Leather Modification DIY

aerozeta · 12-01-12, 17:12

Bought my first one piece leather suit Alpinestar, not sure of the model, but I got 1 pair of Alpinestars pucks and 2 generic pairs, all for $300.

The only downside of this suit is that does not have a back hump.

I really want that look on the back of it with extra protection and perhaps some storage room on more less casual riding during the weekends.

So I decided to give it a shot. If I mess up, $300 suit goodbye!

aerozeta · 12-01-12, 17:16

I applied my skill in the tactical industry to my moto gear, so far it's working out.

So here it is a practice version with fake leather. First try turned out better than I expected. I used 3/4 thick high density foam in the hump.

aerozeta · 12-01-12, 17:25

So here it goes nothing. Here is the original picture, and we go...

If you were wondering what the Velcro loop is for...
I it's a closure for the dump, in case I want to swap padding out or toss a water bottle in there. I saw EVS has a vest with similar concept, but it's made for MP3 player with headset wire outlet.

aerozeta · 12-01-12, 17:39

So here it is. I didn't want it to look too plain. So I add some grommets and mesh underneath. The top is all air mesh; my assumption of that is more aerodynamic than having a solid hump.

Just gotta put it on and go for a test ride with this new suit.

firedude · 12-01-12, 18:31

Looks good

"slow is smooth, smooth is fast"

Luwin1026 · 12-01-12, 20:49

That sure ain't a DIY as there's no way I can do something like that. =) j/k

Great work, man!

sittingturbo · 12-01-12, 21:56

Pretty awesome... I am still trying to figure out what type brand of dye I need to fix my rashed leathers...

stickem189 · 12-01-12, 22:18

is it just me or does that hump look huge. Its nice work though. I couldnt do that for sure.

timwu12 · 12-02-12, 03:02

wow, that's really good work!

and here I was, sitting here, thinking, if only I could learn to sew my name into the hump, then I'd be a badass....but then I come and see this....

shouldnthave · 12-02-12, 13:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by sittingturbo

Pretty awesome... I am still trying to figure out what type brand of dye I need to fix my rashed leathers...

I like my leather rashes. It's a badge of honer in my eyes. It's how you can tell a racer has been through it.

12-01-12, 17:12	#1
aerozeta Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Monrovia Posts: 34	Leather Modification DIY Bought my first one piece leather suit Alpinestar, not sure of the model, but I got 1 pair of Alpinestars pucks and 2 generic pairs, all for $300. The only downside of this suit is that does not have a back hump. I really want that look on the back of it with extra protection and perhaps some storage room on more less casual riding during the weekends. So I decided to give it a shot. If I mess up, $300 suit goodbye! Attached Thumbnails
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12-01-12, 17:16	#2
aerozeta Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Monrovia Posts: 34	I applied my skill in the tactical industry to my moto gear, so far it's working out. So here it is a practice version with fake leather. First try turned out better than I expected. I used 3/4 thick high density foam in the hump. Attached Thumbnails
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12-01-12, 17:25	#3
aerozeta Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Monrovia Posts: 34	So here it goes nothing. Here is the original picture, and we go... If you were wondering what the Velcro loop is for... I it's a closure for the dump, in case I want to swap padding out or toss a water bottle in there. I saw EVS has a vest with similar concept, but it's made for MP3 player with headset wire outlet. Attached Thumbnails
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12-01-12, 17:39	#4
aerozeta Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Monrovia Posts: 34	So here it is. I didn't want it to look too plain. So I add some grommets and mesh underneath. The top is all air mesh; my assumption of that is more aerodynamic than having a solid hump. Just gotta put it on and go for a test ride with this new suit. Attached Thumbnails
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12-01-12, 18:31	#5
firedude Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Suffern, NY Posts: 716	Looks good "slow is smooth, smooth is fast" __________________
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12-01-12, 20:49	#6
Luwin1026 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Pasadena Posts: 39	That sure ain't a DIY as there's no way I can do something like that. =) j/k Great work, man!
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12-01-12, 21:56	#7
sittingturbo Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Fort Benning, GA Posts: 529	Pretty awesome... I am still trying to figure out what type brand of dye I need to fix my rashed leathers...
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12-01-12, 22:18	#8
stickem189 Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 453	is it just me or does that hump look huge. Its nice work though. I couldnt do that for sure.
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timwu12 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Mountain View Posts: 1,787	wow, that's really good work! and here I was, sitting here, thinking, if only I could learn to sew my name into the hump, then I'd be a badass....but then I come and see this....
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