Kawasaki 1400 GTR

1400 GTR - All Models => 1400GTR Discussion => Topic started by: Kylinski on December 29, 2016, 05:09:09 PM

Title: Damn Sidi boots!!
Post by: Kylinski on December 29, 2016, 05:09:09 PM
WTF??? After a few hours on new bike!  :angry:
Title: Re: Damn Sidi boots!!
Post by: BigAlan on December 29, 2016, 05:45:23 PM
Same here, I ended up getting some black sticky back plastic and cutting a bit out and attaching it, helps but does not cure.
Title: Re: Damn Sidi boots!!
Post by: O.C. on December 29, 2016, 05:49:39 PM
Thats the down side to some boots, I have Sidi Adventure boots but I don't seem to rub them against the bike

Big Alans advice is good, and you should be able to effect a repair   :yes:     
Title: Re: Damn Sidi boots!!
Post by: Lonewolf on December 29, 2016, 10:08:39 PM
I'd either take that plate off and get it powder coated or alternatively take the bike back from whence you purchased it and show it to the dealership and get them to order a new plate for you.


I had a 2007 GTR and I used Sidi boots and that never happened. Then I had a 2011 GTR and still using the same boots, that never happened. Very poor quality painting in an area which is obviously suseptible to wear and tear.


You pay a lot of money for these bikes, don't just ignore that damage.
Title: Re: Damn Sidi boots!!
Post by: O.C. on December 30, 2016, 09:28:56 AM
I don't think you can blame either the bike the boots or the rider, its a combination and just one of those things

I've noticed the brake and clutch pedal rubbers wearing in my car  :mfr_lol:   
Title: Re: Damn Sidi boots!!
Post by: nightrider on December 30, 2016, 09:52:24 AM
Slap a bit of hamerite on it  :mfr_lol:
Title: Re: Damn Sidi boots!!
Post by: doebag on December 30, 2016, 10:03:38 AM
The same happened on my previous three bikes, and I have never owned a pair of Sidi's
I repainted and then put some clear protective film on them, like Kawasaki supply for the panniers.
Title: Re: Damn Sidi boots!!
Post by: BigAlan on December 30, 2016, 10:44:11 AM
Quote from: O.C. on December 30, 2016, 09:28:56 AM
I don't think you can blame either the bike the boots or the rider, its a combination and just one of those things

I've noticed the brake and clutch pedal rubbers wearing in my car  :mfr_lol:   

Clutch, CLUTCH!!!!! what's one of those, two pedals is enough for anyone, I have a large D for going forward.
Title: Re: Damn Sidi boots!!
Post by: O.C. on December 30, 2016, 12:41:16 PM
Quote from: BigAlan on December 30, 2016, 10:44:11 AM
Clutch, CLUTCH!!!!! what's one of those, two pedals is enough for anyone, I have a large D for going forward.


Yes Al, I know but you are very, very old, you will be getting a DCT Honda  bike next   :mfr_lol:

Here ya go mate...enjoy  :mfr_lol: :mfr_lol: :mfr_lol:   


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v9t3XBXmtgQ 
Title: Re: Damn Sidi boots!!
Post by: Lonewolf on December 30, 2016, 11:00:06 PM
OC, that clip still makes me laugh.
Title: Re: Damn Sidi boots!!
Post by: Macskwak on January 01, 2017, 03:48:12 PM
Quote from: Kylinski on December 29, 2016, 05:09:09 PM
WTF??? After a few hours on new bike!  :angry:

Im afraid its normal sadly. You could try laying some plastic membrane over it to help after you paint it back to its colour or do like the rest of us and just keep riding it then when you sell it, av em off and paint em again 👍
Title: Re: Damn Sidi boots!!
Post by: Busa1400 on January 07, 2017, 09:29:52 AM
excellent
Title: Re: Damn Sidi boots!!
Post by: Kylinski on January 08, 2017, 05:54:03 PM
Went out with my new boots, more of a tourer/adventure boot, fully waterproof  :smiley:

Got a couple of hundreds yards up the road and had to turn back . . .

I couldn't get my boot under the gear shift to change up!!  :embarrassed:
Title: Re: Damn Sidi boots!!
Post by: BigAlan on January 08, 2017, 06:16:04 PM
Quote from: Kylinski on January 08, 2017, 05:54:03 PM
Went out with my new boots, more of a tourer/adventure boot, fully waterproof  :smiley:

Got a couple of hundreds yards up the road and had to turn back . . .

I couldn't get my boot under the gear shift to change up!!  :embarrassed:

Tie some string on the gearshift, pull to go up and dump the boot on it when you want to go down.

Simples.
Title: Re: Damn Sidi boots!!
Post by: O.C. on January 08, 2017, 06:31:47 PM
sorry but basic adjustment to gearshift after new boot purchase is essential, I adjust my gear shift when I change out of my summer boots into my winter boots and visa versa    :yes:   
Title: Re: Damn Sidi boots!!
Post by: virginiajim on January 08, 2017, 06:48:46 PM
What about for those in between times?
Title: Re: Damn Sidi boots!!
Post by: O.C. on January 08, 2017, 08:02:12 PM
Quote from: virginiajim on January 08, 2017, 06:48:46 PM
What about for those in between times?

obviously I wear my house slippers  Jim    :mfr_lol: 
Title: Re: Damn Sidi boots!!
Post by: Kylinski on January 08, 2017, 10:59:49 PM
Quote from: O.C. on January 08, 2017, 06:31:47 PM
sorry but basic adjustment to gearshift after new boot purchase is essential, I adjust my gear shift when I change out of my summer boots into my winter boots and visa versa    :yes:   

The gear shift is adjustable???  :mfr_lol:
Title: Re: Damn Sidi boots!!
Post by: virginiajim on January 08, 2017, 11:10:18 PM
I've never adjusted mine, but yes, it is adjustable.
Title: Re: Damn Sidi boots!!
Post by: O.C. on January 09, 2017, 11:58:22 AM
Quote from: Kylinski on January 08, 2017, 10:59:49 PM
The gear shift is adjustable???  :mfr_lol:

Yep, as Jim says it's adjustable ..every day is a school day  :mfr_lol:   
Title: Re: Damn Sidi boots!!
Post by: GTRpilot on January 09, 2017, 12:24:26 PM
I just wear daytona's all year round. All day comfy, waterproof, no gear adjustment needed on any of my previous bikes, and last for years.  :yes: