RST Tractech Leathers - SV650.org

27-10-15, 05:49 PM

I bought a set of RST Tractech leathers end of July. Between then and now I've worn them maybe a handful of times. I've been caught out in the rain once but promptly wiped them down and left them to dry naturally.

Last month I've noticed they were starting to bubble and crack so got them sent off to RST which have just informed me they are water damaged and will continue to deteriorate and eventually fall apart and they no longer want anything to do with it.

These cost me over £400 a few months ago and they're basically telling me that because they got wet once, they're ruined? I've had a few budget sets of leathers in the past, worn in all weathers and they are holding up fine after years of use. These didn't last 2 months.

Do I just have to suck it up and accept I've wasted £400 or is there something I can do?

Thanks and sorry for the rant. I'm a little p***** off as you can imagine.

27-10-15, 08:04 PM

Wow, I was thinking about buying them!!!! Not now.

27-10-15, 08:15 PM

Yeah. Starting to wish I didn't myself.

curlylee · 27-10-15, 08:23 PM

so how have cows and kangeroos managed all these years when it rains,they dont seem to fall apart ,citizens advice is your best bet as i think rst is trying to fob you off,was there a label on them saying dont ride in the rain or get them wet

27-10-15, 08:25 PM

I'd also like to add one of my mates was out with me when we got caught out in the rain and he was wearing his 2014 RST Tractech leathers and his are holding up just fine?

Tomor · 27-10-15, 09:16 PM

Bought end of July 2015? I would say that they are not fit for purpose, unless they have a label in them stating they must not under any circumstances be worn in the rain/got wet.

27-10-15, 09:26 PM

Yep. Just before 20th July.

They offered me some leather cleaner as what I'm assuming is a "goodwill gesture". What good is that? They weren't dirty to begin with and a ~£10 bottle of cleaner isn't going to make up for the cost of the leathers.

maviczap · 27-10-15, 09:29 PM

Did you pay with a credit card, then you may have some recourse with your credit card company

http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/sho...funds-exchange

27-10-15, 09:31 PM

Debit card. I'm waiting on a reply from them which I should get tomorrow.

maviczap · 27-10-15, 09:53 PM

Speak to Trading Standards

Small claims court?

http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/rec...l-claims-court

27-10-15, 05:49 PM	#1
Dunn-y Guest Posts: n/a	RST Tractech Leathers I bought a set of RST Tractech leathers end of July. Between then and now I've worn them maybe a handful of times. I've been caught out in the rain once but promptly wiped them down and left them to dry naturally. Last month I've noticed they were starting to bubble and crack so got them sent off to RST which have just informed me they are water damaged and will continue to deteriorate and eventually fall apart and they no longer want anything to do with it. These cost me over £400 a few months ago and they're basically telling me that because they got wet once, they're ruined? I've had a few budget sets of leathers in the past, worn in all weathers and they are holding up fine after years of use. These didn't last 2 months. Do I just have to suck it up and accept I've wasted £400 or is there something I can do? Thanks and sorry for the rant. I'm a little p***** off as you can imagine. Last edited by Dunn-y; 27-10-15 at 05:50 PM.

27-10-15, 08:04 PM	#2
AlexAdams Guest Posts: n/a	Re: RST Tractech Leathers Wow, I was thinking about buying them!!!! Not now.

27-10-15, 08:15 PM	#3
Dunn-y Guest Posts: n/a	Re: RST Tractech Leathers Yeah. Starting to wish I didn't myself.

27-10-15, 08:23 PM	#4
curlylee Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: sheffield Posts: 402	Re: RST Tractech Leathers so how have cows and kangeroos managed all these years when it rains,they dont seem to fall apart ,citizens advice is your best bet as i think rst is trying to fob you off,was there a label on them saying dont ride in the rain or get them wet

27-10-15, 08:25 PM	#5
Dunn-y Guest Posts: n/a	Re: RST Tractech Leathers I'd also like to add one of my mates was out with me when we got caught out in the rain and he was wearing his 2014 RST Tractech leathers and his are holding up just fine?

27-10-15, 09:16 PM	#6
Tomor Member Mega Poster Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Yateley, Hants Posts: 2,306	Re: RST Tractech Leathers Bought end of July 2015? I would say that they are not fit for purpose, unless they have a label in them stating they must not under any circumstances be worn in the rain/got wet. __________________ Yam XT125R - Sold SV650 -Sold DL 650 K6 - Sold 2012 Street Triple R - For Sale - Linky here

27-10-15, 09:26 PM	#7
Dunn-y Guest Posts: n/a	Re: RST Tractech Leathers Yep. Just before 20th July. They offered me some leather cleaner as what I'm assuming is a "goodwill gesture". What good is that? They weren't dirty to begin with and a ~£10 bottle of cleaner isn't going to make up for the cost of the leathers.

27-10-15, 09:29 PM	#8
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,096	Re: RST Tractech Leathers Did you pay with a credit card, then you may have some recourse with your credit card company http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/sho...funds-exchange __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius Last edited by maviczap; 27-10-15 at 09:30 PM.

27-10-15, 09:31 PM	#9
Dunn-y Guest Posts: n/a	Re: RST Tractech Leathers Debit card. I'm waiting on a reply from them which I should get tomorrow.

27-10-15, 09:53 PM	#10
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,096	Re: RST Tractech Leathers Speak to Trading Standards Small claims court? http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/rec...l-claims-court __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

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