How to Clean Leather on a Motorcycle

Motorcycle riders must remember the leather parts when cleaning a motorcycle.

When cleaning a motorcycle, it's important to remember the leather parts of the vehicle. When dirt and dust are left uncleaned, they can become embedded into the leather, causing permanent damage. Dust can also cause a leather seat to look grimy. Conditioning the leather after cleaning it also keeps the leather parts of a motorcycle soft, as well as preserves the natural sheen of leather.

Things You'll Need

• 1 cup water
• Plastic spray bottle
• 1 tsp. liquid dish soap
• Soft cloths
• Leather conditioner

Instructions

1. Pour 1 cup water into a plastic spray bottle.

2. Add 1 tsp. liquid dish soap to the plastic spray bottle.

3. Spray the top of the leather seats with the soapy water.

4. Rub the soap in with a soft cloth.

5. Rinse the area with plain water, and dry it thoroughly with another soft cloth.

6. Dip another cloth into leather conditioner and then rub it into the motorcycle leather. Let the conditioner dry.

References

• Automotive Interior Repair With the Interior Guy: How to Clean Your Leather Seats