Removing bugs from leathers

[minig0d]

Well I figured who better to ask then the locals since we have so many bugs we should have a lot of experts! So the question is... How do y'all remove bugs from your leathers?

[Craig]

Ride in the rain or with a hose ....

[Ritten]

Dito to get the big stuff off. Just don't leave it sitting in your garage wet, hang it up over the tub in the A/C to dry off. It's a good idea to give it a good rub down with saddle soap and mink oil after.


(hehehehe....I said "rub down")B.&b

[Juice]

I clean my leathers maybe 2-3 times a year. Don't waste you money on leather cleaners and conditioners. Hot soapy water and a soft brush and a little elbow grease is that is required.

[minig0d]

heh i got most of em off with a damp paper towel and some scrubbing... going to put a little leather conditioner on there after it dries out... seems to be ok... just not fond of bug juices all over it heh

[scootertrash]

Go to wal mart and in the automotive dept. around the car cleaning stuff. Big Aresol can called "Tough Stuff" great for softing up bugs of leathers, helmets, and take grease out of the carpet to..... I use that crap on everything. Very effective..... enjoy!

[Ben]

"warm soapy water" is the cure all

Some might see the humor in that.

[scootertrash]

ROFL Greg-here you go!

"In ancient times riders would nibble bugs off there riding gear for added nutritional value, and to pass time"!
















OK, maybe not..........

[nickatnite]

You still need to ride to get bugs on your leathers.....

[minig0d]

then I guess you shoulda seen how covered in bugs my leathers were =]