Needed - Leather worker in Wellington

[sweetp]

I need to have a extention put on the bottom of my leather jacket but a yellow pages search is not really brining anyone up who can do this.

Does anyone know the names / contact details of someone that can help?

Many thanks

[Grub]

I would try Spittie (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/member.php?u=5575). He's a tailor in Mazengarb Rd, Paraparumu, is a KBer and has done both Cordura (mine) and Leather (phils) riding gear repairs. Besides, it means that you have to ride over Paekak or Akatarwas to get to him from your place - what can be bad about that?

BTW, I notice that you are a "Scooter Boy" ... how come you haven't told us about your gender reassignment?

[pete376403]

Dusty is (or was) the man behind Leda Leathers. Stokes Valley
http://homepages.ihug.co.nz/~integra/leda_05/pages/contact.htm

[chanceyy]

Hi Sweetpea

I echo grub there .. definately go see spittie .. awesome work, good rates & he will be honest about what can & can not be done ..

good luck

[chanceyy]

Dusty is (or was) the man behind Leda Leathers. Stokes Valley
http://homepages.ihug.co.nz/~integra/leda_05/pages/contact.htm

only prob with getting a hold of dusty is him returning your phone calls I hear is work is the best but service is definately on the slow side ..

[James Deuce]

Anil at Shoe and Bag Repair in Majoribanks St, just around the corner from Wellington motorcycles is very, very good and has been doing leather repair for more than a decade for motorcycle gear.

Just in case some people haven't noticed, Paraparaumu is NOT Wellington as the map attached will show.

http://yellow.co.nz/companies/Shoe-Repairs/Modern-Shoe-and-Bag-Repair/100767165_1490.html

<img src=http://mapping.yellow.co.nz/tiles/en_NZ/3/17101/8385.png?w=373&h=373&c=0263D24C-CE49-BC09-4D85-8F8D66B34DBF&>

[Grub]

Just in case some people haven't noticed, Paraparaumu is NOT Wellington as the map attached will show.

Oh FFS ... we're motorcyclists ... of course it's part of Wellington ... especially if it's over one of the best hill rides in the country!

[Fatjim]

Give Dusty a call. He's local to you too.

I've never had too many issues with his service, and my experience of his after sales service was nothing short of bloody good.

[ElCoyote]

Dusty is (or was) the man behind Leda Leathers. Stokes Valley
http://homepages.ihug.co.nz/~integra/leda_05/pages/contact.htm


Dusty is the man. probably more years that all the rest combined. And a nice guy. Say Ian Disney recommended him. :msn-wink:

[owner]

Sorry cant help

[sweetp]

super, thanks folks I will call them tomorrow and see what I can organise. And I agree with Grub, anything south of Parmy has to be wellington when it comes to riding. Love the hills although got a flat tire on the Akatarwas on Sunday when coming back from Dannivirk.

[Number One]

Love the hills although got a flat tire on the Akatarwas on Sunday when coming back from Dannivirk.

Bugger! Not a good place to 'break down'..hopefully you were on the UHutt side by then!

[Her_C4]

I know you have asked for someone 'in' Wellington, but if you can travel out a bit, how about 'Celtic Leathers' in Pahiatua?

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showpost.php?p=1224930&postcount=12

[Patch]

Oh FFS ... we're motorcyclists ... of course it's part of Wellington ... especially if it's over one of the best hill rides in the country!

:Oi: para para oooooo mooooo is the Kapiti Coast ya plonker, not Wellywood, next ya'll have the little farmer Jones' from Levin claiming they live on the Coast :lol:


one of the best hill rides eh?? you don't get out much do you



That title is soooo misleading, rather disappointing really.

[Skunk]

That title is soooo misleading, rather disappointing really.
Dusty will do those types of leathers too...

I have a jacket that Dusty (Leda Leathers) made in the early '80s. Had to take it back to get the zips replaced because the metal had worn out again. The leather has never needed repairing even after a few trips 'off bike'.

[sweetp]

Off to see Dusty tomorrow, will let you know how it goes!

[roogazza]

Dusty is the man. probably more years that all the rest combined. And a nice guy. Say Ian Disney recommended him. :msn-wink:

Surely you are not, the Ian Disney, ex TZ rider ???????

I thought Ian was in France ?

Dusty's number is 04 9346510 in case anybody needs it, and I'll be having a few beers with him tomorrow night, if you have a message ?? Gaz.

[ElCoyote]

Surely you are not, the Ian Disney, ex TZ rider ???????

I thought Ian was in France ?

Dusty's number is 04 9346510 in case anybody needs it, and I'll be having a few beers with him tomorrow night, if you have a message ?? Gaz.

Glad you popped up as I was trolling, I don't know where Ian is but I am trying to contact him. He used to stay with either Dusty or myself when he came back to Wgtn. I have since moved to Auckland and he has stayed with me several times but has vanished into the ether. Marty Baylis and myself are keen to get an update. I am surprised by the France comment as Ian worked underground in the states for many years and then decided to get a green card legally to avoid having to travel via Canada to disguise his absences. Ian's bike was never a TZ but homegrown which is a credit to his abilities.. Ian was born in England and was born several months too late to gain automatic NZ residency hence him working in the US illegally as he had no time for the homeland. Ian, Mel Wrigley, Marty Baylis and myself were very close but he has dropped off our radar. I contacted another friend in Napier just last week and although he has heard from Ian it's one way traffic. Give my regards to Dusty and tell him that his left hook Datsun wagon or as Diz used to say Neesin was always a source of amusement to me. I have also bought a ZX7R Kwaka and tell Dusty I may require leathers if he is still in the game. Dennis K is on my list to contact re Diz but if Dusty knows more please ring me. 09 2763239. Tell Dusty that Rob McK was in hospital recently and very ill but I don't think life threatening. (Gall stones?) I think mum said. By the way I am Phil and would like to catch up with Dusty and Diz as I am having a midlife crisis (She says) Regards

[ElCoyote]

Surely you are not, the Ian Disney, ex TZ rider ???????

I thought Ian was in France ?

Dusty's number is 04 9346510 in case anybody needs it, and I'll be having a few beers with him tomorrow night, if you have a message ?? Gaz.

Are you Gary Goodyer. If so I took you home from Feilding when your fancy yank tank shit itself. I also delivered your brother Pauls shoes to him in Auckland personally when he left them with Keith Tinney or something like that. Are you that Gaz? Tell Dusty he owes me a beer for all the referrals I have given over the years and still do as you can attest. Best drunk in person I might add.

[Skunk Control]

Off to see Dusty tomorrow, will let you know how it goes!

So how did you get on?

[Beemer]

:Oi: para para oooooo mooooo is the Kapiti Coast ya plonker, not Wellywood, next ya'll have the little farmer Jones' from Levin claiming they live on the Coast :lol:

Christ no, us farmer types from north of Levin would hate to be lumped in with the latte lovers from the Kapiti Coast!

But Dusty is certainly one of the best. He doesn't just work with leather - he fixed my cordura pants when I burned a hole in them on the exhaust and did a great job.

[Colapop]

There's also European Leather out the Hutt somewhere... 566 2001

That's number I was given. Keen to get and update on how you went p...

[sweetp]

Went to Dusty and he is fab. Not only did he fix my problem super quick it is also really amazing price wise. He came up with a simple solution he also fixed a couple of things that had been bothering wannabiker.

So highly recomend him, and wahoo, can wear the leather without sunscreen!

[sels1]

Christ no, us farmer types from north of Levin would hate to be lumped in with the latte lovers from the Kapiti Coast!

As us sophisticated Kapiti-ites wouldnt want to be lumped in with you Levin banjo pickers anyhow.....:laugh:

And for the record - kber Spittie (Nick) in Mazengarb Rd is excellent with leather and cordura, and has over 30 years experience as a tailor.
Highly recommended.