Kit falling apart.

[pits]

Well this is annoying, yesterday I noticed the stitching my Alpinestars GP Plus gloves had come undone on one finger and I now have a hole in my glove, and today I go to put my knock back armor on and the frigging waist strap has detached itself from the armor.

How annoying.


Edit: Just checked the otherside of the armor, and that stitching is coming loose as well, ffs.
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[Recluso]

Zip on my jacket's inside pocket is coming away.

Just had to repair two splits down the side of my thumbs on both gloves (exactly the same place on each glove).

Was all brand new in January too :O
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[Mikey3]

I had some GP plus' and they developed a hole in the finger and a few down the stitching.
IMO Alpinestars offer great protection, but practically their longevity is fucking AWFUL.
My SMX boots are falling apart too, and my RST jacket is so much better than my alpinestars one.

Mike
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[Thelostone]

On my Sidi boots the Velco on some of the straps has come off and now one of the soles is detaching from the upper. Damn things, I've only had them a little over twenty years, things just arn't made to last any more.

[Mr_NorthSean]

Last week the zip on my textile jacket snapped right off Had to have a whole new zip fitted onto the jacket which luckily only cost me £15.
Got it fitted within the week, luckily the weather has been fine and dry so got away with just using my summer jacket.
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[pits]

This is dangerous though, what if I had come off? Would have offered no protection, the kidney pad would probably end up causing some damage as well.
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Then sort your own kit out, it's your job and your job alone to keep on top of, if you only just got it and have a warranty, take it back, else, buy a new one, fix it, or man up
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[fray]

My 2 year old Alpinestars smx-5 boots have just been replaced. The zip ripped and the sole was peeling off for the second time after I had it repaired about 4 months ago. I replaced them with some Gaearne G Ike boots I got for £60 reduced from £160 from a Honda Dealers by me they seem fine so far. Bit disapointed in how long the smx-5 's lasted.

Also my 12 year old handmedown Frank Thomas gloves have seen better days got a few holes in now. Ive been keeping my eyes open for a pair of nearly new second hand Knox Handroids for the right price
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[andys675]

with Alpinesars stuff, if you've lost the reciept write an email to the head office in italy, explain how long you've had them and tell them how you feel about what has gone wrong, and how much you've paid for them, attach a pic or two

worked for me


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[stinkwheel]

Remember, average mileage for a motorcycle in the UK is 4k miles per year.

Take this into account. I do 12k miles a year so I what would last your average rider three years, lasts me 12 months.

I expect to go through a pair of summer gloves every year for example.

My leathers are original bellstaff ones so will last for decades.
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[Sako]

summer use gloves don't really last that long (<2 years @ 4k per year say) if you are doing track days, riding in adverse weather, the gloves have to take a fair bit of abuse and unfortunately do have a limited lifespan (although if they can be stitched up then go for it first, but perhaps buy another pair for when the inevitable happens.

[phillyctr]

Im using gp plus and lasting me really well no bad stitching or holes are you there not fakes as theres a lot about.

[stinkwheel]