Seat protectant suggestions

[SatchelHopkins]

Hi all,

I have a new to me 2012 R 1200RT with 50k miles. I'm believe that the seat is the original one. I don't know what it is made out of, maybe vinyl? Photo attached.

I would like to put some kind of a conditioner or protectant on there to help it last longer and maybe look better, but I don't want it to be slippery. Does anyone have a suggestion? Thank you.

 

[pauls1150]

I've occasionally used a quality leather conditioner - such as Lexol in the thick liquid form, NOT the spray (that stuff sucks) - or the Harley jacket conditioner. Buff it off and let it dry completely before riding...

 

[SatchelHopkins]

I've occasionally used a quality leather conditioner - such as Lexol in the thick liquid form, NOT the spray (that stuff sucks) - or the Harley jacket conditioner. Buff it off and let it dry completely before riding...

Just to clarify, are you using leather conditioners on a vinyl seat or a leather one. If vinyl, then that is pretty cool. I just so happen to have a 1 gallon jug of Lexol. I've only ever used it for my leather sofa though. That would be great to use it on the bike. Thank you.

 

[omega man]

Can’t add much other than whatever treatment you use, watch for any “shine” meaning the seat becoming slippery. Armor-All is great on plastic/vinyl but usually leave the rider sliding forward into the tank.
I do like Lexol for leather.
OM

 

[pauls1150]

Hi Satch, yes I have used it on my vinyl seats. After it's fully buffed and dried, it actually seemed to increase the friction against my blue jeans.

 

[SatchelHopkins]

Hi Satch, yes I have used it on my vinyl seats. After it's fully buffed and dried, it actually seemed to increase the friction against my blue jeans.

Great, thank you. I'll give it a try.

 

[skibum69]

I never put anything on my vinyl seats and they seem to be lasting just fine. Just wearing out some stitching on one.

 

[SatchelHopkins]

So, I cleaned the seats top and bottom with some 409. A good bit of filth came off.
Then I applied Lexol liquid and buffed out with a microfiber cloth. It looks subtly better. It's not as faded looking. It is not slick at all, maybe a bit tacky if anything. I'm doubt that it has any UV protective qualities, but I think it worked out okay.