Broken Zip :(

[Koltu]

Hey guys, just a quick newb question, i just broke the zip on my leather pants so will need a replacement - can anybody do this or does it have to be done professionally by someone who specialises in bike gear etc to not weaken anything??

cheers
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[The Shaggy D.A.]

What bit has broken? If the teeth and carrier are still OK, use a keyring/paperclip/wire tie through it.
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[Ichy]

I had the zip replaced by a tailor close to me. £15 and better than the original
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[kitty kat]

I replaced my own, cost me £2 for the zip and half an hour to sew it in. Need to replace whole damn leathers now (and not because I replaced the zip )
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[Ichy]

How on earth did you manage to sew them? A ahem 'friend' tried to do it but the needle keep going through my fin.. er, 'his' finger rather than through the leather.
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[doggone]

You need a strong thimble or something like piece of wood to push it through - and re-use original holes if possible.
A pair of pliers to grip the needle helps.