Only place I get contact there is at my ankle bulb (Tibia end?), wouldn't want a plate of any kind there due to movement restriction. How about Shoe goo'ing a small section of rubber hand ball/racket ball on that bulb? Would last a bit longer than a dab of silicon and you might be abe to get a free ball if you go to the courts and ask..... (you said cheap, yes? : )
I seem to be getting a reputation.
I guess something flexible would be the best option. Not sure if I am actually going to put anything on the boots. Just thinking out loud and looking for others' opinions.
I ordered some Alpinestars. (Black of course) I know, I have heard they wear out quickly. I don't much care if they look a bit ratty as long as they still function as they should. Also I like the ankle protection that is built in. I tried some on and they do feel much more comfy than my Gaerne's.
there was a time when I was going to make foopegs with a physical guide to stop people from hugging the frame, not practical because you need to move about the footrest. At risk of coming over as critical if you're wearing the side of your boots out on the frame you could be simply in need of revising your riding stance.
I don't think I ride with a stance that lends to wearing holes in boots, but I am a cheap ******* and am buying a new pair of boots. (for the first time, my current boots were given to me used. See I am real cheap) So I am trying to protect my investment. I think most of the frame contact may be made when hopping the rear wheel to one side or the other, as the side of the boot may touch the frame when "pushing" to the side.
There have been many reports of many different brands of boots wearing holes in the sides where the bike frame makes contact.
Any ideas on things to Glue/sew or otherwise affix to the boot as a "wear patch" that can be periodically replaced. Instead of wearing a hole in the boot?
I use tire irons to put tires on. If I remember correctly the first side goes on without the tire levers and the second side I use the levers for the last 1/4 of the bead, just small sections at a time and it goes on easy. Done Michelins, IRC and Dunlop this way, never hurt the bead. Like many things in life there are a million and one different methods to achieve the same results.
On a side note: Do we as trials riders actually have our tires on long enough to worry about the rubber rotting if regular soap or WD40 is used?
Kelsey,
It's a shame that you had a bad experience with the Dunlops.
Just fitted one last night ready for the Reeth Three Day.
Easy peasy. Secret is to lubricate bead with WD40, it will slip on easily, put in a tyre worm or a partly inflated MTB inner tube, inflate and it will blow out very easily.
WD40 may be an unusual lubricant to use, rather than soap and water, but WD40 is water based and when it dries out, it sort of glues to tyre to the rim. Certainly they will run for a considerable distance flat without coming off the rim should you get a puncture.
I don't believe that WD40 (Water Displacement formula #40) is water based,
Right from the WD40 FAQ
"What does WD-40 contain?
While the ingredients in WD-40 are secret, we can tell you what WD-40 does NOT contain. WD-40 does not contain silicone, kerosene, water, wax, graphite, chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), or any known cancer-causing agents."
But as far as mounting the Dunlop 803 I have had no trouble, put some straight dish soap on the bead pops right on. Get out my ratcheting tie down and just snug it down to the rim, If the tire tread area is buckling that is too far. Air it up and POP, it's on.
95% is technique, I can get my TLR200 Reflex on the front wheel pretty easy, My Sherco I can get almost to going over (cuz well I really don't want to go over)
You need to come to Mid-Michigan's event this weekend. If your bike is ready you MUST ride, if it is not you can hang out and have a few with all of us. Would be a good break for ya and recharge your psychic batteries. (or was that psycho)
Did you use the rim band with the valve stem incorporated into it or was it a traditional rim band with the valve stem separate?
Now get MR 2 to a autocross track and have some fun ...
Glenn
Wait a minute, wouldn't autocross cost me $$$$......................I know I would enjoy myself, but I am positive MRS. Zippy would be not amused.
Also truck is going to be used for many truck like things, firewood hauling, log positioning, ditch driving through, helping friends and relatives move (we never want to but you know it is going to happen if you own a truck), also can tow my MR2 the next time it decides to stop running
Well that is a 100% improvement from the last effort. If its reasonably priced and rides well i'm sure they will sell a fair few. It actually looks like somebody with a bit of artistic flare has been involved this time. Still slightly looks like an 09 Sherco though!
And the 2010 Sherco frame resembles the Gasser,
Agreed great improvement over previous models in the "look" department. It looks like a capable machine, 295cc should satisfy the power hungry of us. Also agree that if reasonably priced and holds up well, rides well. Should sell a few.
If XPA would like to send me a couple free bikes for Team WGASA to test out, we would GLADLY put them through the paces of some really crappy club level riding.
It's good to hear that there is still trials (observed) after getting the Chop, Cut, Rebuild knee. I assume it is like anything that is modified on the human body, results are dependent on The skill of the Doc in performing the operation, the skill of the parts makers so they fit properly, and how well your own body heals and takes the addition of foreign objects in the body. Of course as any of us that have been injured knows the physiotherapy is VERY important in order to get back to normal.
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I seem to be getting a reputation.
I guess something flexible would be the best option. Not sure if I am actually going to put anything on the boots. Just thinking out loud and looking for others' opinions.
I ordered some Alpinestars. (Black of course) I know, I have heard they wear out quickly. I don't much care if they look a bit ratty as long as they still function as they should. Also I like the ankle protection that is built in. I tried some on and they do feel much more comfy than my Gaerne's.