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[Curt]

I geared up and rode with a friend for several hours during the last deluge here in northern California (we call them "true grit" rides around here). I'm happy to say the bike performed like a champ and did not short out!

However, the seat cover leaked and the foam saturated. Days later, it was still giving me a wet butt. And two weeks later, water still drips out when I compress it.

I'd hate to have to remove the upholstery to dry it out, but I fear the inside will rot into a moldy mess if it hasn't already started. Has this ever happened on your bike? Does it seem like a qualified warranty issue?

[rayivers]

Since the seat cover is apparently porous and allowed water into the foam, it should let it out as well.  I'd try standing the seat up on its rear end on a folded towel or whatever, in front of a space heater or fan.  Hopefully most of the remaining water will end up in the towel, and the rest should wick out of the foam into the air stream.  I'd do it sooner rather than later.

Ray

[dukecola]

Not only will it turn to mold, the foams will break down if they stay wet. Not sure if that's warranty-able but something is wrong and it must be fixed. There is a leak in the cover that needs reseaming.

[Ndm]

I've had a few motorcycle/atv/snowmobile seats apart and mostly all have a plastic "bag" around them, I can't say for sure with my zero, but when I have bought aftermarket seats they have also come with the bag, maybe yours got forgotten on assembly

[Kenmc_3]

I would try to compress it and leave it that way overnight to force out al the water possible. If it still drips after that, I would pull the cover to dry it out. 2 weeks is too long to still be wet.

[clay.leihy]

My 2015 FX has been out in the rain and snow and I do appreciate that it seems to be waterproof. Just wipe it off and go.

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[gman669]

My 2015 seems waterproof.

[Killroy]

I too daily commuted with my 2015 SR through the very wet January and February in the California Santa Cruz mountains by Zero Headquarters.  I would call this a torture test for any motorcycle.

Lucky, the seat on my SR did not give me any 'soggy bottom', but I did get water in my dash and Zero kindly replaced it under warranty. 

[grmarks]

My 2015 SR seat does not soak up water either. Something is definatly wrong with your seat.

[AsherEscher]

The seat on my 2016 FXS does take on some water when it rains. The seams look tight except for the way they form a bit of a ridge where water pools up and soaks right in. Then it seems dry until you sit on it.