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Old 08-01-2008, 11:56 PM
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I have neard riding in the rain is the best way to break in a new jacket.&nbsp\\; Any suggestions??
 
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Old 08-02-2008, 12:06 AM
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I'd keep it clean and treated with a good leather cleaner and I'd avoid riding in the rain, in fact I pac a rain suit and covers for my leather seats...
 
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wear it everywhere... not just on your bike. I wore my first harley jacket everywhere I went for about a year and it's still the most comfortable jacket I own.
 
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Water is one of the worse things you can do to leather. Drying out leather is what will ruin it quickest. Use a good leather cleaner/ preservative and just ride, it will break in on its own.
 
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When I get a new jacket , I get two cotton gloves, smear mink oil all over them,and rub the jacket down with it.
 
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wear it everywhere... not just on your bike. I wore my first harley jacket everywhere I went for about a year and it's still the most comfortable jacket I own.
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wear it, that's the only way to break it in....

 
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i wouldn't
 
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Water on leather[sm=forgetit.gif]
 
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It sure helps as well as mist,and fog.
 
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There is no need to "break in" quality leather.
 


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