New leathers

[Keeper96]

Hi all, 

just bought some new rst gt leathers, I know leathers are meant to be fairly tight but is there any guide on how tight? 
they feel okay but they look ridiculous! Granted... I am carrying about 3 stone more than normal thanks to not playing rugby since March last year haha 

 

[skyrider]

1 minute ago, Keeper96 said:

Hi all, 

just bought some new rst gt leathers, I know leathers are meant to be fairly tight but is there any guide on how tight? 
they feel okay but they look ridiculous! Granted... I am carrying about 3 stone more than normal thanks to not playing rugby since March last year haha 

 

do they make you look preggy 

[Keeper96]

Just now, skyrider said:

do they make you look preggy 

I look like daffyd Thomas

[skyrider]

1 minute ago, Keeper96 said:

I look like daffyd Thomas

[husoi]

You need to "break" them. As you wear them it will become softer and more flexible.

I would say that you maybe want to consider waterproofing them.

[Bender]

Mate got a set for trackday top speed runs, ended up wearing them in the house to break them in, well that's his story.

[skyrider]

24 minutes ago, husoi said:

You need to "break" them. As you wear them it will become softer and more flexible.

I would say that you maybe want to consider waterproofing them.

yes try leather balsam, you can get it on fleabay

Edited January 30, 2021 by skyrider

[husoi]

Just now, skyrider said:

yes try leather balsam

I make my own waterproof cream. works a treat  

[skyrider]

1 minute ago, husoi said:

I make my own waterproof cream. works a treat  

the mind boggles 

[husoi]

2 minutes ago, skyrider said:

the mind boggles 

Don't be daft  

It is very simple and easy to make.

Olive oil

Beewax

castor oil

coconut oil

 

I get my beewax from a local beekeeper but you can get it on ebay.

Start with the beewax, it dictates how much you will have at the end. start with 10gr or thereabout

Use an old pan so you don't have the missus going on about it  

melt the beewax, then add a teaspoon of castor oil, 1 tablespoon of coconut oil and 3 to 5 tablespoon of olive oil.

The amount of olive oil will set the softness of the end product. So if you feel you prefer it to be softer just add a bit more. Softer will last less time but easier to apply.

 

Let it cooldown to room temperature. It is ready for use

Apply 1 generous coat then let it dry (usually overnight), buff with a clean cloth.

Repeat 4 or 5 times if first time.

following coats don't need to be as much.

 

If you feel it is loosing waterproofing you can get a leather cleaner and redo the hole thing.

[skyrider]

2 minutes ago, husoi said:

Don't be daft  

It is very simple and easy to make.

Olive oil

Beewax

castor oil

coconut oil

 

I get my beewax from a local beekeeper but you can get it on ebay.

Start with the beewax, it dictates how much you will have at the end. start with 10gr or thereabout

Use an old pan so you don't have the missus going on about it  

melt the beewax, then add a teaspoon of castor oil, 1 tablespoon of coconut oil and 3 to 5 tablespoon of olive oil.

The amount of olive oil will set the softness of the end product. So if you feel you prefer it to be softer just add a bit more. Softer will last less time but easier to apply.

 

Let it cooldown to room temperature. It is ready for use

Apply 1 generous coat then let it dry (usually overnight), buff with a clean cloth.

Repeat 4 or 5 times if first time.

following coats don't need to be as much.

 

If you feel it is loosing waterproofing you can get a leather cleaner and redo the hole thing.

would it be possible to brush it on as well  ?

[husoi]

Just now, skyrider said:

would it be possible to brush it on as well  ?

I imagine you mean using a hard brush.

You can use a brush to force the cream into the leather and to penetrate the seams. I would still start with a cloth. can be a cheap dust cloth like the yellow cheap ones.

then finish it by buffing as described.

This is for each coat. 

Apply cream

brush it in

buff.

 

The great advantage is that you either will get really fit or will run out of beer 

[skyrider]

5 minutes ago, skyrider said:

would it be possible to brush it on as well  ?

im going to write those ingredients down and try it, could be better than keep buying waterproofing

[skyrider]

1 minute ago, skyrider said:

im going to write those ingredients down and try it, could be better than keep buying waterproofing

great idea

[husoi]

4 minutes ago, skyrider said:

im going to write those ingredients down and try it, could be better than keep buying waterproofing

And cheaper  

[husoi]

Maybe I'm missing a business opportunity here... 

[skyrider]

8 minutes ago, husoi said:

Maybe I'm missing a business opportunity here... 

could be,  have you tried  canaubria oil   its an australian idea and contains neatsfoot oil which stops the leather from drying out

Edited January 30, 2021 by skyrider

[husoi]

1 minute ago, skyrider said:

could be,  have you tried  canaubria oil   its an australian idea and contains neatsfoot oil

I don't think we should be riding while having anything cannabis related  

[skyrider]

1 minute ago, husoi said:

I don't think we should be riding while having anything cannabis related  

is that what it is , they advertise it on fleabay 

[skyrider]

1 minute ago, skyrider said:

is that what it is , they advertise it on fleabay 

anyway im going to cook up your list of ingredients and give it a try nothing to loose

[husoi]

Just now, skyrider said:

is that what it is , they advertise it on fleabay 

Neatfeet oil is refined. I prefer to use unrefined oils instead.

[skyrider]

Just now, husoi said:

Neatfeet oil is refined. I prefer to use unrefined oils instead.

ok i will give it a try

[Stu]

I use this 

 

Renapur Leather Balsam 

 

I bought it from the NEC bike show more than 10 years ago and still have loads left! 

 

You don't need a lot and it will help to break them in 

 

but they will only soften up a bit they won't stretch a great deal 

[Marino]

12 hours ago, husoi said:

Don't be daft  

It is very simple and easy to make.

Olive oil

Beewax

castor oil

coconut oil

 

I get my beewax from a local beekeeper but you can get it on ebay.

Start with the beewax, it dictates how much you will have at the end. start with 10gr or thereabout

Use an old pan so you don't have the missus going on about it  

melt the beewax, then add a teaspoon of castor oil, 1 tablespoon of coconut oil and 3 to 5 tablespoon of olive oil.

The amount of olive oil will set the softness of the end product. So if you feel you prefer it to be softer just add a bit more. Softer will last less time but easier to apply.

 

Let it cooldown to room temperature. It is ready for use

Apply 1 generous coat then let it dry (usually overnight), buff with a clean cloth.

Repeat 4 or 5 times if first time.

following coats don't need to be as much.

 

If you feel it is loosing waterproofing you can get a leather cleaner and redo the hole thing.

Olive oil must be virgin or not?

 

[husoi]

As a southwestern person Olive oil is always extra virgin.

Probably the only virgin you will find around that area