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How to Protect Leather Motorcycle Gear from Sun and Heat
Sun and heat damage leather motorcycle gear by drying out the natural oils that keep a hide flexible, fading its dye, and stiffening it until it cracks. The fix is...
How to Clean Bug Splatter and Road Grime Off Leather Motorcycle Gear
Clean bug splatter off leather motorcycle gear the same day you ride: soften the residue with a damp cloth, lift it with gentle circular strokes, and never scrape it off...
How to Prevent Mildew and Odor in Leather Motorcycle Gear
You prevent mildew and odor in leather motorcycle gear by drying it completely after every ride and storing it with air moving around it. Mildew needs two things to grow:...
How to Care for Leather Motorcycle Gear During a Rally
Caring for leather motorcycle gear during a rally comes down to a five-minute nightly routine: dry brush the dust, stuff wet gloves with paper and let them air dry at...
How to Pack Leather Motorcycle Gear for a Rally
Learn how to pack leather motorcycle gear for a rally. Legendary USA covers what to bring, how to stow leather right, and what riders forget.
How to Break In a Leather Motorcycle Vest
The way to break in a leather motorcycle vest is simple: wear it, often, and let body heat and movement soften the hide where your body actually flexes. Most full-grain...
The Best Leather Care Products for Motorcycle Gear
A rider's roundup of the leather care products worth owning, from cleaners to conditioners to water repellents, to keep motorcycle gear lasting for years.
When to Repair vs. Replace Your Leather Motorcycle Gear
How to tell when leather motorcycle gear is worth repairing and when it is time to replace it, from Legendary USA's 25 years of building American gear.