Fixing Codura

[Balrog]

Hey All

I've got a rip in my Dry Rider pants, Its all frayed and to past it for sewing.

Has anybody had any luck gluing patches onto this kind of material?

I've just been down to the camping shop and brought back some glue
and material to fix those blow up camping mats.

No luck getting it to stick though

Any ideas?

Cheers Jim

[tri boy]

+1 for info also. Got a small tear in the knee of my Mobig pants, and would like to seal it for winter.

[Quasievil]

Its really hard stuff to repair because the fabric that you sew into just pulls apart so easy.
You need to Hem arounf the hole to stop the fray, then put a patch over it stiched on the "other side" of the hem to keep it secure.
in saying that if you crash in it the hole will be the weakest part and whats on the other side of the hole.

[OV Lander]

I used iron patches (very careful with iron not to touch/melt codura - only iron patch).

Two patches to date, and both still on after a year.

[Balrog]

Well its kind of working.

Of course I ran out of their fancy glue.
It looked like a big tube, but was actually full of air.

So for the second bit, I've just squirted super glue all over it.
I'll either have it stuck, or a big hole will have melted in the side of it.

Actually we all know I'll be left with two pieces of material covered in dry glue

[Balrog]

Its really hard stuff to repair because the fabric that you sew into just pulls apart so easy.
You need to Hem arounf the hole to stop the fray, then put a patch over it stiched on the "other side" of the hem to keep it secure.
in saying that if you crash in it the hole will be the weakest part and whats on the other side of the hole.

Thanks for that, having no talent in the sewing department
I'll keep trying to glue something. But its a good idea to sew it as well.

I used iron patches (very careful with iron not to touch/melt codura - only iron patch).

Two patches to date, and both still on after a year.

Excellent Idea, I wish I'd thought of that before covering myself in glue

[cooneyr]

Super glue is rather hard and is not flexible when dry. I'd be super gluing up the hem that Quasi talks of cause it will stop the fraying then I'd use something like kiwi glue (selleys) or similar that is flexible to hold the patch on. I'd not have much faith in the patch staying put during a crash though. maybe glue it then do your best with a sewing machine.

Or better still ditch the Rally cross pants, get some motocross pants (with hip padding) and knee guards. Same or better protection, more durable and cheaper. Only thing is motocross pants don't have pockets but the Thor ride pants do

Cheers R

[Str8 Jacket]

Thanks for that, having no talent in the sewing department
I'll keep trying to glue something. But its a good idea to sew it as well.

Where do ya live? I could probably help with the sewing bit....

[clint640]

I've had good (well it looked a bit hillbilly but it held together) results using F2 glue to attach a patch, then a rough hand sew around the edge.

Cheers
Clint

[Balrog]

Well I am surprised.

The Selleys Quick Fix Shockproof Supa glua seems to have worked a charm.

The super glue patch has stuck better than the repair kit I was using.

Not sure of the long term prognosis but apart from being a bit stiff,
it seems to be holding.
Haven't put them on yet, but its looking good.

Will let you know if when I squeeze into them it still holds

Scotty's saying
"You can't eat any more captain, its only a size 42"

[Balrog]

I really need to refresh my browser a bit more often.
I didn't even see half the replies.

Str8 Jacket,
Thanks for the offer. I should be ok to put a few threads in

cooneyr,
Now you mention it, super glue is a bit stiff
Rally cross pants have a bit of hip and knee protection but nothing major.

As you say, its not going to hold up in a crash, but at the moment its just
got to stop certain parts of my anatomy from getting drafty
or worse, exposed.

Cheers for the info and suggestions

[NordieBoy]

I've got a rip in my Dry Rider pants, Its all frayed and to past it for sewing.

You havn't fallen off again have you?

[Skinny_Birdman]

I've had good (well it looked a bit hillbilly but it held together) results using F2 glue to attach a patch, then a rough hand sew around the edge.

Cheers
Clint

Same here. I burnt a hole in my Spool pants when I landed across my bike with my leg on the header. Glued a piece of scrap leather on and roughly hand sewed around the edge. It looks a bit funky, but has lasted well.

Cheers
A

[deanohit]

Same here. I burnt a hole in my Spool pants when I landed across my bike with my leg on the header. Glued a piece of scrap leather on and roughly hand sewed around the edge. It looks a bit funky, but has lasted well.
Cheers
A

And a bonus is if it ever happens again, the leather will protect you.

[sels1]

KBer Spittie has a tailoring shop in Paraparaumu he can repair cordura gear and leathers - proper job at reasonable prices