Streetguard 3 zip ....

[Bobbin-Man]

Has anyone had a Streetguard 3 jacket zip successfully repaired or replaced?

I believe LSR in Burnley do the warranty repairs for BMW Motorrad and will probably give them a call tomorrow, but if the zip needs replacing are there good waterproof alternatives to the original? I've silicone lubed it but some time ago it just stopped going to the top ... and is now gradually going up less and less. Getting it back down is starting to be hit and miss as well ... on one occasion I've had to remove the jacket like a sweater!

Everything else about the jacket is brilliant, it's 100% waterproof, warm, versatile, and fits really well, but currently I can't trust the zip enough to actually use it.

For information ... the zip appears to be a construction of a stiff sub-layer, over which there is a flexible rubberised cover onto which the teeth are bonded. The issue is that the rubberised cover has become unstable and moves on the sub-layer, causing the teeth to bunch up, it's the sub-layer that provides the stability for the teeth. I can drag all the teeth back into position and can feel the teeth and rubber move relative to the sub-layer, but as soon as the jacket is zipped up the rubber and teeth move again.

The pictures show how the rubberised layer has moved, it looks similar to de-laminating Goretex. I can stretch the section that's moved and it looks pretty normal again.

Stu.

 

[Kevin1626]

Never used LSR for a zip, but they did great work a couple of years ago on my Rukka jacket repairing a rip and replacing pop studs. Anyway, the zip. I think the one to ask about is the YKK Aquaseal which is used on the latest Rukka gear. It's supposed to be a lot more weather resistant. However, I'm certain LSR will be able to guide you. Hope you get it all sorted

 

[mvrandery]

LSR replaced the zip on my Streetguard 3 a while back. They replaced it with a waterproof zip that was better than the original. Much sturdier and smoother.

 

[Bobbin-Man]

Thanks guys, I'll give LSR a call. I'll discuss the zip options with them and see if they can do the Aquaseal, I'm not too far from Burnley so might make a trip.

 

[Wapping]

Here's a link to LSR's website, if anyone is thinking of doing something similar:

http://www.lancashiresportsrepairs.co.uk/contact_lsr.htm

 

[Richard M]

Same with me. Very impressive service.

LSR replaced the zip on my Streetguard 3 a while back. They replaced it with a waterproof zip that was better than the original. Much sturdier and smoother.

 

[Bobbin-Man]

Spoken to LSR, they'll fit a YKK Aquaseal for £59 ... they've done lots of them!

Thanks for the help and advice

 

[Yellow Peril]

The boss had her sg 3 re zipped washed proofed and return for £90 the zip is far better than original

 

[Bobbin-Man]

New zip fitted by LSR ...

Picked up the repaired jacket from LSR today and it looks great. The new YKK zip is smoother than I remember the original RIRI zip being even from new. They've done a great job of stitching in the new one and asides from the very different appearance of the zip itself, it would be hard to tell there's been a repair. Fully tape sealed over the stitching on the inside as well.

Couple of pictures showing the new zip and the quality of the stitching. Very pleased.

 

[Andy B]

I've used LSR twice now - once for a tear in goretex trousers and once for a zip on a BMW goretex jacket. Cracking repairs both times.