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October 21, 2008 at 10:50 am #95251
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 $$$$ as funds are a bit tight, so I got ANSWER “FAZERS” a 200 model runout special from Ballards. $145 with free socks :woohoo: They will do me to get into the sport!October 21, 2008 at 11:06 am #109957EAGLE`02 wrote:
Quote:Hey guys,
Any tips on how to make the breaking in of boots process easier or quicker ???? I don`t like the chances, apart from getting out on the KLX with em on, which sounds ok to me
I didn`t slurge on $$$$ 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!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
October 21, 2008 at 11:12 am #109958Nice 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
October 21, 2008 at 11:45 am #109959Hey 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.
CheersOctober 21, 2008 at 11:53 am #109970yeah 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
October 21, 2008 at 11:55 am #109971Cheers mate,
I`ll try all of the above, HA HAOctober 21, 2008 at 10:12 pm #109972
AnonymousYeah dubbin is the go. I use it all the time on my footie boots, makes them nice and supple
October 25, 2008 at 7:20 am #109960The 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
cheersOctober 25, 2008 at 8:47 pm #110359
AnonymousGet a few mor rides in and you won’t even notice they’re on your feet. Did you get some dubbin for them?
October 26, 2008 at 12:05 am #109961No 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.
CheersOctober 26, 2008 at 9:40 pm #110465
AnonymousI 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
October 27, 2008 at 4:03 am #109962Cheers moto,
I reckon you are right, I will look into itStill finding my way with the gears etc:blush:
:laugh: takes a bit of getting used to.
October 27, 2008 at 4:16 am #110543
AnonymousI 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
October 27, 2008 at 4:20 am #109963😆 😆 😆 :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:October 27, 2008 at 4:24 am #110555
AnonymousI 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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