Kawasaki 1400 GTR

1400 GTR - All Models => Accessories, Farkels and Mods => Topic started by: lamin on January 31, 2012, 06:11:16 PM

Title: Socks
Post by: lamin on January 31, 2012, 06:11:16 PM
Well, after nearly 700 hits on my 'Inner Bags' i would like to move on to the Kawasaki socks i spotted. Perhaps 100milesaway could help me out a bit. I wear size11 (large) boot, obviously continental size 46, or American size 11 1/2, these socks advertised in South Korea, could you please advise on what size i should order. Thank you in anticipation xx
Title: Re: Socks
Post by: 100milesaway on January 31, 2012, 08:12:22 PM
Quote from: lamin on January 31, 2012, 06:11:16 PM
Well, after nearly 700 hits on my 'Inner Bags' i would like to move on to the Kawasaki socks i spotted. Perhaps 100milesaway could help me out a bit. I wear size11 (large) boot, obviously continental size 46, or American size 11 1/2, these socks advertised in South Korea, could you please advise on what size i should order. Thank you in anticipation xx
700 hits!!!!!!!!!!!!And I still dont know if a large fully filled HG  bag fits into a GTR pannier, so you are responsible for creating a monster ;D. On the sock front the best I can come up with is get the biggest they do as to guarantee that you get your plates of meat into them. ::)Sorry thats the best I can do :)
Title: Re: Socks
Post by: O.C. on February 01, 2012, 09:52:33 AM
Socks like these are good and not too costly and work well for me....as for Panniers bags...that's another story  :wink:
http://www.diy.com/nav/fix/handtools-storage-workwear/protective-clothing-safety-equipment/workwear/work_socks/-brand-JCB[/b]
Title: Re: Socks
Post by: Kwikasfuki on February 01, 2012, 11:10:27 AM
What about some good quality thermal socks? Primark had some that were cheap and lasted really well but don't seem to sell them anymore
Title: Re: Socks
Post by: O.C. on February 01, 2012, 11:20:42 AM
good question... good boots also help
Title: Re: Socks
Post by: Lonewolf on February 02, 2012, 07:48:06 PM
Have a gander at these.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B000UFSAIY/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=youtube076-21&linkCode=as2&camp=1634&creative=19450&creativeASIN=B000UFSAIY (http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B000UFSAIY/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=youtube076-21&linkCode=as2&camp=1634&creative=19450&creativeASIN=B000UFSAIY)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JghJwZIH8Ds (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JghJwZIH8Ds)
Title: Re: Socks
Post by: viper on February 02, 2012, 08:25:47 PM
them waterproof socks really do work, i stood in a bucket to test them, the material is a little bit coarse and stiff so they are not the most comfortable sock, but they are ok. I take them out on long tours just in case the boots ever fail.

At the moment the most tempting warm sock ive seen is the heat holders at go outdoors

http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/heat-holder-sock-p164854

did any see that mod that Valerio did , heated insoles through electrical contacts on his pegs ?
Title: Re: Socks
Post by: 100milesaway on February 02, 2012, 09:13:28 PM
I used to have a pair of those waterproof socks and they were indeed , erm waterproof, but I found them REALLY cold and would only recommend them for :cool: summer use. :yes:
Title: Re: Socks
Post by: O.C. on February 03, 2012, 08:24:06 AM
At nearly £29 I'd expect them to work   :shocked:

G Wax on my boots and any good quality sock...never hada any problems, my feet remain both warm and dry
Title: Re: Socks
Post by: Rusty on February 03, 2012, 10:07:27 AM
 :agree:  Well waxed boots and maybe a couple of pairs of thin socks and my little piggies have always been cosy and warm  :smiley:
Title: Re: Socks
Post by: viper on February 03, 2012, 06:09:41 PM
bargain off the week on the heat holder socks at Go outdoors,

website says £4.01 , in store says £10 but a 3 for 2 , i pointed out the error and they honoured the website price and also the 3 for 2, so I got 3 pairs for £8.02 and I didnt need their loyalty card

get down there and fill your boots , literally

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