So as many have noted the Savage stock seat is NOT comfortable for very long.  I really did not want to drop near $300 on a Corbin ( as nice as I am sure they are).. that kind of money just seems to rail against the whole being of a Savage... I found an old chap that recovers boat seats and makes bikini tops for boats. The request was for him  to recover the seat and pad it up so i could ride a tich longer. I haven't gotten to ride more than my normal of 20 minutes or so at a time but I am hopeful and pleased.

Original Seat:



New seat:







This was built on my original frame, so he did not go into modifing that.  And he gave me back my old covers, as there is really nothing wrong with them.

Lemme add my dos centavos about seats...   If you're into longer distances, plush is NOT the way to go.   It may be comfy for short rides like commutes, but will quickly become annoying on a distance ride..   The reason is, on a distance ride your jeans will eat your butt and thighs alive; i.e., the actual denim material will totally conform at the skin level and become VERY uncomfortable.  If there is no way for air to circulate to evaporate sweat, it multiplies the problem 10 fold.   Choose a seat kinda like you would choose a mattress for your bed, depending on how you ride or sleep.  I have purchased several Corbins and have done marathon rides (1000 miles in 24 hours, and 11,700 miles in 21 days).   I chose a firm seat for those rides and had no regrets.

Another pic.

Thats a well spent 5 bucks! IDK if sealing it would be okay or not,, Id sure be tempted to see what some mink oil did, it mite last a lot longer. The sun will wreak havoc on leather & itll get wet & then dry out & go to heck, like a boot not cared for.

Here is what my bike looks like now that I used the rear pad & cover of the Shadow seat on my stock pan. My 16 y/o son says that it is a whole lot more comfortable.