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nzspokes
23rd August 2011, 21:35
Does anybody know of someone that can take my textile jacket in a bit? Maybe add a couple of vent zips?

Or will it cost more than a new jacket?

DrunkenMistake
23rd August 2011, 21:38
Does anybody know of someone that can take my textile jacket in a bit? Maybe add a couple of vent zips?

Or will it cost more than a new jacket?

I think its not that much of a mission,
its a matter of unpicking the inside liner, BUT I think adding them will compromise the water proof membrane

nzspokes
23rd August 2011, 21:43
I think its not that much of a mission,
its a matter of unpicking the inside liner, BUT I think adding them will compromise the water proof membrane

Mainly would like it taken in a bit round the chest. It flaps around a lot at 100. Kinda feels like its trying to pull me off. :shit: Lol. If when they take it in they can add a couple of zips instead it would be less steamy on hot days.

Cant afford a new one so this could be a good option.

FJRider
23rd August 2011, 21:51
Does anybody know of someone that can take my textile jacket in a bit? Maybe add a couple of vent zips?

Or will it cost more than a new jacket?

Your local GUN club can insert vents for free ... :laugh:

Your choice of calibre vent size ... :shifty:

(wearing at the time of vent insertion not reccommended :no: )

nzspokes
23rd August 2011, 21:55
Your local GUN club can insert vents for free ... :laugh:

Your choice of calibre vent size ... :shifty:

(wearing at the time of vent insertion not reccommended :no: )

Well I almost rode my bike through the garage tonight which would have added vents to it. Cat jumped from a tree on to the roof of the garage, scared the shit out of me and I dropped the clutch.

DrunkenMistake
24th August 2011, 08:52
get some d loops and get some velcro put on the sides, so when you pull it tight through the loop on the sides it tightens the jacket

p.dath
25th August 2011, 07:45
I'd be tempted to look at a new jacket, and sell the current one on Trade Me.

See what the price difference is.

Ratti
25th August 2011, 14:22
lot of mucking around, I wouldnt go there. Will cost more than its worth. As post above says, sell it and buy what you want.

nzspokes
30th August 2011, 22:41
Ive decided to look for a new jacket, probably a leather one. A Shift octane is at the top of the list.

Maha
31st August 2011, 07:11
Probably the better option...
Have a look at the sleeve vent zips in my Revit jacket next time, they are so neat and tidy you cant really see them when they are closed.
....and they're on a leather part of the jacket.

nzspokes
31st August 2011, 16:42
Problem solved. :wings:

Maha
31st August 2011, 16:43
Problem solved. :wings:

...you have spent some money eh Rob?..

nzspokes
31st August 2011, 22:55
...you have spent some money eh Rob?..

I did and rode it on SASS tonight in the rain. Works great. Not flappy. Being new leather quite stiff but it will break in.

I had some money come in but for the next few weeks I cant afford to eat. :no:

awa355
16th September 2011, 16:04
Well I almost rode my bike through the garage tonight which would have added vents to it. Cat jumped from a tree on to the roof of the garage, scared the shit out of me and I dropped the clutch.

And get rid of the cat,, a saucer of antifreeze should do the job.