water. The Money I had in my wallet is still soggy today. We were both soaked to the bone because we had left our rain gear at the hotel thinking that the rain was done for the night. (besides that it was uncomfortable in the warm weather down there). Sunday's ride back to Duluth was dry for the most part, but shortly after leaving Hayward, WI, the temps began to drop... 68, 58, 48. And then dense, misting fog at about 9:00 pm. Wet again....and COLD! But we made it home in one piece. Total miles logged for the ride were 715.
The ONLY bone dry article in my possession after that ride was my custom leather seat thanks to that rain cover! My seat thanks you SO much for that, Jim. You're the BEST!
Oh and BTW - I ended up not using the Velcro strap - it fits the seat so well that I didn't really need it so I just tucked the straps up underneath. By not using the strap, I didn't need to remove the seat to apply the cover.
I've got some extensive clean-up to do on the bike but I'm actually looking forward to the rain-or-shine next ride.
Best Regards,
Dale Nielsen, Luthier
"I got one of Jim's first seat covers for my Tiger and it works the nuts...Thanks Jim for a great product as I've probably bought most everything motorcycle related and this cover is a keeper."
Jeff Fitch Perry, NY
"New! Water Proof Seat Cover! Protect that new seat on the long hauls and keep your trip dry. I have personally tested these on almost 4,000 miles of road trip in the rain for hours and over nights in storms, no wet butt! Great Product. If you tour or have a leather seat it is a must to protect your seat and comfort."
Fast Eddy/Owner - Fast Eddy Sport
"I am a very satisfied owner of one of your "sport" day long seats. I
purchased the seat for my '08 Tiger about 18 months ago and I couldn't
be happier. So when I say I am writing you about two great products,
the first of course is your seat. The second is about a rain cover that
has recently come on the market, one that I would encourage you to
consider adding to your line. I have your current rain cover, and it
works. But frankly, there is a considerable gap between the quality of
your seats and that rain cover. The cover I now use is available
through www.kingoffleece.com. and comes in several sizes. What's
remarkable about this cover is the material it's made from. Something
called "splitweight". It is both stretchy and waterproof. It fits the
seat, wings and all like a glove. You just slide it on. I actually
leave it on most of the time. It's durable and comfortable. I can move
around on it easily, when I need to, but at the same time it's not
slick. The heart of the motorcycle industry is these small vendors with
novel products that really make a difference in the riding experience.
When I first started riding, I didn't think a rain cover would ever get
my attention. But once I started thinking about the investment I made
in the Russell seat, and then saw the look and feel of this splitweight
cover, I have to say this rain cover is one of those products. I hope
you'll give it a shot.
"
Brian Becker
