Leather for motorcycles
Upholstery hides for seats, natural grain and Crazy Horse for saddlebags, and fringe for bags and floorboards. In stock and shipped from New York.
How much you need
Formats at a glance
- Natural grain half sideabout 10 sq ft
- Natural grain full sideabout 20 sq ft
- Crazy Horse full sideabout 25 sq ft
- Upholstery whole hideabout 45–50 sq ft
- Fringe, by the foot$19.99 for 1 ft · $11.11/ft at 9 ft
For a seat, ask your upholsterer how much leather the job needs. For saddlebags, lay out your pattern pieces against the side sizes above. Adding fringe? Measure each edge and round up to the next foot.
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Seats, bags and fringe
Upholstery hides, for seats
The same upholstery hides we sell for car and truck interiors. Classic or Premium for a standard seat; Distressed for more character.
1.0–1.5 mm (3–4 oz) · chrome tanned · ~45–50 sq ft whole hideFrom $219.99 a hideShop upholstery hides →
Natural Grain, for saddlebags
Soft natural-grain cowhide with a pebble that's never corrected. Sold as half and full sides in our widest color range.
1.1–1.3 mm (3 oz) · chrome tanned · full aniline · made in USABlack: $79.99 half side (~10 sq ft) · $134.99 full side (~20 sq ft)Shop natural grain →
Crazy Horse, for bags
Heavier, with a firm temper that stands on its own. Waxes and oils give it a strong pull-up. The back is smooth and clean, so it can be used without lining.
1.8–2.0 mm (4–5 oz) · wax/oil finish · ~25 sq ft side$199.99 a side · Black, Mocha, Whiskey · sheets from $14.99Shop Crazy Horse →
Fringe, for bags and floorboards
Our best-selling product. Pre-cut 1/4" strands, 7" long, on a 1" uncut lip you sew or glue along a saddlebag flap, bag bottom or floorboard.
1.1–1.3 mm (3 oz) · deer tanned · eleven colors · made in USA$19.99 for 1 ft · $11.11/ft at 9 ftShop black fringe →
Not sure? Order swatches to feel the leathers before you buy.
Black leather for bikes
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What you are buying
- ThicknessUpholstery hides 1.0–1.5 mm (3–4 oz). Natural grain and fringe 1.1–1.3 mm (3 oz). Crazy Horse 1.8–2.0 mm (4–5 oz).
- Fringe cut1/4" strands, 7" long, on a 1" uncut lip for sewing or gluing
- FormatsFringe by the foot, natural grain in half and full sides, Crazy Horse in sides and sheets, upholstery in whole hides.
- Made inUSA (natural grain and fringe)
- ShippingIn stock and shipped from New York. Free shipping within the US.
Building seats or bags for customers?Shops and brands: ask about bulk pricing on qualifying orders, net terms for approved trade accounts, and custom die cuts for repeat shapes.
Bulk pricingCustom die cutsQuestions
Before you order
What leather should I use for a motorcycle seat?
Our upholstery hides, the same ones we sell for car interiors. Classic or Premium for a standard seat, or Distressed for a broken-in look. Ask your upholsterer how much the seat needs before you order.
Natural grain or Crazy Horse for saddlebags?
Natural grain is soft and 1.1–1.3 mm, in our widest color range. Crazy Horse is heavier at 1.8–2.0 mm, with a firm temper that holds its shape, and its smooth back can be used without lining.
How do I add fringe to a saddlebag or floorboard?
Sew or glue the 1" uncut lip along the edge, and the 7" strands hang free. Our customers have trimmed saddlebag bottoms and floorboards this way.
Can I feel the leather before I buy?
Yes. Order individual swatches ($4.99 each) to compare the upholstery hides, natural grain and Crazy Horse before you commit.
Can I fix just one seat panel?
Yes. Our Classic and Distressed upholstery leathers come in 12" × 24" sheets for $23.99, so you can patch or re-cover a small panel without buying a whole hide.
Do you supply shops and brands?
Yes. Bulk pricing on qualifying orders, net terms for approved trade accounts, and custom die cuts for repeat shapes.
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