[lemosley01]

I have a two-piece dainese suit I got from ebay, that, other than being a little dirty and having a rip in it, is in fine condition. Unfortunately it is not perforated - does anyone know how to perforate leather?

 

[LocoStrange]

Grab a sharp knife and start poking? nfloor :beer

 

[Chillerguy]

Shotgun?

Actully it is probably a pressing operation that is performed on the material before it is cut up to be made into a suit. I don't think you'll be able to do it after the fact unless you've got a leather punch and a LOT of time on your hands.

 

[cnk15]

Here ya go: http://www.600rr.net/vb/showthread.php?t=30014&highlight=punch

 

[R1oldguy]

:ar :mg

 

[m_chevy]

12 guage, #8 shot at about 15 yards.

 

[bittersweetryan]

1/8 inch drill bit, tape measure, and about a billion hours.

 

[lemosley01]

LOL at all of the gun comments. Some of you guys have some aggression you need to release.
bittersweet and cnk - thanks for the info.

 

[chornbe]

Shotgun?

Actully it is probably a pressing operation that is performed on the material before it is cut up to be made into a suit. I don't think you'll be able to do it after the fact unless you've got a leather punch and a LOT of time on your hands.

See, now I was going to suggest the Walther PPK .380. Classic. Classy. Effective. Lightweight and small frame for easier transportation to the leather outlet.

 

[kevinwilly]

You guys just wait.... there are MUCH easier ways to do this...

i must search, i will return.... (the bookmark was on my computer that crashed... i have to dig... brb)

EDIT: found it: http://www.csosborne.com/no622.htm

they make all kinds of cool stuff for punching holes in leather. You'll need a poundo board under the jacket when you hit it, so that the punch stays sharp... but this is an easy way to make an attractive pattern with FAR less work than a single punch.

 

[R1oldguy]

I have a two-piece dainese suit I got from ebay, that, other than being a little dirty and having a rip in it, is in fine condition. Unfortunately it is not perforated - does anyone know how to perforate leather?

All kidding aside. Do you have a shoe repair guy near you. We used to take our lacrosse gloves to the one in my town and he would work on them.
I'm thinking primarily for the rip, the perforation may cost more than the leathers are worth

 

[lemosley01]

Shoe repair - never even thought of that for the rip.

I figured perforation would cost a lot - it's a pretty labor intensive operation from what I can tell.

 

[Drifter]

Put leathers on.
Point motorcycle in straight line.
Upshift to 6th gear.
Pin throttle.
Bail off.
Slide.
Slide some more.
Hit some shit.
Slide some more.
VOILA!!!!
Perforated leathers.

 

[lemosley01]

Put leathers on.
Point motorcycle in straight line.
Upshift to 6th gear.
Pin throttle.
Bail off.
Slide.
Slide some more.
Hit some shit.
Slide some more.
VOILA!!!!
Perforated leathers.

You first!

 

[Drifter]

:lao

You first!

 

[Dawson-ZX]

Safety pin and alot of patience....

 

[paulF3]

If you are feeling bored one night, get a piece of wood and some finishing nails. Nail the nails through the board so that they are flush on one side and the tips come out the other. Then use that to punch holes through the suit.

 

[rocket1243]

barnacle bill can do it. google it, he makes custom leathers.

 

[Pector55]

I have a two-piece dainese suit I got from ebay, that, other than being a little dirty and having a rip in it, is in fine condition. Unfortunately it is not perforated - does anyone know how to perforate leather?

Start a fight with an angry mob of golfers and tell them they can't use their clubs, just their golf shoes.

 

[lemosley01]

I could volunteer to let the Ohio State football team run over it a few times.