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  • #95251

    Dwayne O
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    Hey guys,
    Any tips on how to make the breaking in of boots process easier or quicker ???? I don`t like the chances, apart from getting out on the KLX with em on, which sounds ok to me :)
    I didn`t slurge on $$$$ as funds are a bit tight, so I got ANSWER “FAZERS” a 200 model runout special from Ballards. $145 with free socks :woohoo: They will do me to get into the sport! FAZER_BOOTS.jpg

    #109957

    Dean
    Member

    EAGLE`02 wrote:

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    Hey guys,
    Any tips on how to make the breaking in of boots process easier or quicker ???? I don`t like the chances, apart from getting out on the KLX with em on, which sounds ok to me :)
    I didn`t slurge on $$$$ as funds are a bit tight, so I got ANSWER “FAZERS” a 200 model runout special from Ballards. $145 with free socks :woohoo: They will do me to get into the sport! FAZER_BOOTS.jpg

    awsome buy mate! I found if you rub plenty of dubbin in it softens them up a bit,dont let them dry in the sun is another good tip,they should last you a few years

    ollie

    #109958

    Peter Daniel
    Member

    Nice looking boots, especially for the price 😆

    I have recently purchased a new set of boots, They are middle range Berik’s

    To be honest with you i think there is no easy way i walked around in mine for hours before riding in them. They still hurt like hell to ride in for 2 or 3 rides though.:angry:

    But my kankles were safe

    #109959

    Dwayne O
    Member

    Hey Ollie,
    Is “dubbin” the leather cleaner/softener stuff ? I think it sounds familiar.
    I walked around in them a bit this arvo, think I might wear em to commute for a few rides to work. Definitely don`t wanna wait to hit the trails in em as stiff as they are !!!
    Thanx for the comments guys.
    Cheers

    #109970

    Dean
    Member

    yeah mate thats the stuff!! it also waterproofs them,I just remembered spray a bit of WD40 on the buckles also after a wash. and last but definatley not least Bandaids/elastplast on the heals for the first few rides:laugh:

    ollie

    #109971

    Dwayne O
    Member

    Cheers mate,
    I`ll try all of the above, HA HA

    #109972

    Anonymous

    Yeah dubbin is the go. I use it all the time on my footie boots, makes them nice and supple :)

    #109960

    Dwayne O
    Member

    The boots are goin fine, taking some getting used to as I have been wearing em to commute to work last 3 days of the week. Got sick of wet socks mon & tues I can tell ya. Might look funny wearing em on the road but I don`t give a s%@t, my feet were dry & warm. HA HA
    cheers

    #110359

    Anonymous

    Get a few mor rides in and you won’t even notice they’re on your feet. Did you get some dubbin for them?

    #109961

    Dwayne O
    Member

    No Moto,
    No Dubbin yet, the missus had this other leather conditioner/waterproofer shit that I sprayed on a couple of times. They seem to be softening up already, No blisters as yet either, but I haven`t got any long rides in. It is only 20k each way to work.
    Cheers

    #110465

    Anonymous

    I didn’t get blisters with my boots, it’s not like you’re walking all day in them. You should get some dubbin though, it is definately the best stuff I have ever used to soften leather. It has a grease like texture, but if you rub it firmly into the leather you can feel it getting softer as you work it in. It will be much better than a spray that just coats the surface :)

    #109962

    Dwayne O
    Member

    Cheers moto,
    I reckon you are right, I will look into it :) Still finding my way with the gears etc:blush: :) :laugh: takes a bit of getting used to.

    #110543

    Anonymous

    I had the same issue, kept pressing the rear brake lever without meaning to. I still keep hitting it updown a gear here and there. But that’s mainly because I can’t ride a bike. I will get a longer ‘Hammerhead Designs’ gear lever at some point :)

    #109963

    Dwayne O
    Member

    😆 😆 😆 :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:
    You reckon u can`t ride a bike, wait till ya see me out there !!!!!!!!!!
    I`m sick of selecting NEUTRAL, & the KLX even has a f#*%@#g light for that :laugh:

    #110555

    Anonymous

    I hit Neutral up one of the better hills we rode on Saturday and just about survived. it was tough and go for a minute though!

    Might need to change the gear oil?

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