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Old 06-16-2010, 11:49 AM   #1
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What's your method?
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Old 06-16-2010, 11:55 AM   #2
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um... leather cleaner?
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Old 06-16-2010, 11:55 AM   #3
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I would have to say a couple different methods

if you just spot cleaning the grab the ole saddle soap and hit the spots then use a little mink oil and wipe clean

if you need to clean the whole damn thing I take it to a repudable leather cleaner and they can do eet

cause I am just lazy
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Old 06-16-2010, 11:57 AM   #4
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If it's just spots......use a spray leather cleaner. But if it's been 2-3 years and it's all ripe & stinky, soak it in a bathtub overnight with Woolite & water. Then refill the tub with rinse water and soak again a couple times. Afterwards take it out and lay it FLAT on some towels. Apply leather conditioner BEFORE it starts drying out.
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Old 06-16-2010, 11:58 AM   #5
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um... leather cleaner?
So, that's the only way on the planet to clean leather?
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Old 06-16-2010, 12:44 PM   #6
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Um....what do you mean "clean"?

Thats what rain is for.


(mental note...maybe time to wash that leather jacket that you've riding in all kinds of weather up to 100+ temps. After 8 years I guess the its time.)
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Old 06-16-2010, 12:59 PM   #7
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(mental note...maybe time to wash that leather jacket that you've riding in all kinds of weather up to 100+ temps. After 8 years I guess the its time.)
I just had the same thought. I was sweating like a bitch the other day in it.
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Old 06-16-2010, 12:59 PM   #8
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I never wash mine. every now and then they get a good rinsing from rain however.
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Old 06-16-2010, 02:15 PM   #9
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Leather cleaner, followed by leather conditioner.
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Old 06-16-2010, 03:32 PM   #10
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Murphy's Soap oil works good for bugs and road crap.
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