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Old Feb 23, 2017 | 05:31 PM
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Do I need to condition my new leather swing arm bag with the HD protectant that came with it?
 
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why not?
 
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Originally Posted by Frmyers
Do I need to condition my new leather swing arm bag with the HD protectant that came with it?
Again with the no introduction.

Shouldnt you be in another forum? (Softail, Dyna, Sportster?)
 
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No, you don't need it in Miami, mail it to me. I need it in NC.
 
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No, you don't need it in Miami, mail it to me. I need it in NC.
Nice - perfect solution - lol
 
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Originally Posted by frmyers
do i need to condition my new leather swing arm bag with the hd protectant that came with it?
any good saddle soap will do the job
 
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Old May 9, 2017 | 03:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Keithhu
Again with the no introduction.

Shouldnt you be in another forum? (Softail, Dyna, Sportster?)
Many of these kinds of bizarre threads on here lately...brand new account, ask a strange question, never hear from them again, and the helpful folks here flock to them with serious answers...


Hmmmm...I'm thinkin' there's a pattern...
 
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Do I need to condition my new leather swing arm bag with the HD protectant that came with it?
Why would it come with it if you were to NOT use it?
 
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Most retail hard leather is treated before it goes to the consumer.
If its black, its most likely an oil based dye as well.
Put a drop or two of water on the cover flap.
If it runs off its most likely treated
Lexol, Pecards or Skidmores are all quality leather dressings if you feel you need to treat it.

Now go to your room and introduce yourself when you come back out.
 
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It came with an HD protectant? Should tell you in the instructions or somewhere on the bottle.
 
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