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[nklr] zipper repairs
Posted: Wed Jul 17, 2013 7:22 pm
by cjyahrmarkt
I was going out for a ride Sunday and the metal zipper on my jacket wouldn't stay closed unless you jimmied the slider up. The teeth were fine, but the slider was worn out. That night I figured I would just get a new jacket, this one was nearly 8 years old. New ones are on sale $135 . But all it needs is the zipper fixed, why not just get a new zipper and sew it in? Ebay searching, I couldn't find the whole zipper, but just the slider thing came up in different sizes. #5, #6, #7, etc.(measured in mm). So I got the zipper fixed for under $10, not just fixed but restored to a better than new condition. I got a chap-stick like lubricant and complete printed instructions on changing the slider out. I guess I'm good for at least another 8 years, zipper-wise. How many tents, gym bags, jeans, and a million other things have I thrown away only because the stupid zipper broke? What have you got?
-- KLRider
-- '06 KLR650A RED
[nklr] zipper repairs
Posted: Thu Jul 18, 2013 8:30 am
by RobertWichert
I have had an Aerostich leg zipper replaced by a seamstress here in
town. Metal zipper (not plastic like Aerostich uses) but what the hell,
it works great.
Done in three days. Beat Aerostich by a month, I bet.
Robert Wichert P.Eng. LEED AP BD&C
+1 916 966 9060
FAX +1 916 966 9068
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On 7/17/2013 5:22 PM, cjyahrmarkt wrote:
>
>
> I was going out for a ride Sunday and the metal zipper on my jacket
> wouldn't stay closed unless you jimmied the slider up. The teeth were
> fine, but the slider was worn out. That night I figured I would just
> get a new jacket, this one was nearly 8 years old. New ones are on
> sale $135 . But all it needs is the zipper fixed, why not just get a
> new zipper and sew it in? Ebay searching, I couldn't find the whole
> zipper, but just the slider thing came up in different sizes. #5, #6,
> #7, etc.(measured in mm). So I got the zipper fixed for under $10, not
> just fixed but restored to a better than new condition. I got a
> chap-stick like lubricant and complete printed instructions on
> changing the slider out. I guess I'm good for at least another 8
> years, zipper-wise. How many tents, gym bags, jeans, and a million
> other things have I thrown away only because the stupid zipper broke?
> What have you got?
>
> -- KLRider
> -- '06 KLR650A RED
>
>
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water bladder n klr
Posted: Sat Jul 20, 2013 11:29 am
by achesley43@ymail.com
I keep a water bladder in the tank bag on trips. Been running that way for the last 15 or so years. Returning from trips I run a bit of a bleach/water combo though it. Hang it to dry, put it in a ziplock bag and in the fridge till the next time I need it. Also pull the bite valve apart at this time and reasemble next time I put it in use. Never got the hang of having one strapped to my back.