Motorcycle Leather Care Products

[PieEater]

Looking for some recommendations for leather care products - cleaner & conditioner. I have been using Autoglym products which are about to run out so didn't know whether to get more of the same or if there was anything that was any better.

[esetest]

 i used nixwax on my jacket and trousers ,  worked a treat .

[Mick-H]

Only ever put Dubin or Vaseline on my leathers and never had any probs.

[Robbie8666]

I use leather balsam renapur
bought a tub from a country fair bout 10yrs ago and not even halfway down it!!

I use it on leathers
boots
etc!

[risticuss]

I use leather balsam renapur
bought a tub from a country fair bout 10yrs ago and not even halfway down it!!

I use it on leathers
boots
etc!

I've got something similar, I use it on gloves and boots mainly as I usually wear textiles; the water just beads off.

Cost me a tenner, four years ago and still have loads left.

[Rob R]

a 2nd for Nikwax- but make sure you don't use it on the seat of your pants!

[fazersharp]

Am I the only one that doesn't do anything with my leathers.
But on the other hand anything I say has to be remembered in he context of ---- 1,500 miles per year in the dry !

[PieEater]

Thanks for the responses chaps, Nikwax and Renapur seem to be pretty widely recommended, I did a quick google about using Vasalene which suggested it could be problematical by stopping the leather from breathing properly. You'll be pleased to know I ignored all your advice and have purchased some Skidmores Leather Cream after reading this article and finding positive reviews of the stuff online, I'll let you know what I think once it arrives.

Am I the only one that doesn't do anything with my leathers.
But on the other hand anything I say has to be remembered in he context of ---- 1,500 miles per year in the dry !

I'm a fair weather rider also but by all accounts leather does benefit from aftercare, as with most things I'd find expensive to replace I tend to look after my bike kit in the hope that it lasts longer and continues to function as it should throughout its lifetime.

[fazersharp]

Thanks for the responses chaps, Nikwax and Renapur seem to be pretty widely recommended, I did a quick google about using Vasalene which suggested it could be problematical by stopping the leather from breathing properly. You'll be pleased to know I ignored all your advice and have purchased some Skidmores Leather Cream after reading this article and finding positive reviews of the stuff online, I'll let you know what I think once it arrives.

Am I the only one that doesn't do anything with my leathers.
But on the other hand anything I say has to be remembered in he context of ---- 1,500 miles per year in the dry !

I'm a fair weather rider also but by all accounts leather does benefit from aftercare, as with most things I'd find expensive to replace I tend to look after my bike kit in the hope that it lasts longer and continues to function as it should throughout its lifetime.

Why does your signature say thank you melton mowbray

[PieEater]

Why does your signature say thank you melton mowbray

Home of the finest pork pie in the world (see my forum name)..........

[fazersharp]

Why does your signature say thank you melton mowbray

Home of the finest pork pie in the world (see my forum name)..........

I knew that, I just thought you may of been from there = local to me in Leicester

[PieEater]

Why does your signature say thank you melton mowbray

Home of the finest pork pie in the world (see my forum name)..........

I knew that, I just thought you may of been from there = local to me in Leicester

Nope, my thanks are purely for that finest confection of pastry, jelly and meat available. I live in Devon, home of the cream tea which doesn't float my boat as much.