Honda VTX1300T 2009 Owner's Manual page 154

Appearance Care (
Leather Saddlebag Care
Clean the leather saddlebags monthly,
using a leather cleaning product. Also
clean the metal components (buckle, snaps,
and studs) monthly with a metal cleaning
product.
Twice a year, at the beginning and end of
the riding season, perform a ''deep'' clean
that may require three or four applications
of the leather cleaner. After cleaning,
apply a high-quality leather conditioner
(neatsfoot oil, mink oil, etc.) to help
protect the bags against weather exposure.
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Apply the same two-step process (clean,
then condition with oil) any time the
saddlebags are subjected to extreme
weather conditions. If the saddlebags are
water-soaked, allow them to dry naturally
at room temperature for two or three days.
Do not apply external heat (dryer, heater,
fireplace, etc.) because it may cause the
leather to stiffen. As part of the drying
process, stuff the saddlebags with
newspaper to maintain their shape and
close the lids. After drying, apply a high-
quality leather conditioner.