Shifter scuff on boot
#21
RE: Shifter scuff on boot
Check out the Sidi On road sympatex boots. It has extra leather where the shifter hits your boot...
http://www.motorcycle.com/mo/mcbeware/sympatex.htmlI have a pair that I have been wearing for about 7 years. It's about time for new soles on mine. Scootergrrl just got a pair and loves them.
http://www.motorcycle.com/mo/mcbeware/sympatex.htmlI have a pair that I have been wearing for about 7 years. It's about time for new soles on mine. Scootergrrl just got a pair and loves them.
#22
RE: Shifter scuff on boot
ORIGINAL: dogtownmax
dude, get real boots. if your boots are being done in by the shifter, they arent going to protect your feet if you need them too. cosmetic boots are for the nightclubs. for riding, you need boots that are more substantial.
ORIGINAL: bensonjv
I'm really putting a hurt'n on my left boot from the shifter. The leather is really scuffed and I have cracks forming in the creases. Its only a matter of time before I have a hole.
I think I have seen riding boots with an extra patch of leather there to reinforce it.
Anyone take their boot to a cobbler to have them add one? Any other suggestions besides replacing the boots?
I'm really putting a hurt'n on my left boot from the shifter. The leather is really scuffed and I have cracks forming in the creases. Its only a matter of time before I have a hole.
I think I have seen riding boots with an extra patch of leather there to reinforce it.
Anyone take their boot to a cobbler to have them add one? Any other suggestions besides replacing the boots?
#24
RE: Shifter scuff on boot
I had the same problem with the heritage, shifter ruining boots. A true riding boot will fare better, but still scuff eventually. I wear wesco out on the road but in town I often wear Lariat for daily wearor some other dress boots for going out. I put on a smooth shifter peg and it totally solved the problem. (stock shifter has those ridges) Anything smooth up on the custom stuff wall at your closest dealer.The bike and boots are ten years old now with no scuff. Shoe polish too, get a can-O-Kiwi, givethem a clean and shine just like you do your bike. Ten years now, the Lariats have the patina of age, but still look look great, the Wesco show no wear whatsoever after about 20,000 miles on them alone, they are just now starting to get really comfortable.....they cost ALOT, but you only buy them once.
I bought a Sportster this year for ripping around in the city, same thing, the shifter started eating a hole in my dress boots, changed peg, solved problem.
I bought a Sportster this year for ripping around in the city, same thing, the shifter started eating a hole in my dress boots, changed peg, solved problem.
#28
RE: Shifter scuff on boot
ORIGINAL: bensonjv
Any other suggestions besides replacing the boots?
Any other suggestions besides replacing the boots?
#29
RE: Shifter scuff on boot
I have worn the same pair of Millwuakee Boots for over 18,000 miles on my Ultra, Plus 16,000 on my Fat Boy before that,and you can not see any Scuff. I don't use the heel shifter, but I do clean my boots and even put a bit of polish on them once every other month or so..
Clean them with Saddle Soap, Polish them with a good Paste polish. I treat them like I did my Air Force Combat Boots, I keep them looking good...and never see any scuffs..
Clean them with Saddle Soap, Polish them with a good Paste polish. I treat them like I did my Air Force Combat Boots, I keep them looking good...and never see any scuffs..
#30
RE: Shifter scuff on boot
ORIGINAL: bensonjv
Harley boots (does that make me a poser?)
Stock shift peg for first 8000, Kuryakyn Iso peg for about 2000.
Harley boots (does that make me a poser?)
Stock shift peg for first 8000, Kuryakyn Iso peg for about 2000.