How To Clean Leather Saddlebags. I cleaned off some of the scratches and smoothed out spots removed the reflectors one was already missing and I didnt like the look replaced the rusted conchos and installed new gaskets and lock seals one bag leaked pretty badly when it rained. Damp the cloth in the mixture and softly swipe upon the moldy area.
How to take care of leather saddlebags. To ensure that the cleaning solution that you will be using is ideal for your leather saddlebag try it by cleaning the back of the saddlebag first and see the results. Spray conditioner on one section of the bag and wipe off with a clean soft cloth.
Never hose it down or soak it.
Water does not need to be hot. Hold the steamer a few inches away from the leather saddlebag moving it slowly over the surface of the leather. Spray a leather conditioner on the saddlebags after cleaning. Both of these get more of a kicking from road grime and rain.