new212s
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posted August 10, 2004 10:22 AM
Racing boots
What kind of boots do you guys wear on a footshifted bike? I was considering a typical roadrace type boot but thought it may make shifting more difficult...thanks
  
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TurboBlew
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BUSY DOING THE SCHIAVO
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posted August 10, 2004 02:05 PM
Probably the best thing you can do for foot shifting is a GP pattern.
On a Zx12 you can do it with a few washers. Makes preloading and getting to the shifter much easier!
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new212s
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posted August 10, 2004 03:26 PM
true...but I dont trust myself enough to remember the pattern. Any boot recommendations???
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CrotchRocket
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posted August 10, 2004 05:32 PM
www.batesleathers.com
click on boots and check out the DragRace boots...
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wannabe
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posted August 10, 2004 08:44 PM
 Edited By: wannabe on 10 Aug 2004 21:45
First of all, are you having problems with shifting with your roadrace boots? I ran a gazillion passes with my Sidi Vertebra boots. I never had a problem shifting. I only switched boots because I wanted to look more like a dragracer with my boots inside my leathers. Plus the toes on my Sidi Vertebras started to wear out.
I totally wanted a pair of Bates drag boots:
Until I tried them on, and there was next to no protection. I felt like I was practically barefoot.
Then Shawn Gann recommended the pimp Oakley shoes that he wears. They were sweet looking and felt great. Then, I saw the pricetag. $250??
So, I just got smart and decided that I didn't want to change the feel of my Sidi boots. So, I just went with the Sidi drag boots. I don't regret it at all. They feel just like my Sidi Vertebra boots except that the toe protection is on the inside where I actually drag them on the launch.
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Lorcan
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posted August 11, 2004 06:56 AM
I use Sidi vertebra too, I'm not bothered about "looking" like a drag racer, but it would be nice to have the toe sliders on the inside like you say as I'm a foot dragger!
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DR JOE
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posted August 11, 2004 08:11 AM
I have a pair of the Sidi Drag boots like in the pictire above. There are great there lite and comfortable to wear around the pits. Also quick to get on and off. They run about a 1/2 to 1 size big. I ordered a size 11.5 and they feel like 12, So order 1/2 size smaller than your shoe size. JMOP
And the sliders do work and very well.
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osti33
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posted August 11, 2004 09:28 AM
I also have the Sidi Drag boots. I wouldn't trade mine for any other shoes out there. They are very light and comfortable. A great product IMHO.
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new212s
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posted August 11, 2004 11:37 AM
I don't have a pair of roadrace boots either....but a friend does and when I asked why he doesn't wear them at the strip he said b/c it would be easier not to wear them....thanks guys for clearing things up.
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