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.

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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.
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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]

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Why does your signature say thank you melton mowbray

Home of the finest pork pie in the world (see my forum name)..........
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I knew that, I just thought you may of been from there = local to me in Leicester

[PieEater]

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[quote author=fazersharp link=topic=20277.msg233854#msg233854 date=1465460842]
Why does your signature say thank you melton mowbray

Home of the finest pork pie in the world (see my forum name)..........
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I knew that, I just thought you may of been from there = local to me in Leicester
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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.