| There are various kinds of leather saddlebags. The | | | | help it look brand new. Just remember not to overdo |
| three major categories used to classify the leather | | | | it because you can clog the pours of the leather. You |
| used for making saddlebags are split, vegetable and | | | | should also avoid using petroleum products that can |
| chrome leather motorcycle saddlebags. Although they | | | | ruin the leather overtime rather than making it last. |
| are very different from each other, the method used | | | | Use conditioners instead that can actually penetrate |
| for taking care of them is very similar. | | | | the fibers. When polishing the motorcycle saddlebags, |
| Like any other object, proper care and maintenance | | | | make sure that you spread the cream evenly and |
| is needed for leather saddlebags to last. Below is a | | | | thinly in every part. Polishing is done to make your |
| step by step guide in cleaning them. | | | | saddlebags stand out and look more attractive. |
| Step 1: | | | | Step 4: |
| You must start cleaning your saddlebags in a | | | | The last stage is to use a water protector to avoid |
| well-ventilated area. This is a wise idea because you | | | | watermarks from being left on the surface by rain. |
| will be using dangerous chemicals which are included in | | | | This can block the water from being absorbed in the |
| the cleaning solutions. If you can, do your cleaning | | | | leather that can possibly damage it. This is done |
| outdoors where there is enough sunlight. It will also | | | | through applying a mink oil or silicone spray. This can |
| be best if you use a mild cleaning solution as to not | | | | also help the saddlebags look cleaner for a longer |
| deteriorate the quality and color of the saddlebag. | | | | period of time. |
| You can also add water to the cleaning solution to | | | | Just remember never to place the saddlebags in |
| dilute it. To ensure that the cleaning solution that you | | | | front of a heated zone to dry because this will cause |
| will be using is ideal for your leather saddlebag, try it | | | | the oil be absorbed in the bag and dry out. You can |
| by cleaning the back of the saddlebag first and see | | | | also use saddlebag rain covers which are very useful |
| the results. | | | | if you are planning to travel long miles. |
| Step 2: | | | | Leather saddlebags are useful equipment that you |
| Conditioning is the next step in taking care of your | | | | can use to organize and store your things effectively. |
| saddlebags. This method does not have to be done | | | | Because they are very beneficial for motorcycle |
| all the time. You can do this every two weeks. The | | | | riders, it is essential that you spend some time in |
| process of conditioning will involve lubricating the | | | | taking care of them appropriately. All it needs is a |
| saddlebags. This will maintain the flexibility and | | | | little time and effort on your part to ensure that |
| softness of the bag. You should avoid using | | | | these will last for a long time. By going through the |
| petroleum products because this can ruin the leather. | | | | four steps above, you can safely take care of your |
| Step 3: | | | | saddlebags so it can also take care of your stuff. |
| The third step is to polish your saddlebags. This will | | | | |