bryanmartin Report post Posted August 8, 2020 Hi everyone. I mostly do leather automotive upholstery and some small veggie tanned projects, but now I'm looking at recovering a motorcycle seat and making saddle bags. I figured I'd use veggie tanned for the bags, but what about the seats? I know automotive leather isn't the recommended material. I've heard to use latigo or bridle for the seats, but I'm not sure if that's best or the best place to find it. I don't want to do veggie tanned for the seats as I plan to sew pleats and patterns so I'd like thinner leather. Thought? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnv474 Report post Posted August 9, 2020 No latigo. They will bleed too much. For the seat, I would use a chap weight chrome tanned leather intended for indoor-outdoor use. If you park it indoors mostly, then indoor leather can last a while if you protect it from fadjng and don't mind touching up faded spots. Bison is an esoecially soft leather that is also strong, cool looking, and plenty thick. Veg tan or combination tan would work well for saddlebags. Bridle would be awesome looking. In any case I recommend diluted Resolene as a topcoat to give some UV protection. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LatigoAmigo Report post Posted August 9, 2020 47 minutes ago, johnv474 said: No latigo. They will bleed too much. @bryanmartin I've found that latigo comes in a variety of finishes. The Hide House in Napa (https://www.hidehouse.com/) carries what they call California Latigo, which is a very firm leather with an almost glossy finish. It is certainly different from most other latigo, which tend to be more supple, and I could never imagine it bleeding. Could be a good choice for a motorcycle seat and bags. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rahere Report post Posted August 20, 2020 Get in quick - Napa's on the fireline. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rahere Report post Posted August 20, 2020 You don't want anything too gloss, as you don't want your leathers skating under you on a corner. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites