Seat Covers
About Seat Covers
A seat cover is the replaceable skin stretched over a seat's foam and base. Riders replace one when the original has split, faded or worn slick, or when they want a grippier surface on an off-road bike without buying a whole new seat.
Style depends on the machine. The motocross covers listed here, including gripper and ribbed designs for Yamaha YZ, Honda CRF, Kawasaki KX and Husqvarna models, have a textured surface that stops your legs sliding as you move around the bike. They are cut to the stock seat shape, so the model and year in the title matter more than the color. Some cruiser seat pieces for Harley-Davidson models are listed here too, so read the title to see whether you are buying a cover or a complete seat.
A cover only replaces the skin. If the foam has gone flat or the base is cracked, a new seat from Seats is the better repair. Brands in this category include Mustang, Drag Specialties, Parts Unlimited, Arlen Ness and Saddlemen. Related seat parts are in Backrests, Additional Seat Parts and Seat Cowls, all within Seats, Parts & Accessories. If you are unsure how to confirm a fit, read why parts don't fit and how to avoid it.
FAQs on motorcycle seat covers
What is a gripper seat cover?
A gripper seat cover has a ribbed or textured surface that adds friction between your pants and the seat. On a dirt bike it helps you stay put when you slide forward or back. It is a replacement cover sized to a specific seat, so match the model and year.
How do I put a new cover on a motorcycle seat?
Remove the seat, pull the staples that hold the old cover and lift it off. Check the foam and base, then fit the new cover snug and even, starting at the center of each side, and staple it to the base. Use staples short enough that they do not come through the base.
Will a new cover change seat height or comfort?
A standard replacement cover is a thin skin, so it changes the surface feel and grip, not the seat height or how firm the foam is. If the seat is too hard or flat, the fix is new foam or a different seat, not a cover.
How do I keep a vinyl seat cover from cracking?
Wash it with mild soap and water, avoid harsh solvents, and keep the bike out of direct sun when you can. A vinyl-safe protectant helps, but keep it off the part you sit on, because it can make the seat slippery.
How do I know which seat cover fits my bike?
Seat covers are cut to the shape of a specific seat, so the title lists the make, model and year range, for example a Yamaha YZ 125/250 for a given set of years. Pick your machine in the Ride Finder at the top of the page and compare the listing against your seat.
