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idea for a riding accessory

Discussion in 'Hangout Lounge' started by blackthunder, Jul 15, 2010.

  1. blackthunder

    blackthunder Member

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    I had an idea for a motorcycle accessory: I have noticed that on motorcycle boots there is often firm padding on top of the toe where the boot comes into contact with the shift lever. Now I know I should be wearing motorcycle riding boots but fact is I don't but would like to have a piece I could just strap around the toe area of my left shoe so it would have a firmer surface to press against the shift lever and also so that shifting does not cause undue wear to the top of my left shoe. Does such a device exist? If so, where would I procure it? If you have any ideas they would be much appreciated.
     
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    Piece of good leather with a velcro strap sewn on to go around your shoe would probably do.
     
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    Somebody makes straps that go around your toe. I think they're nylon, supposed to reduce wear on the shoe. I don't know if they have a hard surface though. I imagine any motorcycle apparel shop such as CycleGear would have them as well, and maybe even a dealership if you have one near you.
     
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    A pair of steel toe boots does the trick for me.
     
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    Switch to a suicide shifter
     
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    Polock Well-Known Member

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    how about a sheepskin shifter cover
     
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    Quit your crying. I had a guy ride out of the shop on a crotch rocket wearing sandals last week. He didn't have anything between his toes and the shifter.
     
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    MY PO showed up with FLIP FLOPS on and gave me a test ride with them on.
     
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    +1 on the steel toes
     
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    I think he makes a valid point...

    I say ride in cheap shoes. Throw them away when they wear out.
     
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    When that girl pulled out on me and my foot got caught under the shifter, breaking the side cover, I was glad I had boots on.
     
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    wow, thanks for all the replies.

    @seaguy: lol that would be ultra-suicide on a seca

    @altus: that shiftcush is effin BRILLIANT! i am ordering as i type

    cheers
     
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