Seat off when washing Bike - Really ?

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1854cc

Discussion Starter · Apr 14, 2016

G'day ***** Lovers

read in a respected mag an article that suggested removing the leather seat when washing the bike.

That sounds a little crazy to me and I was wondering what the manual says if anything and if anybody is actually doing that ?

It also suggested using a seat cover when parking outside.

All these measure are to protect the leather seats etc....

Cheers
Joe

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Wolfeman

· #2 · Apr 14, 2016

Overkill. Plastic garbage bag or dry cleaning bag works fine. If your leather is treated, a little water isn't going to hurt it. That's what God made the sun for.

MikeMPGH

· #3 · Apr 14, 2016

Some times I do, some times I don't. You'd be surprised how much filthy gathers under the seat. And a dry ass I always good too.

TigerGA

· #4 · Apr 14, 2016

On every bike I previously owned (all HDs) I always removed the seat, side covers and bags before a wash. Not because I was afraid to get the seat wet, but to clean the bike better. Not sure if I'll do this on the Roadmaster - seat's harder to get off. Regarding getting the seat wet...it was made to withstand water.

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wrugen

· #5 · Apr 14, 2016

Road many miles in the rain,never hurt the leather.Well,on second thought it was vinyl.

I do have a cover for my leather Corbin I use for overnight.I don't use it when I wash my bike.

J Backlund

· #6 · Apr 14, 2016

Wolfeman said:
Overkill. Plastic garbage bag or dry cleaning bag works fine.

Yep, I use a plastic garbage bag over the solo seat on my Vintage.

fast eddie

· #7 · Apr 14, 2016

When I met the owner of Boss Bags. He said leathers worst enemy is the sun. Unless maybe you live in the Amazon rainforest. My 40 year old Harley spring loaded seat still looks good. And was probably washed 5000 times.

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Cianciotta

· #8 · Apr 14, 2016

Don't cows stand outside in the sun and rain all the time?

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Americal23

· #9 · Apr 15, 2016

I imagine there would be an issue with our 2014 bikes. I have a 2015 and some say it is "Pleather". I clean it with leather cleaner and don't worry about it. Never took the seat off to wash the bike, just the bags

HINK

· #10 · Apr 15, 2016

When I had my Russell daylong installed on my last bike the guy told me " You wouldn't believe how filthy these things are under the seats. Nobody washes 'em." So he appreciated how clean mine was.

I didn't tell him it was cuz the bike was only three months old...

HINK

The Painter

· #11 · Apr 15, 2016

I only wash my bike with imported Russian drinking water. Guarnteed not to harm leather

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Big Daddy

· #12 · Apr 15, 2016

I use Unicorn Tears.
I think California is the only place you can buy it.

Basshole

· #13 · Apr 15, 2016

Big Daddy said:
I use Unicorn Tears.
I think California is the only place you can buy it.

I import it from Taiwan. Nothing is made here except excuses.

my damn cell phone

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Wolfeman

· #14 · Apr 15, 2016

Big Daddy- Are those sold by the eye dropperful and can they be shipped across state lines?

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Old Cheif

· #15 · Apr 15, 2016

But at that time it still had the hair on it to protect the hide !!

Cianciotta said:
Don't cows stand outside in the sun and rain all the time?

RBinTEX

· #16 · Apr 15, 2016

Big Daddy said:
I use Unicorn Tears.
I think California is the only place you can buy it.

The economy in Cali. being what it is, the guy moved into Arizona Big Daddy.
Business has doubled!

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Dwarf

· #17 · Apr 15, 2016

1854cc said:
G'day ***** Lovers

read in a respected mag an article that suggested removing the leather seat when washing the bike. That sounds a little crazy to me and I was wondering what the manual says if anything and if anybody is actually doing that ?

It also suggested using a seat cover when parking outside.

All these measure are to protect the leather seats etc....

Cheers
Joe

I use a leather conditioner and chamois the saddle when I wash it It is otherwise covered when parked and in excess of two years it is perfect.

S.Orona913

· #18 · Apr 15, 2016

I would be more afraid of getting water on the ECM than the seat

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Ken1.a

· #19 · Apr 15, 2016

I go to a horse store and buy sadle balsam! Cheap and good stuff!
If you do It regularly it saves the lether and keeps it in good condition!
I use it on bags, lether jacket and so on!
But I still use a plastic bag when washing the bike!

Pegg696

· #20 · Apr 15, 2016

Big Daddy said:
I use Unicorn Tears.
I think California is the only place you can buy it.

I have a connection in Canada. We bring it across the Detroit River in a Zodiac RHIB.

Good stuff. Let me know.

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