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Motorcycle Leather Reviews
Leather Introduction  Leather Jackets The smell, look and feel make leather motorcycle jackets so cool. A leather jacket should fit a bite looser than a non- leather motorcycle jacket (so you can wear something underneath on cold days).  Leather pants Leather pants should fit snugly around your legs but still leave room around the hips and knees. Check for a good seal at your feet. Padding is needed around the waist and on the knees. Pants should be comfortable in a riding position.  Leather Chaps You use chaps to cover your normal pants/jeans so they shield you from cold and wind. They are easy to remove (held in place by a waist belt and straps behind the legs). The back of chaps are open (make sure they really fit and can't slip around your legs in a crash). The big advantage of chaps is they are easily removable.  Note: Of course there is also a lot more leather gear! You will find motorcycle leather applications in nearly all motorcycle gear.
Leather Advice & Checks  Long lasting Leathers should last you a long time (this is why it is wise to stick to more traditional styles and colors). A low brand nylon jacket needs to be replaced every 3 years (intense use), a high quality one after about 6 years but a leather jacket could last you as long as 10 year or more. When selecting motorcycle leather gear it is something to take into consideration. Breath ability Leather breaths so it won't get clammy on a humid day. Do however make sure you maintain it properly to ensure it keeps this feature. More on motorcycle leather care later on. Color Leathers are available in different colors. But how the color is actually obtained is of influence on the quality. The dye (color) can be sprayed onto the motorcycle leather. This lets the dye only go into the top layer of the leather (if you would scratch it, you would fine another color underneath). The other method is to let the dye soak into the jacket. In this case the leather is completely colored (if you scratch it, you would find the same color). Soaking the motorcycle leather makes the gear more expensive but the color lasts longer . Not waterproof It isn't wise to use your leathers as if it is waterproof. Leathers will soak up the water and wash the oils out of it (making the leather dry and cracked). You need a rain suit to protect your leathers from the elements. Care Leathers needs to be cared for. Leather often includes a shinny coat to protect it from stains and burns. Still you need to wipe down your leathers with a damp cloth once in a while. If the dirt is really bad send it to a specialized cleaner.
Useful Leather Tips  If your leathers gets wet just let it dry slowly. Do not use extra heat. Once dry apply a leather restorer to get oils back in. This will keep the leather supple. If during normal use you feel your jacket getting dry, use a light amount of petroleum jelly to soften it up again. Taking good care of leather will make it last a life time. Of course you can get protective treatment for leather, just make sure it doesn't influence your breath ability.  How to Select good motorcycle leather Select the best high quality leather your budget will allow (quality leather is often thicker and more flexible). Two pieces are often better than one piece (except for racers and street bikers who need a solid safe suit). Since it will last a long time, two pieces are easier to combine with other clothes and maybe your changing body :o) I'm sorry i'm still working on this - I will try to get in contact with a leather specialist who can help us with better selection tips.
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