Breaking in Leathers

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Any tips?

I've got a pair, I don't normally wear leather and to be honest I'm not that keen on it. Does it improves because at the moment, its as stiff as a stiff thing on a stiff day!!

I'm sitting in them as I type, as I was told to let them warm up before moving about on them.

I don't know if I'll ever be able to get my leg over the bike

Tell me they will get better.

[darkember 0]

Keep trying you'll eventually get you're leg over . Rubbing certain oily products into it can also help

[Davehutch-hutchs 0]

can we have a pic please rose ? Sure it wont be long before you get your leg over

[Neill 0]

wear them as often as possible and the leather with wear in and become more flexible it will also start to stretch. with leather the harder time it has the better it becomes for the wearer

half an hour Mud wrestling maybe

[mrsstue11 0]

Hi Rose
Take a look at this link i can't recommend this leather conditioner enough, i've used it for years on the horses tack and i also use it on my leathers.
It supples the leather as well as conditioning, as long the leather is'nt white as it can stain it is brilliant stuff.
http://www.farmway.co.uk/equine-2/tack-room-stable-24/tack-cleaning-41/ko-cho-line-leather-498.htm
Best applying a few days before you use them just to let it soak in well.

[smilinjack 0]

Go out in the rain & get them piss wet through. Ride like that for an hour then dry them as slowly as possible. They'll fit like a glove-shame you don't have five legs!

[Stue11 0]

@mrsstue11 wrote:

Hi Rose
Take a look at this link i can't recommend this leather conditioner enough, i've used it for years on the horses tack and i also use it on my leathers.
It supples the leather as well as conditioning, as long the leather is'nt white as it can stain it is brilliant stuff.
http://www.farmway.co.uk/equine-2/tack-room-stable-24/tack-cleaning-41/ko-cho-line-leather-498.htm
Best applying a few days before you use them just to let it soak in well.

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@mrsstue11 wrote:

Hi Rose
Take a look at this link i can't recommend this leather conditioner enough, i've used it for years on the horses tack and i also use it on my leathers.
It supples the leather as well as conditioning, as long the leather is'nt white as it can stain it is brilliant stuff.
http://www.farmway.co.uk/equine-2/tack-room-stable-24/tack-cleaning-41/ko-cho-line-leather-498.htm
Best applying a few days before you use them just to let it soak in well.

Thanks Mrs Stue that looks good stuff, I'll order and tin and let you know how I get on.

I ordered some of that from a different site as I found the postage for £2.00

[mrsstue11 0]

Rose wrote:

@mrsstue11 wrote:

Hi Rose
Take a look at this link i can't recommend this leather conditioner enough, i've used it for years on the horses tack and i also use it on my leathers.
It supples the leather as well as conditioning, as long the leather is'nt white as it can stain it is brilliant stuff.
http://www.farmway.co.uk/equine-2/tack-room-stable-24/tack-cleaning-41/ko-cho-line-leather-498.htm
Best applying a few days before you use them just to let it soak in well.

Thanks Mrs Stue that looks good stuff, I'll order and tin and let you know how I get on.

I ordered some of that from a different site as I found the postage for £2.00

Bargain let me know how you get on with it

[dick65 0]

i just got some ixon leathers and just broke them in after a good long ride (i hang off a lot) couldnt get me leg over at first,best to be on the tight side as they do give

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@mrsstue11 wrote:

Hi Rose
Take a look at this link i can't recommend this leather conditioner enough, i've used it for years on the horses tack and i also use it on my leathers.
It supples the leather as well as conditioning, as long the leather is'nt white as it can stain it is brilliant stuff.
http://www.farmway.co.uk/equine-2/tack-room-stable-24/tack-cleaning-41/ko-cho-line-leather-498.htm
Best applying a few days before you use them just to let it soak in well.

Interested by this stuff. How many times a year do you use it? My leathers need a good clean and was about to buy some products to clean and waterproof but this may be the trick.

[Stue11 0]

Hawki wrote:

@mrsstue11 wrote:

Hi Rose
Take a look at this link i can't recommend this leather conditioner enough, i've used it for years on the horses tack and i also use it on my leathers.
It supples the leather as well as conditioning, as long the leather is'nt white as it can stain it is brilliant stuff.
http://www.farmway.co.uk/equine-2/tack-room-stable-24/tack-cleaning-41/ko-cho-line-leather-498.htm
Best applying a few days before you use them just to let it soak in well.

Interested by this stuff. How many times a year do you use it? My leathers need a good clean and was about to buy some products to clean and waterproof but this may be the trick.

I do mine once a month Andy and in the winter when im not using them i give them a good soaking with it, also as wifey as mentioned, it may stain white leather but its fine on darks, the stuff is red

[dick65 0]

stu - do you know what its like on matt leather?

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@Stue11 wrote:

Hawki wrote:

@mrsstue11 wrote:

Hi Rose
Take a look at this link i can't recommend this leather conditioner enough, i've used it for years on the horses tack and i also use it on my leathers.
It supples the leather as well as conditioning, as long the leather is'nt white as it can stain it is brilliant stuff.
http://www.farmway.co.uk/equine-2/tack-room-stable-24/tack-cleaning-41/ko-cho-line-leather-498.htm
Best applying a few days before you use them just to let it soak in well.

Interested by this stuff. How many times a year do you use it? My leathers need a good clean and was about to buy some products to clean and waterproof but this may be the trick.

I do mine once a month Andy and in the winter when im not using them i give them a good soaking with it, also as wifey as mentioned, it may stain white leather but its fine on darks, the stuff is red

Thanks Stu Think I'll shop around and grab some unless Ross wants to put her link up on here? Seen them on eBay as well:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/CARR-DAY-AND-MARTIN-KO-CHO-LINE-/140540604391?pt=UK_Horse_Wear_Equipment&hash=item20b8df6fe7


I don't intend to ware white leathers on the bike or white boots...so think I'll be safe

[Stue11 0]

Hawki wrote:

@Stue11 wrote:

Hawki wrote:

@mrsstue11 wrote:

Hi Rose
Take a look at this link i can't recommend this leather conditioner enough, i've used it for years on the horses tack and i also use it on my leathers.
It supples the leather as well as conditioning, as long the leather is'nt white as it can stain it is brilliant stuff.
http://www.farmway.co.uk/equine-2/tack-room-stable-24/tack-cleaning-41/ko-cho-line-leather-498.htm
Best applying a few days before you use them just to let it soak in well.

Interested by this stuff. How many times a year do you use it? My leathers need a good clean and was about to buy some products to clean and waterproof but this may be the trick.

I do mine once a month Andy and in the winter when im not using them i give them a good soaking with it, also as wifey as mentioned, it may stain white leather but its fine on darks, the stuff is red

Thanks Stu Think I'll shop around and grab some unless Ross wants to put her link up on here? Seen them on eBay as well:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/CARR-DAY-AND-MARTIN-KO-CHO-LINE-/140540604391?pt=UK_Horse_Wear_Equipment&hash=item20b8df6fe7


I don't intend to ware white leathers on the bike or white boots...so think I'll be safe

Thats the stuff Andy, ps didnt have you down as white leather man