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Tan motorcycle leather hide — water-resistant distressed buffalo, FMVSS 302 / Cal 117 rated, Carolyn Fabrics Sidecar collection

Carolyn Fabrics

Sidecar Motorcycle Seat Leather

$525.00
Suitable for aftermarket automotive upholsteryAftermarket vehicle interiors • High-wear seatingSee the automotive materials guide →

Sold by the whole hide (38–45 sq ft) — one hide ≈ 2–2.5 yards of 54″ fabric.

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Carolyn Fabrics · Since 1932 ✓Ships in 1–2 business days ✓ No minimum order ✓Free US shipping✓ Full hides and natural-hide items are final sale.✓ Eligible returns require an RMA requested within 14 calendar days of delivery; 20% restocking fee; customer-paid return shipping; original shipping is non-refundable. ✓ Report wrong, damaged, or defective merchandise within 7 calendar days of delivery with photos. If Carolyn Fabrics confirms that the wrong item was sent, or confirms damage or a defect as received, no restocking fee or customer return-shipping charge applies. Return policy Need help? Call (336) 887-3101 or text us.

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Product Details

Sidecar is motorcycle seat leather with the look of a broken-in flight jacket: smooth top-grain buffalo with a two-tone, lightly weathered finish. Its protected, water-resistant surface is built for motorcycle seats and aftermarket vehicle interiors.

Product documentation lists FMVSS 302 material performance, along with California TB 117-2013 and UFAC/NFPA 260 Class 1. Those ratings apply to the material, not a finished seat or vehicle installation.

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How much is a hide?

These buffalo hides run 38–45 sq ft — roughly 2–2.5 yards of 54″ upholstery fabric per hide. A good rule of thumb: figure about 18 sq ft of hide for every yard of fabric your pattern calls for. They cut clean with very little waste.

Specifications

  • Top-grain buffalo, protected finish, two-tone distressed character
  • Water resistant — suitable for outdoor and motorcycle use
  • Chrome tanned, 100% aniline drum dyed
  • Thickness: 0.9–1.1 mm (2.50–2.75 oz)
  • Abrasion: 1,000 cycles Taber; Flexing: 20,000 cycles
  • UV fastness: Grade 4/5 (72 hrs)
  • Flame resistance: FMVSS 302, Cal TB 117-2013, UFAC/NFPA 260 Class 1

Sold by the whole hide only. Free shipping. All sales are final — we strongly recommend ordering samples first so you can confirm color and hand. Questions? Call us at 336-887-3101.

A note on natural leather: Leather is a natural product — every hide carries its own grain, markings, and character, and no two hides are identical. The distressed two-tone effect is hand-finished and varies hide to hide — that variation is the look. Dye lots can differ between hides, and screen settings shift how colors render on your monitor. Hide sizes vary within the listed range. We strongly recommend ordering a sample before committing to a hide — call 336-887-3101 and we’ll get one headed your way.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it rated for motorcycle and vehicle seats?
Yes. Sidecar passes FMVSS 302 (motor vehicle flammability), California TB 117-2013, and UFAC/NFPA 260 Class 1, so the same hide works on a bike saddle, an auto interior, or high-traffic restaurant and office seating.
Will it hold up outdoors?
It's finished to shed water, which is why upholsterers reach for leather like this on motorcycle seats and other pieces that live outdoors.
How big is a hide?
These buffalo hides run 38-45 sq ft - roughly 2-2.5 yards of 54-inch upholstery fabric per hide. They cut clean with very little waste (figure about 18 sq ft of hide per yard of fabric).
What does it look like?
A two-tone, lightly weathered finish over smooth top-grain buffalo - the look of a well-worn vintage flight jacket. The distressed effect is hand-finished, so it varies hide to hide.
Can I check color first, and can I return a hide?
Sold by the whole hide with free shipping. A $15 sample deck lets you confirm color and hand first. Because hides are natural and one-at-a-time, all sales are final. Questions? Call 336-887-3101.
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✓ Sold by the whole hide • Free US shipping • Ships in 1–2 business days