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Dainese jacket puncture hole :(

Started by LillioftheValley, June 06, 2013, 01:38:12 PM

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LillioftheValley

June 06, 2013, 01:38:12 PM
Hey everyone!!
I have a question... Last year I purchased a Dainese Leather jacket from cycle gear. RECENTLY, I put a hole in the shoulder due to an impact of significant force and speed ...

While I was at the rally someone mentioned that the leather jacket should not have ripped that way and I should call the manufacturers about it.

My QUESTION based on the picture available of the afore mentioned jacket should I even bother contacting Dainese to ask them to fix? I realize warranties don't cover crashes and I'm happy to just keep it as is because I DID earn that hole.

Also any thoughts on how to PATCH it?

I would appreciate Any thoughts.
May the road rise to meet you,
may the wind be ever at your back, and
may the sun shine warm upon your face.

Country Joe

#1
June 06, 2013, 03:08:53 PM
The way I see it, you're out very little in making a phone call or sending an email, and the worst they can do is tell you "No". I don't know about Dainese's repair policy, but I know of a couple other gear companies that are happy to repair crash damage.


     Joe
1993 FJ 1200

FJmonkey

#2
June 06, 2013, 06:51:03 PM
The company may offer repair services but the liability may be an issue. When Klavdy tangled with a West Coast Pine Cone his gear took damage. The next time I saw it it had some good looking repairs to it. It can be fixed for less than replacing it.

Klavdy, you listening???? A member needs your information...
The glass is not half full, it was engineered with a 2X safety factor.

'86 Ambulance - Bent frame, cracked case, due for an overhaul
'89 Stormy Blue - Suits my Dark Side

baldy3853

#3
June 06, 2013, 09:01:50 PM
Quote from: FJmonkey on June 06, 2013, 06:51:03 PM
The company may offer repair services but the liability may be an issue. When Klavdy tangled with a West Coast Pine Cone his gear took damage. The next time I saw it it had some good looking repairs to it. It can be fixed for less than replacing it.

Klavdy, you listening???? A member needs your information...
Mark Klavs gear is Vanson Leathers if I remember correctly and they were the 1's he was wearing at this Yrs rally, Lilly just take it to Cycle gear and ask them worse that can happen is nope can't do it, or look for a person who repairs leathers for the racing scene, if we were in Brisbane could point you to the best person to repair it but I think a 17000km flight might be going to extremes, Look on the internet in your local area you will be very surprised how well it can be fixed.
Baldy

PS just found this Lizzy's Leathers
804.929.3972

Professional Leather Alterations To Fit Your Needs

Custom Lettering, Logos, Speed Humps, zipper repair

cleaning and conditioning, crash repairs

I have no affiliation with this person!!

LillioftheValley

#4
June 06, 2013, 10:30:33 PM
Fair Enough! ThanksFor The Information I'llTake It To cycle GearAnd See What They Say.. Otherwise I'll Start Looking Up people Who Can Repair It..  I Don't Want To Give It Up.My Blood, SweaT, And Tears have Officially Gone Into That Jacket. It's mine By Right!  :good2:
May the road rise to meet you,
may the wind be ever at your back, and
may the sun shine warm upon your face.

fj11.5

#5
June 06, 2013, 11:01:58 PM
Was that worn through from a slide, or a chunk actually ripped out, either way looks like it did its job, 
unless you ride bikes, I mean really ride bikes, then you just won't get it

84 Fj1100  effie , with mods
( 88 ) Fj 1200  fairly standard , + blue spots
84 Fj1100 absolutely stock standard, now more stock , fitted with Fj12 twin system , no rusted headers for this felicity jayne

LillioftheValley

#6
June 06, 2013, 11:36:47 PM
Quote from: fj11.5 on June 06, 2013, 11:01:58 PM
Was that worn through from a slide, or a chunk actually ripped out, either way looks like it did its job, 

I'm not really sure.. It could be either honestly. I hit hard and slid so it could be either.  :dash2:
May the road rise to meet you,
may the wind be ever at your back, and
may the sun shine warm upon your face.

fj11.5

#7
June 07, 2013, 12:06:43 AM
At least your here to tell the tale mate, I've still got the friction burn scar from a slide on my arm through the leather two years later,  only scuffed the jacket
unless you ride bikes, I mean really ride bikes, then you just won't get it

84 Fj1100  effie , with mods
( 88 ) Fj 1200  fairly standard , + blue spots
84 Fj1100 absolutely stock standard, now more stock , fitted with Fj12 twin system , no rusted headers for this felicity jayne

Steve_in_Florida

#8
June 07, 2013, 06:15:20 AM

That looks like a job for that RONCO Leather Patch goop they used to advertise on television.

Dab some on, apply the grain match template, and heat with an iron. Magically, it looks like new!

...at least on T.V.

What? That _DOESN'T_ work in reality? But the COMMERCIAL said...

***

Join a 1% club and cover it with an "In memory of..." patch.

You need to wear that jacket with Pride! Maybe Dainese will hire you as a product spokeswoman?

Glad it wasn't much worse!

Steve



`90 FJ-1200
`92 FJ-1200

IBA # 54823

FJmonkey

#9
June 15, 2013, 08:24:27 AM
Just in case you missed this recent post.

http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=9496.0;topicseen#top
The glass is not half full, it was engineered with a 2X safety factor.

'86 Ambulance - Bent frame, cracked case, due for an overhaul
'89 Stormy Blue - Suits my Dark Side
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