HOW TO BREAK IN MOTORCYCLE GLOVES

[@thagingerninjer5391]

Sweet Jesus, don’t put alcohol on leather. It immediately dries it out, and if you don’t condition it right after, it will destroy them. What I do is run a quality leather conditioner in, then steal my wife’s hair dryer long enough to heat them up with my hands in, and put my hands in varying positions that stretch them out a bit.

[@718_JH_Moto]

Same thing i though.. i used to play baseball and i remember using something that was good for the leather to wear in

[@thagingerninjer5391]

@@718_JH_Moto yeah, I use chemical brothers leather cleaner and leather conditioner on my leather gloves, boots, and suit. I even clean my suit by turning it inside out, and washing it in the washing machine with a really mild castille soap. Then I’ll let it dry for a few days, conditioning it four or five times over that period. Not drying out the leather is pretty important, because it never goes back to where it was before. I learned that growing up on a farm, and cleaning saddles my whole life.

[@silverio5778]

Will that work on one-piece race suits?

[@thagingerninjer5391]

@@silverio5778 my suit is a one piece, and I’ve had no problems with it at all. It’s 7 or 8 years old now, and the leather is soft af. I take all the armor out, turn it inside out, and wash it on the gentle cycle on cold. Leather is fine getting wet. What you don’t want to do is use regular laundry detergent. You want something that’s ph neutral. Leather is slightly acidic naturally, so using regular detergent that is alkaline will draw all the oils out of the leather. I use Dr bronner’s castille soap, because I have it on hand for gardening most of the time. Make sure you have a good conditioner for it, and condition twice a day the first couple days, then once the last day, and again once it’s completely dry. Never use saddle soap on leather, despite it being made for it.

[@silverio5778]

@@thagingerninjer5391 Ginger Ninja There is nothing like Farmers knowledge. You are TOP NOTCH in sharing this. I have the full break down on getting my track suit to fit correctly. CHEERS Ginger Ninja 🤝🍻🏁

[@nicerides9224]

Easy method to break in gloves. Step 1: Put gloves on. Step 2: Hop on your bike and go for a ride. Step 3: If gloves still a bit stiff see step 2.

[@CartoonWeasel]

Facts

[@Ghostsoulless]

“Wearing stiff gloves on the bike is dangerous” “The most practical break-in method is to just ride with them” 🧐🤔🤨

[@jsav6058]

He’s not lying? If you want to avoid that time it takes to naturally break them in, then listen to his other alternatives…

[@Nerozx10r]

He’s not lying at all . I’ve bought 3 new pairs of gloves and they’ve definitely hindered my riding on the track big time . Shit starts to hurt lol

[@chris2790]

you guys missed OP's point. Using them hinders ability to operate safely. Then he goes on to say that's the most practical way to break them in. Contradiction of the first statement if you value safety.

[@eisenkrahe7125]

​@@chris2790because it is the most practical way, you just gotta have the good sense to not go 200mph wearing brand new gloves. It's just gonna take a little while to break them in and get used to them.

[@chris2790]

@@eisenkrahe7125 I've been through the process. Having gloves that encumber my ability to get on the brake or even clutch is added hazard at any speed and is not ideal. But it is what it is...

[@samuelshonhart]

If they are leather just boil a pot of water and put the glove on a spatula or something and hold it over the steam. Then take it away let cool for a second then put on your hand and work the glove. This works on boots too. It’s also how we shape cowboy hats

[@ehkale6789]

Idk if that alcohol is doing the leather any good

[@nikosk.8216]

true. same with helmets. If they fit perfectly on your head from the 1st time, it's gonna be loose later. An old man told me so in the store, I listen to him and after about a month since now (2y later) the helmet is perfect on my head

[@Watson2108]

Unfortunately yes. My Rpha 11 was so tight at the beginning that I had headaches after 20 mins of wearing it. Two years later it fits like a second skin

[@calvin3448]

my helmet is loose now 😢

[@nikosk.8216]

@@calvin3448 at least you know it for time you'll get your next one. Don't worry 😉

[@kenc165]

I dunno, my helmet fit perfectly when I used it while riding my zx6, but after buying a zx14r I can’t even get my head in it anymore…..😂

[@Arizona_rider]

You do put them in water and use them. Then you do a few more times getting them soaked. Then you leave them in the garage to dry a few days. Then you dunk them in water and put them on and use them. They will definitely form your hand. I’ve soaked mine in oil before because I didn’t have water. Those gloves had that worn look and was my favorite. I still have them but they are in my truck and I don’t use them. I use my new pair that are black. I wear leather for the Harley

[@probablyyourmom2202]

Bro just wear it alot even for smaller rides for a month and boom👍

[@justinlawlor3898]

Exactly

[@justinlawlor3898]

Never use alcohol , it can ruin them

[@jlee7063]

Don’t soak in water either, will shrink the hell out of them! Although, you probably won’t get convicted if it doesn’t fit?

[@dopeytripod]

i wore a brand new pair on a 1600km trip & had no issues because the grip part is OSTRICH LEATHER which is still the same from day one.

[@moremiatas]

I break my gloves in on my race sim lol. Don't forget burning the excess threads with a lighter that's the most satisfying part lol

[@Iball247]

Maybe glove conditioner would work? It’s meant for baseball gloves but most top gloves are made with quality leather so it might work.

[@2wheelMatty]

I was waiting to hear where gixxer riders shove them to break them in 🤣

[@marabiofitsialnyy3530]

This awesome, I've always wondered why any gloves doesn't feel comfortable when I use long enough after I bought it😂

[@RapidRedRider]

I personally always wear my new gloves while driving to break them in. Usually i put them on when i leave cycle gear and by the time i get home (about an hour drive) they’re worn in enough to comfortably ride with them

[@JamesBond-ph6hr]

Bro you’re like Netflix. I subbed and then binged on all of your content over the weekend. Thank you for everything!

[@loopie007]

Been riding for lots of years and worn out lots of gloves. I get them a bit snug, cry about the stiffness, and then accidentally get caught riding in the rain. By the time I get home, they are dried out and fit better than anything you can buy. I would recommend soak and ride.

[@pigamusmaximus6143]

Yeah I’m not putting alcohol on my kangaroo leather gloves

[@danielrosario5476]

My rule of thumb is by the tighter fitting glove and break them in… if you go with the right size at first you will have too much room and the glove with fit baggy… and that’s no good. Leather stretches out…So get the tighter fitting glove and stretch them out to your hand.

[@Thang_MD]

I hated my first gloves, it hurted my hands, but after the breakin it now fits nice and doesnt hurt, so im glad i didnt throw it away.

[@caseyddr]

This reassured me I actually bought the correct size gloves for my first set haha.

[@zanejenkins7773]

I ride them in the rain and they fit great

[@Jay-rd6fe]

If their made by leather than use mink oil or any form of lesther conditioner its softens the leather making them stretch more eaily try putting on mink oil than put them on use a blow dryer on hot and make a fast as hard as ur can and u shoukd be done

[@thagingerninjer5391]

This is exactly what I do, except I use chemical brothers leather conditioner.

[@Jay-rd6fe]

@@thagingerninjer5391 yeah any quality leather conditioner is fine tbh unless u wax em i wouldnt do that xD

[@thagingerninjer5391]

@@Jay-rd6fe yeah, wax is ok, but you need something that will penetrate, if you’ve allowed water to soak in and wash the oils in the leather away. Wax mostly just waterproofs it, and keeps the water from soaking in. It’s more of a protector than a conditioner.

[@Jay-rd6fe]

@@thagingerninjer5391 like i said dont use wax xD mainly cus u also lose grip with wax but i assume most motor riders dont own a pasific northwest boot or redwings xD so they have no lesther care

[@lanceryderwilson8618]

Bro didn't diss gixxers this time

[@Quickscop3r4u]

Why would he? Gixxer riders dont know what gear is so this doesnt apply to them😂

[@wanabrider]

​@@Quickscop3r4utrue😂

[@karaagacalican]

Heres my advice; use hairdryer and blow hot air inside the glove, then let it cool a bit so you dont hurt your hands but before its too cool, wear and use..

[@BMK500]

You can also use glove oil/cream for baseball gloves

[@leviweng2114]

If they are alllll leather you can oven bake them. I used to do that for baseball gloves

[@RIDEALONG5]

KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!!

[@rugershooter5268]

we made our boots fit perfect during basic, that was back when they were real leather, by putting alcohol inside boot and wearing.....boot would form to your foot saddle soap on the outside re-dye polish

[@dukex9269]

Im a Gixxer rider. I just stick it in U know where and it works just fine

[@troyrijmen1975]

great

[@doodskie999]

I just wear it for a few rides, then it "fits like a glove"

[@gogox98]

How about just spraying them with leather conditioner? It loosens leather and doesn't dry it out, unlike alcohol.

[@Hinchy1a]

Wait for a warm day, soak the gloves in demineralised water (normal water will leave salt marks) stick them on and go for a ride

[@williamlake1077]

Baseball glove conditioner works great

[@ericgustafson4575]

Soaking in water or alcohol is horrid for leather. Been making leather goods for a decade. The only leather that should see water is veg tan that is being stamped or carved. Period. Get them uncomfortable, like you said. Leather conditioner (not oil) on all surfaces, sparingly. Treat it like a baseball glove or a new gun holster. Wear them hard. As much as possible. They will break in and not be damaged.

[@z1_performance94]

Just touch your clutch cover with each hand when bike is warm and thatll help soften the leather to your hands kinda what happens after weeks of riding in the sun

[@opsecalpha]

I break my riding gloves in the same way I used to break in my baseball gloves with glove oil and punching them.

[@vinceking7878]

Was waiting for the Gixxer joke...

[@dmitrybatishchev2867]

Jesus lordy… any suggestions on how to break my riding socks? Should i soak them in anything?

[@kerdoink9311]

So what would u say is the best way to wear in ur boots. Got a new pair for enduro. I thought warm water. But what u think

[@jimmorrison306]

I guess the important thing might be what you anticipate the service life of your gloves to be. The alcohol is tough on the leather and may be detrimental to its longest life. If the gloves aren’t going to last decades, maybe it doesn’t matter that the alcohol shortens the life?

[@KikiDaily09]

Can you make video maintenance on leather gloves ?

[@kirkdunn1379]

More alcohol, lol

[@georgearthurprice]

I bought little bigger from the beginning and it was comfortable first 3 rides , now i noticed when i press clutch it gets stuck and then spring forward))) my god it’s dangerous. Imagine you trying to move smoothly From the light and suddenly you drop your clutch and bike is acting crazy and want to wheelie 😅

[@alfred.jodocus.kwak.]

What if you soak them in warm water and then go for a ride then they should dry faster, right?

[@christopherevans4978]

This apply for dirt bike gloves too?

[@Gunflame]

I have those same gloves and they were stiff AF to break in. Can’t really wear a watch with them either lol.

[@asunastoe]

I broke in my gloves while at my moto school, it ended up snowing (March in Canada) and the gloves got soaked… my instructor brought a propane heater and I squeezed my hands in front of it for like an hour total and BOOM gloves broken in easy 😂

[@OnlyTheReal_RPM]

How many pair of brand new gloves should I have laying around for extras?

[@avatarbeauku8677]

Alcohol is gonna dry the gloves out REAL fast.

[@andie3448]

Can you just? Use a hot towel? Warms up leather, same way i loosen my boots. Put them in a warm environment.

[@elm-neo]

I use some leather conditioner and wear it around the home. I have even slept in them, though I don't recommend doing that.

[@jaime55924]

You can also wear them around the house for a few days heh

[@MotoMage]

There’s a chemical called 3O3 that I use you apply it once move your fingers around five times and it loosens your gloves and fits snug to your hand

[@polloman15]

I made the counter mistake, turns out that I selected a size of glove that is too small even after break-in, 3 months in my gloves and I still feel my knuckles sore after a 2-3 hour ride, I’m not happy with S size, I’ll try M size next time.

[@MarcRussel]

oo ganon din ako, agsikip sa una

[@xxstevenicholxx8732]

Just ride in the summer. Sweat heat and hands will conform them to your hand.

[@peteroliver7760]

What glove do you have?

[@drake8805]

Not the alcohol on leather XD hair drier and leather conditioner/lotion

[@ashember7064]

Alcohol will damage the leather unless you treat it right after

[@Robnoxious77]

what gets me is when every finger has too much length but the thumb is too short.

[@578_]

Best way to break in is wear them lol

[@jackengele2144]

Baseball players understand this as well

[@Fee.1]

Do you like any bell helmets or bell as brand?

[@BHOODXIII]

How to break in motorcycle gloves? Let’s see, um WEAR THEM. 😱

[@tscott6843]

How about fingerless GSXR gloves?

[@user-lw9zq5vb1h]

Know what type of gloves would you recommend for a 10-year-old boy on gloves for 10 year old TV a

[@victyper301]

Mine broken in but the finger tip is empty, is it bad?

[@Fee.1]

Empty?

[@applsnbanaynays]

Should your fingertips touch the tip of the motorcycle glove fingertips? Or is it ok to have a bit of space?

[@thagingerninjer5391]

It should be very little space, if any at all. Al mine touch just barely.

[@applsnbanaynays]

@@thagingerninjer5391 Thanks! ☺

[@Boujee4k_vline]

How do u size a glove would make a good vid

[@kirkdunn1379]

Alcohol dries out leather, grab some leather conditioner.....I use it on new work boots as well I wouldn't use alcohol on cowhide or goatskin Could just wear em around house

[@KriegerDelfin24]

Its also Important to condition your Boots. You have to pee in them and than wear them.

[@user-dh4sb8pl4z]

don't be a whussy and break them in like a man ! but seriously, wear them while you can is a good way to familiarize with them it only took me 2 hours of wear it and that's it, it's ready.

[@murdoch_bh]

The king of the loop

[@marcomarquez3048]

Can you make a video on how to know which gloves to buy? I know alpinestars has around 4 different models I just don’t know which one is the best for me

[@Mackbro69]

Whichever one you think feels most comfortable and also looks dope lmao

[@stevenpoindexter6798]

Bro the Alpinestars SP8’s are the best gloves ever. They are super durable, very comfortable, and offer amazing protection while still avoiding be super stiff. Best $100 at cycle I ever spent.

[@jcramirez77]

@@stevenpoindexter6798those look super clean, deff checking them out

[@Woozie1011]

my palam is 8.5cm and i wanna buy a glove thats 8.5cm 9 cm so should i buy 8cm?

[@highspeedboom]

Just buy a pair that fits and use them, that’s how i break-in my gloves….

[@ro63rto]

Are there any truly waterproof gloves? My brother has bought 5 or 6 pairs over the years and always gets freezing cold fingers when the gloves soak up the rain (daily peril of living in England)

[@lerx5799]

gore tex is your best bet but results vary

[@Azlehria]

Clean the gloves, heat them up to expand the pores of the leather, oil them _heavily,_ and let the oil soak in. For gloves and boots, my favorite tool is an indoor-heating radiator. Just set them on top for a bit, buff in way too much oil (I use a mink oil blend that comes as a tin of paste), and put them back on the radiator. Sometimes, especially when new, it actually takes several applications. Pay extra attention to any seams and overlaps. Once the oil no longer soaks in, let your gloves or boots cool to room temperature before rubbing off any remaining excess. Give 'em a nice buff and repeat about monthly. Works great on work and dress boots, too, to either get a soft shine or to condition before applying a hard wax polish.

[@HotRodder47]

Why not get a spray bottle and spray instead of putting it on the rag and wipe it on I think it’ll be more effective

[@maxburris7952]

If anyone works out just wear them while you work out, takes like two sessions.

[@naysay6681]

What if I don't wear gloves?

[@eatsleepplayrepeat]

Just put a thin layer of mink oil and call it a day.

[@Deeskii69]

Just put leather detailer all over the glove and work it in

[@THEN0B0T1]

I brought a pair of bike gloves to use whith my skateboard couldn’t even fit them on my hand

[@silverio5778]

What about one-piece race suits that are a bit snug?

[@Psalm-yg6yi]

Rubbing Alcohol. So, you can be Johnny Flame or Ghost Rider. 🤣

[@stevenpoindexter6798]

Hey bro! Can you please do a video on how to clean smelly gauntlet gloves like these!!!! My SP8’s are getting knarly! I heard from some gixxer riders that keeping them in the freezer helps a lot, but there’s gotta be a better way. Thanks!

[@Fee.1]

Wash them

[@thagingerninjer5391]

Turn them inside out to preserve the color, and throw them in the washer on gentle. Don’t use detergent. Use something mild, like castille soap. I’ve used it and I’ve also shredded up honest Amish beard and body with a cheese grater, and used it. Condition them a few times while they’re drying, and they’ll be like new.

[@stevenpoindexter6798]

@@thagingerninjer5391bro what 😳 Tf a cheese grater got to do it🤣🤣

[@thagingerninjer5391]

@@stevenpoindexter6798 honest Amish beard and body is a really mild bar soap. I grate it so it will dissolve in the washing machine. You do the same thing when you make your own laundry detergent with borax and bar soap. I grew up poor on a farm. Lol. We did what we had to. 😂

[@WDGFE]

One additional suggestion: I have cedar bags from Woodlore that I put in my gloves as soon as I take them off. They’re made for shoes, but seem to help keep my gloves from getting rank.

[@malfunctionjunction6212]

Go for a good long ride in the rain.

[@MansoorKhanmohammed]

Wear the gloves and do pull ups or hold on to a bar, its simple dude 😊

[@jakewood308]

Use a hair dryer to warm the leather

[@10RFuentes]

I like to soak mine in gippsie tears

[@Skittlz1414_Channel]

I wear a XXL in normal gloves but got xl for my moto gloves and they fit the way they should, so my advice to those who read this, get a size smaller than you normally wear

[@01993jbdbejifn]

How did he conclude to alcohol. What is your reasoning behind this?

[@BunToomo]

won't alcohol ruin the glove's adhesives??

[@zefsemporiumofmadness5530]

Bro ffs never use alcohol on leather. If you want you leather to not dry out but break in good use spray conola oil (the cooking stuff) it works 100 percent of the time and will keep your leather soft

[@Pribbl3]

Bruh don't listen to this. Just wear the gloves. Don't soak them in anything. WEAR THEM

[@davida1679]

Ugh!!! Denatured alcohol is horrible for the leather but especially horrible for the stiching.

[@renaldosimpson8755]

Why are those two finger together on those gloves?

[@kabeer20]

Easy trick, spray a deo!

[@paul8161]

As soon as the video came on with him saying about soaking in warm water,, noooo not on leather,, your kill it,, it will dry out and go like cardboard 😂,, same for rubbing alcohol,, last idea, just ride in them,, you got there in the end😂😂

[@thagingerninjer5391]

Water won’t hurt leather. They get stiff afterwards, because all the oils were washed away. Just condition them a couple times, and they’ll be fine.

[@paul8161]

@thagingerninjer5391 lol..water won't hurt leather,, you obviously Don't know much about leather do you 😉 🙄😏🤣🤣..water dries leather out and will crack it and any seams, regardless of conditioning it afterwards.

[@thagingerninjer5391]

@@paul8161 I explained exactly what water does to leather. I grew up on a farm, and I’ve been cleaning and conditioning leather literally my entire life. I’m not talking about gloves that cost $100. I’m talking about THOUSANDS of dollars worth of saddles, bridles, etc. Yes. I know a thing or two about leather. No. Water won’t hurt it, as long as it’s dried and conditioned properly afterward. You are clearly the one that doesn’t know shit about leather. Go ask your mom how she takes care of the toys we use. Maybe she’ll teach you a think or two, cupcake.

[@mexicanchinese]

What about Steaming them? Would that be a good idea?😊