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DJ Nathan V · 06-02-2008, 03:09 PM

The amount of thought going into this just reminds me that I'm glad a good ride in the rain gets the bug chunks. That's good enough for me.

...as for the bike.... it needs a bath. Badly.

Mithras · 06-02-2008, 03:20 PM

Originally Posted by DJ Nathan V

The amount of thought going into this just reminds me that I'm glad a good ride in the rain gets the bug chunks. That's good enough for me.

...as for the bike.... it needs a bath. Badly.

My leather jackets are perforated so I try not to wear them in the rain...but the rain washes the bugs off of my nylon jacket quite nicely.

TruWrecks · 06-02-2008, 03:33 PM

DON'T USE ALCOHOL OR AMONIA!

Now that I've yelled at you, use only warm water and a mild soap to clean the guts off. Baby wipes with aloe are useful while traveling. Get a good leather balsam, not a leather protectant, and rub it into your leathers twice a year. That will keep the leather soft and pliable for many years. I use Super VII balsam on all of my leather gear. It's spendy but good.

Remember that leather is skin. Care for it as you do for skin. Don't wash it with anything that will dry it out. It will stiffen and weaken the leathers ability to protect you against road rash. Also, a good leather balsam will make your leather water proof naturally. Disclaimer: Perforated leather will still leak water even when the leather is protected.

Mithras · 06-02-2008, 03:41 PM

ahh...

alrighty...as I bandage my bleeding ears...

Link for product?

Avboden · 06-02-2008, 03:45 PM

Mithras · 06-02-2008, 03:53 PM

MSDS says I've applied Butoxyethanol and Etyhl Alcohol...so go ahead and yell...at least it evaporated quickly....sigh

evander · 06-02-2008, 04:25 PM

Just ride through a car wash. Cleans your bike and leathers.

Armor All Leather Cleaning wipes FTW

r6on1 · 06-02-2008, 08:55 PM

Hey Mithras, the product that we use at our shop is called Rolite's Premium protectant. I will try and find out a website for you if you are interested. It works pretty good on a lot of different things, not just leather. You can use it on plastic surfaces, fiberglass, vinyl, leather, and even tires.

TruWrecks · 06-02-2008, 11:00 PM

Originally Posted by Mithras

ahh...

alrighty...as I bandage my bleeding ears...

Link for product?

Contact Rundle Sales (rundlesales@aibn.com) for the Super VII Leather Balsam. It's imported from Germany so very few places in the US sell it. I have put it on three sets of leathers, one pair of boots, two riding jackets, multiple sets of gloves, and the front seats of my truck. I still haven't used half of a 220ml jar.

Mithras · 06-03-2008, 01:48 PM

I think I'll research the products you guys listed and make my decision then. Thanks a bunch for the info.

FZ6206 · 06-03-2008, 06:10 PM

Nikwax for Leather. Use the cleaner and the Restorer for best results.

Oly ZX · 06-03-2008, 06:14 PM

I have been using the Lexol cleaner as well as the conditioner. Seems to be working great and I get it for free so it must be really good

ddonacazx12 · 06-04-2008, 11:36 PM

Langlitz leather dressing

http://www.langlitz.com/

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06-02-2008, 03:09 PM	#41
DJ Nathan V Retired Joined: Jun 2007 From: Auburn, WA Blog Entries: 14 I Ride: 2008 Yamaha YZF-R6XS & CBR600 F2	The amount of thought going into this just reminds me that I'm glad a good ride in the rain gets the bug chunks. That's good enough for me. ...as for the bike.... it needs a bath. Badly. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


06-02-2008, 03:33 PM	#43
TruWrecks Superbiker Joined: Aug 2006 From: Everett I Ride: One bike at a time	DON'T USE ALCOHOL OR AMONIA! Now that I've yelled at you, use only warm water and a mild soap to clean the guts off. Baby wipes with aloe are useful while traveling. Get a good leather balsam, not a leather protectant, and rub it into your leathers twice a year. That will keep the leather soft and pliable for many years. I use Super VII balsam on all of my leather gear. It's spendy but good. Remember that leather is skin. Care for it as you do for skin. Don't wash it with anything that will dry it out. It will stiffen and weaken the leathers ability to protect you against road rash. Also, a good leather balsam will make your leather water proof naturally. Disclaimer: Perforated leather will still leak water even when the leather is protected. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


06-02-2008, 03:41 PM	#44
Mithras MotoGP Contender Joined: Apr 2008 From: Port Angeles, WA 98362 I Ride: 2004 SV650S	ahh... alrighty...as I bandage my bleeding ears... Link for product? __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


06-02-2008, 03:45 PM	#45
Avboden MotoGP Contender Joined: Oct 2007 From: Pullman/Spokane, Wa I Ride: 2007 BMW F800S	__________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


06-02-2008, 03:53 PM	#46
Mithras MotoGP Contender Joined: Apr 2008 From: Port Angeles, WA 98362 I Ride: 2004 SV650S	MSDS says I've applied Butoxyethanol and Etyhl Alcohol...so go ahead and yell...at least it evaporated quickly....sigh __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter

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06-02-2008, 04:25 PM	#47
evander MotoGP Contender Joined: Sep 2006 From: N side Spokane I Ride: a Yamaha slayer real slow.	Just ride through a car wash. Cleans your bike and leathers. Armor All Leather Cleaning wipes FTW __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


06-02-2008, 08:55 PM	#48
r6on1 Pit Crew Joined: Jul 2007 From: Yakivegas, Washington I Ride: 2004 R6	Hey Mithras, the product that we use at our shop is called Rolite's Premium protectant. I will try and find out a website for you if you are interested. It works pretty good on a lot of different things, not just leather. You can use it on plastic surfaces, fiberglass, vinyl, leather, and even tires. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


06-03-2008, 01:48 PM	#50
Mithras MotoGP Contender Joined: Apr 2008 From: Port Angeles, WA 98362 I Ride: 2004 SV650S	I think I'll research the products you guys listed and make my decision then. Thanks a bunch for the info. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


06-03-2008, 06:10 PM	#51
FZ6206 Endorsed Joined: Jun 2008 From: Seattle, WA I Ride: - as often as possible	Nikwax for Leather. Use the cleaner and the Restorer for best results. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


06-03-2008, 06:14 PM	#52
Oly ZX Daytime Adventure Seeker Joined: Jan 2006 From: Olympia,Wa. Blog Entries: 2 I Ride: '04 ZX12 '05 ZX10	I have been using the Lexol cleaner as well as the conditioner. Seems to be working great and I get it for free so it must be really good __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


06-04-2008, 11:36 PM	#53
ddonacazx12 MotoGP Contender Joined: Jul 2007 From: Camas, Washington I Ride: 05 zx12r	Langlitz leather dressing http://www.langlitz.com/ (2443 se division) __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter

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