saddlebags – Forths.com https://forths.com Family - Friends - Projects Sat, 07 Apr 2018 20:36:49 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://forths.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/cropped-1219225-32x32.png saddlebags – Forths.com https://forths.com 32 32 Back in the Saddle https://forths.com/back-in-the-saddle-again/ https://forths.com/back-in-the-saddle-again/#comments Sat, 05 May 2012 12:25:36 +0000 http://192.168.50.23/wordpress/blog/?p=1677 Since acquiring the vintage Honda saddlebags a few months ago, I’ve been wanting to get them cleaned and treated.  Several people suggested that I take them to a tack shop, but my work schedule has effectively prevented that.  Doing some on-line research, I learned that what I needed to do was to lightly clean the dust and dirt off with a slightly damp cloth, then treat the leather with saddle soap.

I didn’t know any saddle soap connoisseurs, so I did more research on-line, and quickly learned that discussing saddle soap brands among the horse folk is akin to the religious wars that motorcyclists have regarding brands of motor oil.  I did notice a favorite among the brands discussed, a product called Leather New, so I placed an order with Amazon.com.

This morning, armed with my Leather New saddle soap, I rubbed and polished my dry saddlebags per the instructions.  I’m pleased with the results.  The bags have retained the patina of age, but have a shinier, ‘warmer’ color.  The leather has a softer feel, and should repel moisture better.  The bags should look nice on the ’65 Honda when it’s put back together.

 

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