Feet protection

[Lonewolf]

A few weeks ago I got some Altbergs and they are so good I got rid of my Sidi Vertigo boots which I previously thought were unbeatable.

[Kwikasfuki]

I am tempted to go and buy these: http://www.altberg.co.uk/Web/motorcycle_Roadrunner.jsp

[Winston Smith]

They're nice Asif.  I have the Clubman Roadsters which excellent.  One of the RoSPA mob has just bought a pair of the Roadrunners but isn't getting on with them so well.  Probably just the breaking in period - takes about 500 miles until they feel 'just right'

[Rusty]

Asif .. they look like the modern version of mine .....

   Polished for the "summer" and waxed for the winter .... these, as I said before are years old and what I like is that the zip .. which is always going to let water in, is covered by the velcro along the side ....Winny.... many many years ago do you remember the "Cavalry Boots" ? .. Knee high leather boots .. steady chaps .. which polished up a treat, but zipped all the way down the back, so as soon as it started raining, your feet got soaked !

Get some Asif .. Was I right about the Rukka ?? 

[100milesaway]

Yes yes yes, But Trigger was asking if there was anything that could be fitted that would stop the shite and rain reaching your all singing all dancing boots in the first place.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Anyway Trig, no use asking questions like that on here, most of um stay indoors when it rains.

[TRIGGERHAPPY]

Thank you 100milesaway,you nailed it. I use my bike regardless of the weather. Not driving during during winter because of snow and ice. We have a short season for driving in norway,so we cannot be afraid of some wet trips.
Have waterproof boots,but with a little better protection i haven't had to wash the boots so often.
And the feets would not get so cold driving in low temperatures. on't start about heated gear,I know where to buy it.
But not intrested.

[Rusty]

I appreciate we have gone a little "off topic' but Hey Ho !!!   

[Kwikasfuki]

dancing boots in the first place.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Anyway Trig, no use asking questions like that on here, most of um stay indoors when it rains.

I read this earlier and thought "wtf is Geoff on about?".

Now I remember 

[Rusty]

 

[zedmeister]

http://www.busters-accessories.co.uk/products/list/Clothing-and-Helmets/Waterproof-Overboots

Try These i have had them for years, i also have the over-mitts to keep the gloves dry too, they both work perfect, completely dry in wet conditions. The mitts also keep a lot of the cold out, i would recommend them 100% and the price is good too!!.

[Kawdolph]

i bought the overboots from lidl and find them great 2 mins to slip on and feet always dry

[routemaster]

I find that with the GTR my boots don't get that wet or mucky, even in the worse riding conditions.
I would highly recommend Alt Berg boots, apart from being totally waterproof they are just so comfortable to wear - although they do take a while to break in. I have had mine about 18 months and I am not envisaging buy another pair of boots.

As an aside and talking of 'on bike' weather protection. I have a set of wind defelectors and I have always been a bit doubtful about how good/effective they were. Coming back from my recent trip to Germany there was torential rain while riding through Belguim. I was still wearing my summer gloves and the only bit of the gloves that got wet was the end of the thumbs, as they were tucked under the bars :-) . The rest of my kit was soaked but my gloves were stil dry :-) So they are certainly effective when travelling at speed.

Kind regrads

Steve

[O.C.]

As an aside and talking of 'on bike' weather protection. I have a set of wind defelectors and I have always been a bit doubtful about how good/effective they were. Coming back from my recent trip to Germany there was torential rain while riding through Belguim. I was still wearing my summer gloves and the only bit of the gloves that got wet was the end of the thumbs, as they were tucked under the bars :-) . The rest of my kit was soaked but my gloves were stil dry :-) So they are certainly effective when travelling at speed.

Kind regrads

Steve

These are listed in the Accessory section and seem to be very good...are they like yours Steve  ?

http://www.motax.fr/sommaire_Kawasaki/accessoires_1400_GTR/1400_GTR__deflecteurs/1400_gtr__deflecteurs.html

I need to get some as the return journey to Cumbria from Cornwall yesterday was truly horrendous

[routemaster]

They are similar, mine came via a member bulk buying them on behalf of members from USA - there are probably some details on the site somewhere.
I woud say that they only start to become effective against things like rain at speeds > 40mph. At slower speeds they are still fairly effective at keeping the wind of the hands which is useful on those chilly mornings.

Kind regards

Steve

[Boomer]

http://www.motax.fr/sommaire_Kawasaki/accessoires_1400_GTR/1400_GTR__deflecteurs/1400_gtr__deflecteurs.html

I have these on my GTR and they work fine.
However, beware that if you have an aftermarket windscreen, it may touch these in the down position.
Mine touched and eventually this caused the plastic underneath the side covers where they screw into to break.
I rebuilt that area and reinforced it and it now seems to be fine.

As for feet and boots, I don't know of any foot-deflectors for the GTR, but bigger boots can be had from JTS.
Both of these are available to size 16US (15UK).
No idea how waterproof they are but I will be buying a pair shortly, assuming they fit.
http://www.jtsbikerclothing.com/shop/products/motorcycle_boots/jts_boots/jts_517_waterproof_leather_motorcycle_boots/black.html
http://www.jtsbikerclothing.com/shop/products/motorcycle_boots/jts_boots/jts_717_waterproof_leather_motorcycle_boots/black.html

I would love a pair of Altberg boots but they would cost around £800 to fit my size 15(UK) feet.