[omasou]

If it makes a difference, I decided to start with a 2 piece suit. Besides the obvious of just wear the suit and ride.

Any recommendation on how best to break it in? Or more importantly what not to do?

Should I start w/a leather conditioner?

 

[cksparks1]

Clean and condition twice a year. Leather will outlast you if you treat it properly. When not in use get appropriate hangers "doesn't leave creases in leather" and hang in a well ventilated area to keep moisture under control.

 

[corkgsxr]

Unfortunately it has to mold your body. Riding is the only way.

It took me 3 rounds of racing (3 day events) for my berik 1 piece to feel ok

 

[BMW_388]

When you ride ( hard enough anyway ) you sweat. The moisture escapes into the leather and helps break it in. A faster way is to ride in the rain and then be sure to ride it dry. I have done this many times and really works the leather to your body. Then you could just get the garden hose and wet yourself down good and take off riding to dry it in. That works pretty good too. Be sure to put the leather conditioner back in once it is dry.

 

[omasou]

When you ride ( hard enough anyway ) you sweat. The moisture escapes into the leather and helps break it in. A faster way is to ride in the rain and then be sure to ride it dry. I have done this many times and really works the leather to your body. Then you could just get the garden hose and wet yourself down good and take off riding to dry it in. That works pretty good too. Be sure to put the leather conditioner back in once it is dry.

I read a few place about doing that but wasn't sure if it was true or just people messing w/others like when old timers in the navy will tell new recruits to fetch a bucket of steam.

 

[corkgsxr]

Iv about 20 crashes on my first berik one piece, i think its starting to come good now

(For context all racing, probably 4 big bike, 2 or 3 cub90, rest pitbike racing)

 

[omasou]

The "mold to your body" and "moisture escapes into the leathers" gave me an idea.

I have a steam generator, i.e. stronger steam iron. I steamed the leathers and put them on. They are no way near broken in but it did to take the stiffness out and they are way more comfortable.

Thanks.

 

[Starpower]

Leather softener products work fairly well (use lots several times) but nothing beats soak/ride/dry. On hot days it's a pleasure!

 

[omasou]

Leather softener products work fairly well (use lots several times) but nothing beats soak/ride/dry. On hot days it's a pleasure!

Unfortunately, soak/ride/dry is a few months away. Today would be soak/ride/ice pop

 

[jhockey18aa]

Nokona glove conditioner, recommended via Josh Herrin 14:09

 

[Vsquires]

Good advice above,

Lexol leather conditioner, you can find it at any saddle/tac shop this product really absorbs into it