Originally Posted by
Ridefreemc
The instructions for the Pre Aged agree with you feitbob, but the B17 Imperial takes it on both sides at first. They then suggest you buff it off (after it sets/dries a bit) before you ride.
A coat on both sides (of any Brooks) shouldn't hurt anything, but I wouldn't douse it frequently in order to soften it up.
By the way, it was comfortable right from the start this morning. Really think it will get better with age and time in the saddle.
They really ought to be comfortable (at least not
painful) from the get-go. I'm thinking that the whole "break-in" thing is overblown by people who get the wrong one, or never adjust them properly. Here's to many more happy miles!
- Scott