K-DRIVE bags maintenance

[motolink]

have just acquired a set of K-Drive bags for my Roadster, do they need to be treated before using. if so what it best to treat the exterrior with. The material looks like leather but I am not sure.

 

[motolink]

have just acquired a set of K-Drive bags for my Roadster, do they need to be treated before using. if so what it best to treat the exterrior with. The material looks like leather but I am not sure.

After some research on the net I found this bout K-Drive, which I guess means the bags dont need any treatment but I am not sure about the stitching.

Saddlebags are made from Iparex 1100 - a very strong synthetic leather.
It has a luxury leather look and is one of the best materials for saddlebags.​

It is strong, waterproof and doesn't need any maintaining.

 

[TOMCAT]

Dubbin on the stitching wouldn't hurt mate. Quite often it's the stitching thats the first to let go.

 

[dougl]

have just acquired a set of K-Drive bags for my Roadster, do they need to be treated before using. if so what it best to treat the exterrior with. The material looks like leather but I am not sure.

I had K-Drive on my Rocket. The Vartex is bullet proof. You don't have to do anything to it except wipe the dust off.

By the way, I thought K-Drive went out of business. Where did you get them?

 

[motolink]

A mate purchased them about a year ago and never used them, I borrowed them once and then purchased them of him. Here is a photo.

 

[TRIIICK]

It's Iparex 1100 Syn. leather . I too have the K-Drive bags, a little different style than yours. I spray Armor All on mine, and hit the straps (real Leather) Lexol. Lexol Leather Care Products There's a ton of leather conditioners that work just as well. Harley makes a small tub "Leather Dressing" that really does a nice job.

Saddlebags and Mounts for the New Triumph Rocket III

 

[albertaduke]

got a set as well,
I just run some hubbart shoe grease on the stitching I changed the leather handles for real handles ..cause I fill them up real heavy (beer wine etc etc ) never had a problem they click on and off and stay put at any speed

 

[dougl]

It's Iparex 1100 Syn. leather . I too have the K-Drive bags, a little different style than yours. I spray Armor All on mine, and hit the straps (real Leather) Lexol. Lexol Leather Care Products There's a ton of leather conditioners that work just as well. Harley makes a small tub "Leather Dressing" that really does a nice job.

Saddlebags and Mounts for the New Triumph Rocket III

Yes, Vartex was the company. Duh.