Motorcycle seat covers aren’t just there to dress up your seat foam—although that’s their most obvious use. But while these accessories certainly offer aesthetic benefits, they also have other uses. Here are 8 surprising things you probably didn’t know your seat cover could offer (especially when you’re using one from Luimoto):
Enhanced Comfort
Better materials make for more comfortable seating. Remember those old movie theater seats from your childhood with the ratty felt surface, and how much better it feels going to a new theatre with leather recliners? It’s the same for motorcycle seats—even more so, since you’ll often spend longer sitting on one.
Japanese Synthetic Suede
Luimoto seat covers use a few different materials to give your rear a better place to rest, including high-end Japanese synthetic suede. Premium synthetic suede feels just as supple as the real thing, and stays fresh for longer, even when exposed to the rugged conditions of everyday riding.
Go Further with Gold Gel Inserts
To enjoy even more comfort while riding, add a Luimoto Gold Gel insert to your seat. These are separate from our seat covers, but designed to integrate naturally with your OEM seat foam for better ergonomics and reduced road shock.
Improved Aesthetics
This is probably the most obvious way a motorcycle seat cover improves your bike—but what you probably don’t know is just how many different ways there are to personalize our seat covers to your liking. You can adjust any of the following to fit your preferences:
Increased Durability
Premium aftermarket seat covers like ours also last longer than OEM cover materials. Many other motorcycle seat covers are made from leather, basic vinyl, or fabric—which are more prone to fading when exposed to sunlight for long periods and require more maintenance to keep them in good condition.
For a better understanding of how the marine-grade vinyl in our high-end seat covers compares to traditional materials, check out this post:
What Is the Best Material to Cover a Motorcycle Seat?
Better Resale Value
High-quality seat covers don’t just make your bike more valuable for you; they’ll also make it more desirable to prospective buyers. When you’re selling a motorcycle, every add-on and custom touch is a potential selling point—and our seat covers are no exception.
It’s hard to put an exact dollar amount on how much more you can ask for when selling a bike with one of our seat covers on it, but many modifications add 10-20% of their MSRP to the bike’s ultimate resale value.
Protection of Original Seat Foam
The durability of the seat cover itself isn’t the only reason to invest in a good one—it’s also about keeping your seat foam from getting waterlogged, rotting, or becoming stale over time.
Weather Resistance
The standard material we use in all Luimoto seat covers is marine-grade vinyl—the same stuff that’s used on commercial fishing vessels to protect equipment and surfaces from water damage. Not only does this material hold up better in wet conditions; it also fares better against UV light and is functionally mildew-resistant.
Extra Weather Protection
We also stock weather protectors made specifically to fit our seat covers and give them an extra layer of protection against harsh conditions. Each protector features a PU waterproof coating, an elastic to seal it around your seat cover in seconds, and a travel pouch for portability.
Shop Luimoto Weather Protectors and Other Accessories
Ride Stability
Seat cover materials are about traction and grip as well as comfort—specifically, the way your rear end grips the seat while you’re riding. While low-quality leather or vinyl can get slippery (especially over time), the synthetic suede on Luimoto covers can retain its texture for years after purchase, which helps you stay planted in the saddle during your daily riding maneuvers.
We’ve written elsewhere about the link between traction and performance. Check out this article for more:
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Unique Identity
Finally, investing in a custom seat cover for your motorcycle is the single best way to make sure it’s unmistakably your ride. While there are plenty of Harleys, Ducatis, and Hondas out there, there are only a few with our premium aftermarket seat covers—and if you come to us for a custom seat cover, there won’t be anyone in the world with a bike like yours!
The Right Seat Cover Is an Investment in Your Ride
Your motorcycle deserves a seat cover that protects the seat foam, lasts for years, helps you stay in the saddle while you ride—and looks great in the process. While many OEM covers can do a few of those things, Luimoto’s do all that and more.
Order your premium aftermarket seat cover from Luimoto below, or contact us for more information about our products and services. Together, we’ll help you make the most out of every ride.
