Wiping with a wet cloth usually works. You could use leather soap too, if water doesn't work. And remember to oil it every once in a while.
How do you guys clean leathers?
I picked up a set of full leathers for track days & such. I've always just been a "jeans & workboots" kind of guy, with an old bomber jacket of my dad's to ride in. Now I find myself putting on the leathers for most long rides, so they're covered with dead bugs.
I'm new to the cool gear club, so how do I get the guts off my glory?
I'm new to the cool gear club, so how do I get the guts off my glory?
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I usually rub mine down with oil made from the fat of freshly clubbed baby seals to get the bugs off, spotted owl fat works good as a leather protectant to keep em looking new! :horse: :fingure:
There are plenty of soaps and creams made for cleaning and protecting leathers. Once clean, and occasional wipe down with mink oil with silicone will make the leathers more resistant to bug stains.
If you live near the US Gulf Coast, the love bugs make a mess no matter what. :-\
If you live near the US Gulf Coast, the love bugs make a mess no matter what. :-\
I use Honda cleaner. I use that shit on everything, have been fer years. Seems to work great at cleaning and protecting the leather IMO. ;D
I get rained on frequently ;D....I am actually very bad about leather maintenance, so I went to the ballistic nylon gear for everyday use.
I thought that was going to be our little secret.Dfib said:I usually rub mine down with oil made from the fat of freshly clubbed baby seals to get the bugs off
How do you get piss stains out of 'em?
You mean people actually clean their leathers! :eboy: I thought that dirty leathers showed you actually ride your bike.
Ok, soap and water followed by a leather conditioner.
Intersting choice for a first post by a non-s3-owning lurker. The 2003 R1 is on the chopping block so I can get an 06-07 S3
Ok, soap and water followed by a leather conditioner.
Intersting choice for a first post by a non-s3-owning lurker. The 2003 R1 is on the chopping block so I can get an 06-07 S3
Spray on leather cleaner/care (some sort of a high tech saddle soap) for cleaning + thick leather wax ~2 times per year.
Very cheap at a riding (as in horses) supply store. You can get huge buckets of the stuff for 1/20 of the price miniscule containers of identical stuff cost at a motorcycle store.
Very cheap at a riding (as in horses) supply store. You can get huge buckets of the stuff for 1/20 of the price miniscule containers of identical stuff cost at a motorcycle store.
saddle soap and mink oil = :drink: :drink: :drink:
+1Martin_R said:Spray on leather cleaner/care (some sort of a high tech saddle soap) for cleaning + thick leather wax ~2 times per year.
Very cheap at a riding (as in horses) supply store. You can get huge buckets of the stuff for 1/20 of the price miniscule containers of identical stuff cost at a motorcycle store.
Leathery horse sports gear has been around a bit longer than motorcycling ones and those folks know a thing or two about leather care.
You don't,just relax and enjoy that sweet urine smell,even better when it's a hot day.I've often heard "Hey pissy pants,f*#k off outta here,ya stink" ;Dkjazz said:How do you get piss stains out of 'em?
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