Shifter scuff on boot
#1
05-15-2007, 03:47 AM
Shifter scuff on boot
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 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?
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05-15-2007, 03:56 AM
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RE: Shifter scuff on boot
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?
#4
05-15-2007, 04:21 AM
RE: Shifter scuff on boot
What type of shifterpeg do you have on your shifter? H-D offers several different shifter pegs in the catalog, perhaps your's is a bit "abrasive" compared to some. Try a different shifter peg and might solve your problem.
#5
05-15-2007, 04:29 AM
RE: Shifter scuff on boot
Harley boots (does that make me a poser?)
Stock shift peg for first 8000, Kuryakyn Iso peg for about 2000.
Stock shift peg for first 8000, Kuryakyn Iso peg for about 2000.
#6
05-15-2007, 06:44 AM
RE: Shifter scuff on boot
i dunno but your shifter might take a lot more force to up shift than say my Accutronix one... which by my opinion on how it shifts will never wear a hole or even scuff my cruiser works boot
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05-15-2007, 09:08 AM
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RE: Shifter scuff on boot
Sounds like you need better boots...
I bought a pair of Chippewa Steel-toe work boots from the internet real cheap. Comfy and no fancy decorations or anything - justy good, solid, work boots. I've had them a couple of years and no problems at all with shifter damage, although there is a scuffed area - not sure you'll get around that because it IS a contact point.
I bought a pair of Chippewa Steel-toe work boots from the internet real cheap. Comfy and no fancy decorations or anything - justy good, solid, work boots. I've had them a couple of years and no problems at all with shifter damage, although there is a scuffed area - not sure you'll get around that because it IS a contact point.
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#8
05-15-2007, 09:35 AM
RE: Shifter scuff on boot
I have the stock shifter on my 05 1200 C and wear Ariat boots. I've worn them over 10,000 miles and you can't tell the left boot from the right.
#9
05-15-2007, 09:55 AM
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RE: Shifter scuff on boot
you could get a bike or can you install a heel shifter?on yours .(that's why they make them)
#10
05-15-2007, 09:57 AM
RE: Shifter scuff on boot
ORIGINAL: whaap
I have the stock shifter on my 05 1200 C and wear Ariat boots. I've worn them over 10,000 miles and you can't tell the left boot from the right.
I have the stock shifter on my 05 1200 C and wear Ariat boots. I've worn them over 10,000 miles and you can't tell the left boot from the right.
