View Full Version : Dodgy Rukka jacket?
Bullwinkle
03-10-06, 02:48 PM
Ok - I bought a Rukka jacket off of Ebay and it does keep me dry BUT.....
1) the outside pockets leak
2) the dye runs when it gets saturated
is this normal for Rukka jackets or was mine probably a shop reject?
The outside pockets will leak, the waterproof ones are on the inside.
The dye runs?! :shock: I would not say thats normal, mine certainly doesn't.
Rukka's are pretty damn expensive and have a very good reputation, running dye does not sound right.
Filipe M.
03-10-06, 02:59 PM
You've been out on the acid rain again, haven't you? :wink:
Bullwinkle
03-10-06, 03:01 PM
Hmmmm..yeah I was kinda thinking it was a reject....
After the 'lovely' ride on Sunday the floor was a distinct shade of black.....:( How embarrassing...... :oops:
Bullwinkle
03-10-06, 03:04 PM
Is there anything I can do do stop it running or is just one of those things??
ok, that really doesn't sound right. I've been using my Rukka jacket since NEC last year through winter etc and it has yet to do anything like that.
Bullwinkle
03-10-06, 03:08 PM
Perhaps it's just an old jacket that has seen better days?
dont wear it out in the rain :cry:
Perhaps it's just an old jacket that has seen better days?hmm, not sure.
Its still keeping you dry and I assume you've got the thermal liner so it should keep you warm when it gets colder so if its just the dye running and you got it very cheap then I guess its up to you. Personally I wouldn't be happy that I've got something that is clearly a defect as it really shouldn't be doing that.
What about contacting Rukka direct and asking for their advice? I think Rukka come with a 5 year warranty, so it might be worth asking them.
Bullwinkle
03-10-06, 03:22 PM
Yeah but im not sure how old it is ......:( It be ok - it's only in prolonged/torrential rain that it runs so can't complain for 90 quid...:)
Thanks anyway.
PS. Kate - Hows it going with the Gixxer?
the white rabbit
03-10-06, 03:27 PM
Maybe it was a bit faded and someone cold water dyed it. I'm sure if you send it to Rukka they would take a look, they will know how old it is and some reputable manufacturers dont worry about proof of purchase. berghaus did ok with me in a similar situation (no receipt, 3 years old)
Bullwinkle
03-10-06, 03:30 PM
really? I guess its worth a try......:) thanks!
the white rabbit
03-10-06, 03:32 PM
really? I guess its worth a try......:) thanks!
Well at worse they will send it back. they will probably be interested to find out whats going on themselves. Make sure you ask for it back tho!! Of course as its secondhand they may not be interested but you never ever know. Ive had a few good results in the past just from asking.
dont tell em its 2nd hand, say u have had it a while :wink:
PS. Kate - Hows it going with the Gixxer?
Its not :cry:
I'm still waiting for the throttlebodies to arrive.
Thanks for asking :)
Ok - I bought a Rukka jacket off of Ebay and it does keep me dry BUT.....
1) the outside pockets leak
2) the dye runs when it gets saturated
is this normal for Rukka jackets or was mine probably a shop reject?
Who was the seller?
and if you don't mind, how much did you pay?
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