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Old 12-17-2009, 07:43 PM
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Default HD leather dressing or ? for stock seat

Got the HD leather dressing for the Heritage bags.

I don't know, but I'm assumeing the stock seats are not leather, right?? Can this dressing be used on the seat? Will it make it slippery at all?

I use a Meguiars Vinyl product on my boat seats and am happy with that. Would this be better for the Heritage seat ?

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Seat's aren't leather and I just use a vinyl cleaner on them. Seats hold up well. I've had mine soaked several times from rain and after 2 years it still looks like new.
 
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No stock Harley seat is leather (except possibly CVOs ... not sure). If you actually DO have a leather seat though, the H-D dressing is excellent (though time consuming). I do my seat twice a year with it, and use Pinnacle Leather Cleaner & Conditioner for quick touch-ups in between. Their vinyl conditioner is also very good. If you order online and use discount code "corvetteforum" you'll get 10% off.
 
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Thanks guys.

jimmers... I'm guessing your bags have been soaked along with your seat? How have they held up, or do you remove during the rainy season?

I used to ride my old bike in the rain all the time. But no leather, very little chrome, and a home done rattle can paint job.

I'm just a little worried about takeing this one out in less then ideal weather.
 
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Its an oil base treatment, so I don't use it on the seat.... May not be slick, but I just use a good brand of vinyl cleaner....Ur choice
 
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Originally Posted by Hockey Stick
Thanks guys.

jimmers... I'm guessing your bags have been soaked along with your seat? How have they held up, or do you remove during the rainy season?

I used to ride my old bike in the rain all the time. But no leather, very little chrome, and a home done rattle can paint job.

I'm just a little worried about takeing this one out in less then ideal weather.
Bags took a real beating on a trip to Canada. Rained every day for a week. Only a year old and the tops caved in. I had liners and lock hasps installed by Bossbags and they were restored to better than new condition. As sturdy as hardbags now.

If you want a much less expensive solution the DIY Gotsaggybags kit gets good reviews here.
 
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Very Good. Checked out both sites. Thanks for the info.
 
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Vinylex made by lexol is what we use. Great stuff with sunscreen in it.
 
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