Polaris 2016 INDIAN Chief Classic - Manual (Page 139)

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Cleaning and Storage
Leather Care
Leather Care Dressing
INDIAN MOTORCYCLE Leather Care Dressing is a leather
conditioner formulated to restore many of the oils that are
lost from leather due to exposure to environmental
elements. This conditioner is suitable for all oil-tanned
leather on your INDIAN motorcycle, but it should never be
used on suede.
This leather care dressing will also restore some of the color
lost through natural aging and now includes UV protection.
The rate of aging depends on how often the motorcycle is
used, how it is stored, and weather conditions. While visible
signs of aging are more noticeable on natural leather, lack of
care may cause non-warrantable damage to both natural
and black leather.
Application
Apply Leather Care Dressing as part of a regular
maintenance regime, such as polishing chrome and washing
painted surfaces. Apply this treatment at least one time per
month. Apply more often if the motorcycle is regularly
exposed to the elements or parked in the sun.
1. Wipe down leather with a sponge and clean water.
2. Wipe down leather with a dry towel and allow it dry at
room temperature. Do not use heat to accelerate drying
time.
3. With a clean cloth, lightly rub the dressing into the
leather and wipe off any excess. Be cautious not to allow
droplets or globs of the treatment to sit on an area of the
leather as that area will darken. For better results, use a
straight wiping motion rather than a tight swirling
motion. Lighter areas may need more treatment applied
to darken them.
4. Allow the treatment to dry before riding (typically one
hour).