Indian Motorcycle Chief Dark Horse 2019 Rider'S Manual Download

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EEXXPPOOSSUURREE TTOO SSUUNN

There are many environmental elements that will contribute to the
aging of leather products. Regular exposure to the sun, along with
heat from the sun and exhaust system or engine components, may
rapidly  fade  the  leather.  Heat  from  the  sun  will  dry  the  leather,
potentially causing  it  to  crack.  Periodic  application  of  the  INDIAN
MOTORCYCLE  Leather  Care  Dressing  Kit  will  replace  the  oils,
maintaining  the  leather’s  natural  surface.  Periodic  use  of  the
Leather  Care  Dressing  Kit  will  help  restore  and  maintain  the  oil-
tanned color and finish to help keep it looking its best.

EEXXPPOOSSUURREE TTOO M

MOOIISSTTUURREE

If leather  is exposed  to moisture, wipe down  the leather  products
and  allow  them  to  dry  naturally  at  room  temperature.  Do  not
attempt  to  accelerate  the  drying  process  by  using  heat.  Heating
the leather will remove the natural oils and cause it to dry out and
crack.  Whenever  possible,  take  steps  to  protect  the  leather  from
exposure to moisture.

NOTICE

The leather used on INDIAN motorcycles is an all-natural

product; exposure to moisture will result in structural changes to

the material, causing permanent damage. Regular usage of

INDIAN MOTORCYCLE Leather Care Dressing will help prevent

this type of damage.

EEXXPPOOSSUURREE TTOO DDIIRRTT//DDUUSSTT

Leather items on motorcycles can get extremely dirty with normal
use. It is acceptable to wipe down leather products with a sponge
and clean water, especially after a long ride. If extremely dirty, use
a small amount of mild soap in the water and follow with a clean
water rinse.

LLEEAATTHHEERR CCAARREE DDRREESSSSIINNGG

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.

LLEEAATTHHEERR CCAARREE DDRREESSSSIINNGG AAPPPPLLIICCAATTIIOONN

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.

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CLEANING AND STORAGE