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- Rossgo
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Re: Textile trousers
That has taken a fair bit of time but clearly they do their job well. Let us know how they carry on from now
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Re: Textile trousers
It has taken a while, but to be fair to FC Moto, they're in the hands of Rukka. Rukka have to inspect the item and decide what they're doing with them.
FC Moto haven't charged me anything for postage.
FC Moto haven't charged me anything for postage.
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Re: Textile trousers
That's fab Kwacky glad everything got sorted for you
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Re: Textile trousers
looks like I'll be testing them out soon, the forecast doesn't look too good for the rest of the week
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Re: Textile trousers
The zip failed on my jacket this evening. Bit pissed off because the jacket wasn't cheap.Kwacky wrote:Right, finally made up my mind.
I've treated myself to an Alpinestar Gore Tex Tech ST jacket
http://www.alpinestars.com/tech-st-gore-texr-jacket" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; That's top of their game sio it's not cheap but I can wear it all year round.
None of it is cheap but I ride all year so I'm sure I'll get my money from them.
I've sent an email to Alpinestar to tell them and to see what their response is.
Going to have to wear my leather jacket for commuting until it's fixed.
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Re: Textile trousers
The zip on my Alpinestars suit failed. Joyda leathers comment when I took it in for repair was that it was far too thin and not fit for purpose.
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Re: Textile trousers
I'll wait to see what Alpinestar say. If no joy from them I'll see if Joyda can help
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Re: Textile trousers
No response from Alpinestar so I've sent a couple of emails to them from my work email address.
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Re: Textile trousers
I've got a waterproof Alpinestar motocross jacket I wear over my leathers, might be worth getting one as a short term fix. Think they only cost around 30 to 40 quid.
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Re: Textile trousers
Thanks.
I've got a light rain jacket I can put over my leathers, but the problem is taking a shirt to work rather than wearing one underneath my jacket. Plus leathers aren't that warm. I'm getting old and need my creature comforts.
I've got a light rain jacket I can put over my leathers, but the problem is taking a shirt to work rather than wearing one underneath my jacket. Plus leathers aren't that warm. I'm getting old and need my creature comforts.
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Re: Textile trousers
Alpinestars have been in touch:-
We offer a 2 years warranty against material and/or manufacture defect. Where have you purchased your jacket? We generally deal assistance via the dealer.
We are available to receive your jacket back for assessment – in case the zip broke for wear and tear we would quote for repair.
We offer a 2 years warranty against material and/or manufacture defect. Where have you purchased your jacket? We generally deal assistance via the dealer.
We are available to receive your jacket back for assessment – in case the zip broke for wear and tear we would quote for repair.
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Re: Textile trousers
How old is it? Reasonable wear and tear shouldnt be charged for surely. Saying that i suppose you are a heavy user of bike gear given your commutes.
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Re: Textile trousers
It will be 2 years old this November.
I said the same to Sam about use, It must have done 20,000 miles by now. To be fair the jacket looks brand new, it's really worn well.
I said the same to Sam about use, It must have done 20,000 miles by now. To be fair the jacket looks brand new, it's really worn well.
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Re: Textile trousers
If they offer a 2yr warranty on the jacket, the zip should be capable of withstanding two years of reasonable use - commuting on a bike isn't unreasonable use, if it is they should state that at point of purchase surely?
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Re: Textile trousers
I agree. I think the "wear and tear" is a catch all to prevent people from making spurious claims like colour fading or something daft like that.
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Re: Textile trousers
Wear and tear would be valid if the jacket was in a shabby well used state, with other bits failing as well. But you saying the jacket is in top shape expect for a failed zip says to me it's not wear and tear but a less than worthy zip for that jacket.
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Re: Textile trousers
An email has gone off to FC Moto. They must hate me, this is the third thing I've sent back to them
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Re: Textile trousers
My guess is that FC Moto will be dragging the Astars rep in and giving him a grilling about how this is costing them money to support Astars under-specced kit and either Astars reimburse them or give them a better buy in price to allow for quality related returns like this.
If enough people returned garments with dodgy zips Astars would have to up the zip quality, but most people can't be arsed and just have it fixed themselves.
If enough people returned garments with dodgy zips Astars would have to up the zip quality, but most people can't be arsed and just have it fixed themselves.