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Post by DarcShadow » Sun Sep 02, 2007 4:44 pm

The zipper on my leathers broke at the last track day and I was refered to Shannon Nelson to get it repaired. She did a nice job on the zipper and put the club patch on for me all for $45. I dropped it off Thursday evening and picked it back up on Tuesday, very quick turn around.

If any of you need leather repairs or patches put on I'd recommend her. In addition to good work and quick turn around, her price is very very affordable compaired to other places I've talked to.

Panther City has gotten sketchy. MotoDFW people have suggested 3 other locations, one involve mailing your leathers.

MotoLiberty
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(It's an older lady and her husband that run the place. When I brought in it in she told me the last time she worked on one of those suits was when Evel Knievel was in lewisville and need some repairs done!)

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Post by CrazyKuban » Thu Jan 17, 2008 7:19 pm

Do you have the location for this place. I try looking it up, and got nothing.
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Post by DarcShadow » Fri Jan 18, 2008 6:08 am

Her place is her house. Give her a call to setup a time to etiher stop by or meet her some place.
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Post by Firewa11 » Fri Jan 18, 2008 10:08 am

She really does do great work, she replaced the zipper on my leathers with a stronger, more durable one, and it was cheap. High recommended A+++++++!
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Post by RAZOR » Sat Jun 28, 2008 9:29 am

I'll be giving her a call . I have a tear on my leathers it's te stitches and I tore the zipper on my boot. I like my Komodo gear but it doesnt seem very durable!!!

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Post by Blizzard_1708 » Mon Jun 30, 2008 8:19 am

Her prices have gone up, and I had a problem getting my jacket back. There may be better options out there now that she carters to CMRA Racers (and thier budgets)

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Post by DarcShadow » Mon Jun 30, 2008 8:24 am

What kind of prices she charging now? I know for putting the patches on anyway, she was much much lower then any place else I check.
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Post by Blizzard_1708 » Mon Jun 30, 2008 8:52 am

It cost me $45 to replace the zipper on my AStar jacket. That was a couple months ago now, and it took 3 weeks for me to get my jacket back. 2 of the weeks was because I couldnt get ahold of her on the phone.

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Post by DarcShadow » Mon Jun 30, 2008 8:58 am

I think $45 is probably still a pretty good price. Getting ahold of her though, that's just the down side of a out of your house kind of business. Although there's no reason for not being able to leave a message and some one get back to you with in a day or 2 at least.

If you find some place that is cheaper please post up. Leather repair isn't something that's needed often but when it is needed it's nice to have a list of places to go.
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Re: Leather Repair

Post by Striple » Tue Nov 02, 2010 5:10 pm

Does anyone have any alternative shops/individuals that they would recommend? I have some leathers that need to be patched, and I cannot get a hold of Shannon, despite multiple calls and e-mails.
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Re: Leather Repair

Post by sckego » Tue Nov 02, 2010 7:18 pm

Try Technical Performance Apparel, I think that's who Motoliberty uses for their repairs and alterations. No personal experience with them myself, just something to check out.
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Re: Leather Repair

Post by Blizzard_1708 » Tue Nov 02, 2010 9:00 pm

Panther City (Shannon) sewed my zipper in backwards. I had trouble getting out of my jacket often.

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Post by 2track » Fri Nov 05, 2010 8:21 am

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Re: Leather Repair

Post by Striple » Sun May 08, 2011 9:21 pm

Moto Liberty ended up doing a decent job at patching the leathers. Cost was $50.
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Re: Leather Repair

Post by Firewa11 » Fri Jul 01, 2011 7:22 am

Going to have to give MotoLiberty a call. The suit I got from Joe, that was a bit tight a couple months ago, is now too lose. Pants fall down if they aren't zippered up to the jacket! :-o

They'll work for the track day coming up but damn. Losing weight is expensive!!!
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Re: Leather Repair

Post by fixxervi6 » Fri Jul 01, 2011 9:05 am

Firewa11 wrote:Going to have to give MotoLiberty a call. The suit I got from Joe, that was a bit tight a couple months ago, is now too lose. Pants fall down if they aren't zippered up to the jacket! :-o

They'll work for the track day coming up but damn. Losing weight is expensive!!!
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Post by Firewa11 » Fri Jul 01, 2011 9:21 am

Yeah, I've noticed the front comes up waaay to easily now! :wheelie:
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Re: Leather Repair

Post by El Diabro » Mon Apr 09, 2012 7:14 pm

So, is there anywhere in Fort Worth to get my zipper replaced on my leathers? Kinda don't want to ride another track day with my fly open :)
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Re: Leather Repair

Post by fixxervi6 » Mon Apr 09, 2012 7:50 pm

El Diabro wrote:So, is there anywhere in Fort Worth to get my zipper replaced on my leathers? Kinda don't want to ride another track day with my fly open :)
Doesn't that help with the ventilation?
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Re: Leather Repair

Post by Telomere » Mon Apr 09, 2012 7:53 pm

El Diabro wrote:So, is there anywhere in Fort Worth to get my zipper replaced on my leathers? Kinda don't want to ride another track day with my fly open :)
Just let it ALL hang out (and catch some wind) :D
My zipper works but it is a pain to zip and unzip because the "handle" portion broke off...just makes it a little more time consuming to zip and unzip.

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Re: Leather Repair

Post by El Diabro » Mon Apr 09, 2012 9:34 pm

Well yes it is one less thing to worry about, but a) I'd really hate to have someone in tech at LSTD or RS catch a look at me and tell me my leathers can't be worn on the track, and b) God forbid I go down on a track because I don't want to leave any divets or scratches all over the track surface :)
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Post by Pepe LePew » Thu Apr 12, 2012 1:36 pm

Telomere wrote:
El Diabro wrote:So, is there anywhere in Fort Worth to get my zipper replaced on my leathers? Kinda don't want to ride another track day with my fly open :)
Just let it ALL hang out (and catch some wind) :D
My zipper works but it is a pain to zip and unzip because the "handle" portion broke off...just makes it a little more time consuming to zip and unzip.
Two words for you without knowing exactly how the handle broke off on yoou. Zip Tie! My handle broke off two years ago, I attached a zip tie to the piece remaining on my jacket, and it has served me well. Good luck!
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Re: Leather Repair

Post by Telomere » Thu Apr 12, 2012 2:01 pm

Most of it is still attached. Just the end broke off. The metal zipper is partially covered with rubber and it broke in half. Go figure. User error, I guess.

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Re: Leather Repair

Post by DarcShadow » Tue Apr 23, 2013 12:49 pm

Just saw a new post over on MotoDFW with some new suggestions for leather repair. I've updated the first post.
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Post by milesmiles » Tue Apr 23, 2013 1:16 pm

I have a place in Denton that did a small amount of work. Knows what she's doing
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