Taking care of your Leather Motorcycle Saddle Bag

Saddle bags especially leather motorcycle saddle bag is one of the most popular luggage any motorcycle rider carries. Leather saddle bags are available in varying types, designs and qualities. Although all of them are made up of leather but three different types are available in the market.

• Split saddle bag

• Vegetable saddle bag

• Chrome saddle bag

Once you own a saddle bag, it is very necessary to take proper care of it. This will not only boost the life of the saddle bag but also maintain its prettiness. There are four steps involved in the care of your leather saddlebag.


1. Cleaning:


It is highly recommended to carry out the cleaning procedure in an aerate area to avoid any effect of the chemicals present in the cleaning solutions.


• For cleaning process, a cleaning solution is required. As the cleaning solution is very powerful so it is recommended to dilute it, so that it may not harm the leather or the thread used in the stitching of the leather saddle bag.

• Always check the strength of the solution by applying it at the back of the saddle bag.

• To apply the cleaning solution, any kind of clean soft fabric can be used. However nubuk is preferable.



2. Conditioning:


• The second step is of conditioning. Conditioning on occasional basis helps in retaining the splendor of the saddle bag.

• Conditioning can be done by coating the saddle bag with a fine film of oil.


3. Polishing:

• The third step is of polishing. Polishing makes the bag look lively and stunning.

• Ensure that the polish is of good quality and does not tend to block the pores of your leather saddle bag.


4. Protecting:

• In the last stage of the process, moisture is blocked by using the moisture barrier. It prevents moisture and rain water from entering the saddle bag.

• This process also ensures the neat and tidy look for a prolong period of time.


It is the primary responsibility of the rider to take care of their saddle bags, and protect them from mud and rain. For better protection against rain, it is worthy to use the saddle bag rain covers.