| If there's one thing you can't ride without (aside from | | | | two weeks to maintain the leather's elasticity and |
| your protective gear of course), it's your motorcycle | | | | suppleness. This is a good way to ensure that your |
| saddlebags . Holding your most valuable personal and | | | | saddlebags maintain its good quality and top shape, |
| motorcycling items, you can't take off without this | | | | looking like brand new for a long period of time. |
| pair hanging from the sides of your bike, properly and | | | | Stay away from petroleum by-products because |
| securely attached. Needless to say, your bike's | | | | even though they do not immediately ruin the leather |
| saddlebags have become a major part of your riding | | | | of your saddlebags, they will after some time. Opt |
| that you won't hop on to your bike and speed off | | | | for conditioners that will penetrate the strong fibers |
| without it. | | | | of the leather. |
| And because your saddlebags are so important to | | | | 3. Polish your leather saddlebags once in a while. But |
| you, it's necessary that you take proper care of this | | | | don't let your saddlebag's pores get clogged with the |
| pair of motorcycle gear. Below are some tips you | | | | polish. Make sure you spread the polish cream evenly |
| may find useful in caring for your saddlebags. | | | | and thinly on the surface and not to concentrate on |
| 1. Use a high-quality cleaning solution for leather | | | | one area only. |
| motorcycle saddlebags to clean your saddlebags. | | | | 4. Apply water protector on your saddlebags to |
| Before you use the solution, check on the label to | | | | protect it from rain or water and so that there won't |
| determine if it contains strong chemicals that may | | | | be watermarks on it. You can also waterproof your |
| harm the saddlebag's material. Be sure to use only a | | | | biker saddlebags by applying mink oil or silicone spray. |
| mild solution so that the color and quality of the | | | | But because this may darken the color of the |
| saddlebag won't deteriorate. If you're not sure, dilute | | | | leather, it is suggested that you try it on first on a |
| the solution in water to be safe and then apply the | | | | small area of the leather that is not so visible. If ever |
| mixture on a piece of clean cloth and rub on the | | | | your saddlebags get wet, never dry it out by putting |
| saddlebag's surface. | | | | in direct contact with heat like the radiator. Heat will |
| An important thing to remember is to clean your | | | | absorb the oil of the leather and leave it dry. Instead, |
| saddlebags outdoors because these cleaning solutions | | | | let it dry naturally by placing in room temperature. |
| contain chemicals that are dangerous to inhale. Should | | | | Leather saddlebags come in various kinds, all with |
| you need to clean it indoors, in a garage perhaps, | | | | varying quality. But what's common about them is |
| make sure it has good ventilation. | | | | that they need proper care and treatment to ensure |
| 2. When it comes to conditioning your bike's | | | | that they stay in good quality and will last a long time. |
| saddlebags, you need not do it very frequently. You | | | | With these simple tips, your saddlebags' lifespan will |
| can apply leather conditioner once a week or once in | | | | last as long as your passion for motorcycle riding. |