Leather alterations?

[marchesini]

Bought a new suit recently but it needs a few alterations. Got the number of leather workshop but can anyone recommend someone else closer to home - SE London / Kent area (Barnehurst/Bexleyheath area). Doesn't have to be motorcycle leather specialists I guess but someone who has altered leather jackets etc. In particular, shortening the legs and tightening the buttock area (oh err).

Thanks all

simon

[CK & AK]

Melnie Mouse can recco somebody nr Worthing,
and I can recco Nine Lives at Guildford - who are very good. Tel: 01483 454441

Sorry I dont know any nearer your way tho.

C

[Melnie Mouse]

yeah I'd second Nine Lives, they're not cheap but they do a bloody good job which I guess that's what counts..

the worthing one is KB Leathers.. but worthing bit too far out for you...

[A Yerbury]

sorry nowt south of thames, there s a place called london leathers on the holloway rd, Flash Indian geezer who knows his hides, having never found a pair of bike jeans in my life that didnt look like Id just pooped my panties their 32 inch jeans fitted marvelously and a steal at 90 quid. thick hide too, not fashion leather.
happy hunting.

[Little Monster]

I can heartily recommend nine lives - had a collar and cuffs done there a coupla years back and it was only £30 i think - really good job he did too.

[gary tompkins]

I've used Wested leathers in Swanley for repairs and alterations a few times. Turn round sometimes a bit slow depending on workload, but work's good quality and value for money.

No number to hand but I can dig one out if needed?

[paul620sie]

I can recommend Dodds Leathers in Northampton for us east mildland based people.

[marchesini]

and I can recco Nine Lives at Guildford - who are very good. Tel: 01483 454441



Thanks all for your replies. Spoke to Wested Leathers and Nine Lives and am going to make the trek over to Guilford for a fitting. After looking at Leather Workshop prices, Nine Lives seem a bargain. The guy I spoke to on the phone seemed very knowledgeable and seemed genuinely willing to help.

I am also toying with the idea of having some additional graphics added while I'm at it - I've gone and done a 'Rossi', as a non-smoker, sold all my principles and put style over substance. I think you'll agree they are rather subtle. :eek: :eek:

Best regards all

simon

[gary tompkins]

Simon,
Can we expect to see the S4 sporting a colour scheme to match the new leathers? ;)

[marchesini]

Simon,
Can we expect to see the S4 sporting a colour scheme to match the new leathers? ;)

No. not an S4 but one of these.

[Albie]

your not that shape Simon blimey :eek: :eek: :eek: :p :D :rolleyes:

[marchesini]

Actually, the S4 is up for sale soon and an S4R will be replacing it. And yes, the colour scheme will not be standard but won't be going the whole GP route though. All will be revealed in due course but suffice to say, the bolt-ons are piling up in the garage. :D :D

simon

[gary tompkins]

No. not an S4 but one of these.

A limited edition £35K GP replica eh? :cool: I read in MCN that the factory will only make 1 a week for a year, so I hope you managed to get yourself near the front of the waiting list or you could be in for a long haul.

Mind you any wait would be worthwhile to end up with a genuine GP replica sitting in your garage :D

I'm looking forward to seeing you out on the road or track on the V4 soon

[CK & AK]

Good Luck with Nine lives - as said - I've found them really good - specially cos they open at 7.30 in the morning, and as they are just across the road from a big carpark, it makes life easy to do business before work.

What is their lead time at the min? - as have got a minor thing to get done.


C

[marchesini]

A limited edition £35K GP replica eh? :cool: I read in MCN that the factory will only make 1 a week for a year, so I hope you managed to get yourself near the front of the waiting list or you could be in for a long haul.


Damn, just read the small print. Apparently, 999R owners get first refusal on them - and I just sold mine aswell - it felt a bit sluggish to me and not really enough underseat storage. :lol: :lol:

I'm looking forward to seeing you out on the road or track on the V4 soon

If you see one parked outside Marks and Spencers at Bluewater with Ducati Performance panniers (Marlboro branded of course), come and find me - I'll be in the womens underwear section. :D

simon

[marchesini]

What is their lead time at the min? - as have got a minor thing to get done.


C

I think they are pretty accommodating - they quoted about a week for quite a bit of work on my leathers - seat, length and thigh alterations on the trousers and some undecided graphics on the jacket. I'll just have to find the time to get down there.

BTW, how did the video look. Did you catch me wheelying the length of the start finish straight and then going round the outside of most of the fast group riders through gerrards with my elbow down. No??? I did it most laps so there was plenty of opportunities.

Maybe next time

simon :burnout:

[JR]

For anyone in the SW wanting leathers altered (or made) I can recommend G R C Leather Repair & Alterations Service, 11 Waring House Redcliff Hill Bristol. Glen is a one man band on Tel No 01179297771 or mobile 07889 742594 - motorcycle leather gear being his speciality
He was recommended to me by Baz (DesmoDom) from Newport South Wales.

JR