i have a 2006 swing with the stock seat and i was curious what to use to protect it and keep it looking good.

Any thing that is not slick. Armor All is a definite no-no, my guess is go to an auto parts store, ask the manager what they recommend.

Jon

I have been using this- http://www.amazon.com/Meguiars-Vinyl-Rubber-Conditioner-Spray/dp/B0009KKTA2

Mother's Back to Black is another good product.

http://www.amazon.com/Mothers-06108-Back-To-Black-8-oz/dp/B0002U1TXK/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

My arse usually!!!!!

I'm normally riding mine - keeps it supple and clean. The passenger can do there own work!!!!!!

I've never used anything on my seat except Armor All. What's the no no about A-A?

Lemon Pledge or the cheaper WalMart type. Works fine and is cheap. Ride it everyday and seat stays in shape.

I've been riding motorcycles for 46 years now. I've used A-A on just about every seat of the 12 bikes I've owned over that period of time. Not once during that time have I ever felt like I was slipping on the seat. While I have had to brake hard at times I've only actually crashed once and that's when I was descending a VERY steep hill in the desert of Southern California on a dirt bike (Yamaha YZ 250) and that was back in 1972. I'm pretty sure a slick seat wasn't to blame. My 09 Swing looks new and I attribute that to the fact that I wash the bike once every other week and then A-A all the plastics and seat.

thats funny as hell buffing the seat out with your butt. i tried using the lexol vinyl dressing i use for cars and it isnt terribly slick. i just let it sit a minute or two and buffed it out. i did see a write up about using pledge on it too but i didnt try that yet. thanx for all the responses i have never had to detail a motorcycle since i started doing detailing,until now ive had dirt bikes and small scooters. but i do find myself cleaning this swing much more especialy the windscreen.