| If you own a motorcycle, then you should also own | | | | heavy-duty dirt and grime. Some basic waterproofing |
| boots. Roughly 80% of all motorcycle accidents | | | | materials include:o Beeswaxo Lanolino mineral oilo |
| involve the rider's leg. By sporting motorcycle boots | | | | petroleum jellyo pitch and pine taro silicone oil |
| when you go riding, you have the ability to make | | | | These various materials fill up the fibers and pores of |
| both a fashion statement, as well as a safety | | | | the leather, so water cannot penetrate them. The |
| statement. Of course, the function of the motorcycle | | | | disadvantage of the majority of these treatments is |
| boot is the most significant aspect, as it could literally | | | | that you must apply them frequently. That is |
| become a lifesaver. However keeping your boots dry | | | | because they become liquids in room temperatures. |
| also improves the appearance of the footwear, and | | | | 3. Consider waxes with solvents for more permanent |
| prolongs their lifespans. Here are some tips for caring | | | | waterproofing |
| for your Harley Davidson boots: | | | | Why is this an effective blend? The solvent helps to |
| 1. Dry your boots properly | | | | prevent the wax from becoming a liquid, thus allow it |
| Your boots can become wet through various ways, | | | | to remain in the grains and pores of the boot. |
| such as rain, stepping in deep water, wet grass, etc. | | | | 4. Remove factory-waterproofing treatment before |
| Make sure that you dry your boots immediately, and | | | | applying wax to chrome/oil-tanned leather |
| not through means such as a hairdryer. Such | | | | Removing the factory waterproofing treatment will |
| methods could cause the leather to become stiff and | | | | allow the boot to retain the wax better. To remove |
| to contract. In fact, make sure to provide much air | | | | the manufacturer's waterproofing, use a soft brush |
| circulation and minimum heat or no heat, when drying | | | | with a mild dishwashing liquid soap or a residue-free |
| your boots. | | | | type of detergent. Afterwards, let the boots dry |
| 2. Waterproof your boots | | | | totally and then apply your own waterproofing (i.e. |
| You might assume that motorcycle boots have | | | | beeswax) |
| already been pre-waterproofed. It is indeed true that | | | | 5. Use beeswax products for uses other than |
| particular boots designed for motorcyclists contain | | | | waterproofing |
| waterproofed liners. In other cases, the manufacturer | | | | While beeswax products are effective in |
| of the boots has factory-treated the boots. | | | | waterproofing motorcycle boots, you can also use |
| However, even these boots will require | | | | them for general protection of leather. That includes |
| waterproofing upkeep. A word of warning: before | | | | rough, sanded, recycled, suede, and split leather. |
| choosing a certain method for waterproofing your | | | | However, keep in mind that your boots will look (and |
| boots, be certain that it does not clash with the | | | | smell) different. |
| factory treatment. | | | | Waterproof boots are vital whenever we hit the |
| Prior to waterproofing your boots, verify that they | | | | road with our motorcycles. Use these basic |
| are first dry and clean. Use a damp cloth to remove | | | | waterproofing guidelines to keep the water out, and |
| tiny dirt particles, and a wet brush to remove | | | | the comfort in. |