What to Look For in Husqvarna Seat Covers
Not many motorcycle companies have stayed true to their roots especially during the last couple of decades as most have transitioned into modern manufacturers for the masses. One of the few brands that haven't gone that route is Husqvarna, especially when it comes to their streetbikes which look modern but the reliability and handling are made for a true motorbike enthusiast to experience.
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The two-wheelers the Swedish brand produces are on the more expensive side but they are still worth every penny as no other motorcycle manufacturer, except for KTM, its parent company, comes close. However, a motorbike as advanced still needs a bit of aftermarket protection, especially on one of the most used components, the seat.
Factors to Consider
Material
Being a protective layer over the actual seat, a seat cover comes made of different materials and the type of material you go for determines how protected the seat is. For instance, rubber and vinyl seat covers for Husqvarna motorbikes are great as gripper covers since they are made of non-slip materials. These are often ribbed, unlike leather covers which are more for style than protection and handling improvements.
Humps/ Steps
Together with ribbed sections, some Husqvarna seat covers are made with humps or steps as they're also known which work together with said sections and gripper material to improve your riding position. This means they make it more comfortable for you during sharp turns and keep you from sliding back when accelerating quickly. You'll definitely benefit in more than one way with a cover that has humps.
Seat Height
The current seat height of your Husqvarna matters too as adding a cover on top of it increases it. You may think that this isn't by much but it can make enough of a difference in your riding position to make your riding feel different. This can affect your capabilities as getting used to a certain height can take time. As long as the cover doesn't increase seating height you'll keep your rider triangle unchanged.
Shape
The shape of the cover is one factor that can affect both comfort and appearance at the same time. While most riders tend to get a cover that follows the shape of the seat, you can get one that accentuates it. A more pronounced shape than what the designers at Husqvarna have imagined is going to make your bike stick out.
Durability
It's not all about looks though as a Husqvarna seat cover needs to endure through the elements as much as possible. Other factors such as mud and grime can stick to the seat cover and everyday wear and tear will also affect the shape it's in. Therefore it's important to find a cove that is durable, of course, without sacrificing looks.
Compatibility
No matter how durable or beautiful a seat cover looks, if it's not made for the exact model bike you have you won't be able to make the most out of it. You won't be able to install it let alone make use of it.
Installation
Talking about installing a seat cover, it's actually quite simple, but make sure that the manufacturer of said cover has made it that way in the first place. Some make use of multiple pieces of hardware that make removing, something as straightforward as it gets, a frustrating experience.
Benefits of Adding a Seat Cover
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Protection
As you already know seat covers for Husqvarna motorbikes help keep the original seat material safe from UV rays, dust, dirt, mud, water and sharp objects. It retains the condition of the material underneath it as much as possible and it also makes it a lot easier to keep the seat clean. Cleaning is also easy when it comes to the covers unless they're made of leather, otherwise, you can put them in the washing machine and have a cover that looks like new every single time you go out to ride. That is if you clean yours regularly.
Styling
Husqvarna seat covers can make your motorbike more appealing despite being something you'll sit on. When out in the open, your Husky will look more appealing without sticking out like a sore thumb. It will be different from most motorbikes in its class but not in a flashy way.
Longevity
A Husqvarna seat cover is something that can not only change the way your two-wheeler looks but also how well it holds up, or rather its seat. Having another layer on top of the current seat fabric. This way you can preserve the seat as much as possible which can help retain as much of its initial value in the future. Doing this for more than just the seat can result in a higher resale value further down the line.
Maintenance
To keep anything clean on a motorbike can be a hassle but not if you have said component protected from dust and grime which is what covers also offer. While you'll still clean the seat, it won't be as frequent or as time-consuming.