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[jtima40]

I'm looking for a pair of motorcycle boots that are very comfortable to walk around in. The pair I wear, that I bought at Cycle Gear in Houston, are fine on the bike, but not to walk very far in. I ride my bike to work 3 to 5 days a week, so I end up spending a lot of time in my cycle boots. I work in Saudi Arabia, where jeans, cowboy boots, and a polo shirt is considered a 3 piece suit. So engineers/harness/cruiser boots are no problem in the office. Obviously, water resistance isn't a big factor here, just comfort and reasonable protection. What are the most comfortable motorcycle boots you've tried? CruiserWorks, Specter Road, other? Obviously I'll have to mail order, so I won't get to try them on in advance. Thanks in advance, Tim of Arabia Madness takes its toll - Please have exact change

[Arden Kysely]

I have a pair of Cruiserboot Touring boots that I wear to work a lot in the winter. Haven't done long miles in them, but they're just fine all day in the office and out running errands. __Arden

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "jtima40" wrote: > > I'm looking for a pair of motorcycle boots that are very comfortable > to walk around in. The pair I wear, that I bought at Cycle Gear in > Houston, are fine on the bike, but not to walk very far in. I ride > my bike to work 3 to 5 days a week, so I end up spending a lot of > time in my cycle boots. > I work in Saudi Arabia, where jeans, cowboy boots, and a polo shirt > is considered a 3 piece suit. So engineers/harness/cruiser boots are > no problem in the office. > Obviously, water resistance isn't a big factor here, just comfort > and reasonable protection. > What are the most comfortable motorcycle boots you've tried? > CruiserWorks, Specter Road, other? > Obviously I'll have to mail order, so I won't get to try them on in > advance. > > Thanks in advance, > > Tim of Arabia > Madness takes its toll - Please have exact change >

[Michael Silverstein]

I have a pair of Oxtar Matrix boots. Very comfortable for all day, very waterproof (not that it matters to you) and they feel like walking on air, especially if you insert a cushioned insole inside. My only complaint is that the soles don't feel as stiff as the work boots that I used to wear, so they aren't a 1st choice for off road duty. Reviewed here: http://www.webbikeworld.com/r2/motorcycle-boots/oxtar/matrix/ http://www.newenough.com/product_pictures/o/oxtar_matrix_goretex_boots/m cn_report.jpg On sale here: http://www.newenough.com/oxtar_matrix_goretex_boots_page.htm Mike A18

> -----Original Message----- > From: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com > [mailto:DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of jtima40 > Sent: Wednesday, February 22, 2006 12:50 AM > To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [DSN_KLR650] OT: Comfortable Motorcycle Boots > > > I'm looking for a pair of motorcycle boots that are very comfortable > to walk around in. The pair I wear, that I bought at Cycle Gear in > Houston, are fine on the bike, but not to walk very far in. I ride > my bike to work 3 to 5 days a week, so I end up spending a lot of > time in my cycle boots. > I work in Saudi Arabia, where jeans, cowboy boots, and a polo shirt > is considered a 3 piece suit. So engineers/harness/cruiser boots are > no problem in the office. > Obviously, water resistance isn't a big factor here, just comfort > and reasonable protection. > What are the most comfortable motorcycle boots you've tried? > CruiserWorks, Specter Road, other? > Obviously I'll have to mail order, so I won't get to try them on in > advance. > > Thanks in advance, > > Tim of Arabia > Madness takes its toll - Please have exact change

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[Jeff Saline]

Tim, I'll second Michael's recommendation of the Oxtar Matrix boots. I've been using a pair for about 4 years and they are very comfortable. I did use them for the Great Divide Ride and found them ok. After my incident, where I scraped the left boot outer surface it's not quite as pretty or waterproof as it was originally. But it still works. I think a guy could walk all day in these boots and still be ok. I sure wouldn't want to try that in cowboy boots. Next pair of boots I'm thinking seriously of getting are Oxtar Infinity dual sport boots. Any one on the list using them? Best, Jeff Saline ABC # 4412 South Dakota Airmarshal Airheads Beemer Club www.airheads.org The Beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota 75 R90/6, 03 KLR650, 79 R100RT On Wed, 22 Feb 2006 05:50:23 -0000 "jtima40" writes:

> I'm looking for a pair of motorcycle boots that are very comfortable > > to walk around in. The pair I wear, that I bought at Cycle Gear in > Houston, are fine on the bike, but not to walk very far in. I ride > my bike to work 3 to 5 days a week, so I end up spending a lot of > time in my cycle boots. > I work in Saudi Arabia, where jeans, cowboy boots, and a polo shirt > > is considered a 3 piece suit. So engineers/harness/cruiser boots are > > no problem in the office. > Obviously, water resistance isn't a big factor here, just comfort > and reasonable protection. > What are the most comfortable motorcycle boots you've tried? > CruiserWorks, Specter Road, other? > Obviously I'll have to mail order, so I won't get to try them on in > > advance. > > Thanks in advance, > > Tim of Arabia > Madness takes its toll - Please have exact change > > > > > > > Archive Quicksearch at: > http://www.angelfire.com/ut/moab/klr650_data_search.html > List sponsored by Dual Sport News at: www.dualsportnews.com > List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html > Member Map at: http://www.frappr.com/dsnklr650 > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > >

[Chris Jennings]

I use a pair of the older design BMW Kalahari boots. They have since been replaced by the Savanah boot They work pretty well for all day use. I ride everyday and work for a newspaper so I'm on my feet quite a bit. The sole is not as stiff as my Vasque backpacking boots so I really am looking fo something a little stiffer for dual sport use. I like the Sidi Ds boot http://www.motonation.com/item.asp?cid=11&scid=33&pid=111&rdir=1 but can't find any real world experience with them. On a side note my BMW boots are built exactly like the Oxtar boots and I'm pretty sure they are the same boot. Oxtar boot http://www.oxtar-usa.com/products/images/infinity_gtx.gif Kalhari boot http://pages.infinit.net/mcrides/product_evals/bmw/kalahari-boots.htm I bought them on ebay for a decent price, but they may be a tad to big or wide for my feet. I wear a 42 in a Sidi cycling shoes and they fit great. These are 42's but seem a little big so It looks like Oxtar may run a little on the big side. If your not off roading any I woudl probably stick with a more street oriented boot. On teh other hand a good cleated sole could come in handy for you. These seem to get rave reviews, and there is a pair on ebay right now. http://www.aerostich.com/product.php?productid=16558&cat=302&page=1 Their little brother, the combat lite http://www.aerostich.com/product.php?productid=16559&cat=253&page=1

On 2/22/06, Jeff Saline wrote: > > Tim, > > I'll second Michael's recommendation of the Oxtar Matrix boots. I've > been using a pair for about 4 years and they are very comfortable. I did > use them for the Great Divide Ride and found them ok. After my incident, > where I scraped the left boot outer surface it's not quite as pretty or > waterproof as it was originally. But it still works. I think a guy > could walk all day in these boots and still be ok. I sure wouldn't want > to try that in cowboy boots. > > Next pair of boots I'm thinking seriously of getting are Oxtar Infinity > dual sport boots. Any one on the list using them? > > Best, > > Jeff Saline > ABC # 4412 South Dakota Airmarshal > Airheads Beemer Club www.airheads.org > The Beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota > 75 R90/6, 03 KLR650, 79 R100RT > > On Wed, 22 Feb 2006 05:50:23 -0000 "jtima40" > writes: > > I'm looking for a pair of motorcycle boots that are very comfortable > > > > to walk around in. The pair I wear, that I bought at Cycle Gear in > > Houston, are fine on the bike, but not to walk very far in. I ride > > my bike to work 3 to 5 days a week, so I end up spending a lot of > > time in my cycle boots. > > I work in Saudi Arabia, where jeans, cowboy boots, and a polo shirt > > > > is considered a 3 piece suit. So engineers/harness/cruiser boots are > > > > no problem in the office. > > Obviously, water resistance isn't a big factor here, just comfort > > and reasonable protection. > > What are the most comfortable motorcycle boots you've tried? > > CruiserWorks, Specter Road, other? > > Obviously I'll have to mail order, so I won't get to try them on in > > > > advance. > > > > Thanks in advance, > > > > Tim of Arabia > > Madness takes its toll - Please have exact change > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Archive Quicksearch at: > > http://www.angelfire.com/ut/moab/klr650_data_search.html > > List sponsored by Dual Sport News at: www.dualsportnews.com > > List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html > > Member Map at: http://www.frappr.com/dsnklr650 > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Archive Quicksearch at: > http://www.angelfire.com/ut/moab/klr650_data_search.html > List sponsored by Dual Sport News at: www.dualsportnews.com > List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html > Member Map at: http://www.frappr.com/dsnklr650 > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Jud Jones]

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "jtima40" wrote:

> > I'm looking for a pair of motorcycle boots that are very comfortable > to walk around in. The pair I wear, that I bought at Cycle Gear in > Houston, are fine on the bike, but not to walk very far in. I ride > my bike to work 3 to 5 days a week, so I end up spending a lot of > time in my cycle boots. > I work in Saudi Arabia, where jeans, cowboy boots, and a polo shirt > is considered a 3 piece suit. So engineers/harness/cruiser boots are > no problem in the office. > Obviously, water resistance isn't a big factor here, just comfort > and reasonable protection. > What are the most comfortable motorcycle boots you've tried? > CruiserWorks, Specter Road, other? > Obviously I'll have to mail order, so I won't get to try them on in > advance. >

By far the most comfortable boots to walk in would be a pair of rodeo clown boots: running shoe bottoms, cowboy boot tops. My local saddlery tells me that Tony Lama doesn't make them any more and they don't know if anybody else does. My Aerostich Combat Lites aren't bad, better than regular Combat Tourers for walking, not waterproof, and not as much ankle padding. Sidi On-Roads are pretty good, too, but need better arch support; I just went to the Dr. Scholl's rack at the pharmacy. They might be a little warm for Saudi Arabia, however.

[Blake Sobiloff]

On Feb 21, 2006, at 9:50 PM, jtima40 wrote:

> I'm looking for a pair of motorcycle boots that are very comfortable > to walk around in.

I wore Sidi Vertebras all day, every day, for about five years before they wore out. It looked a little funky, but they have great protection and weren't bad to walk around in. I've replaced them with Sidi Strada Evo Te-Por to get a little more waterproofing and tone down the look a bit. They're a touch stiffer in the sole than my old Vertebras, but that may be because I'm comparing a worn-out pair with a new pair. The new Sidi Crossfire models might be worth checking out--more dirt oriented, but supposed to be very comfortable. -- Blake Sobiloff http://sobiloff.typepad.com/> San Jose, CA (USA)

[Christopher Creighton]

Hey Now, I will say that the Oxtar Matrix is a fairly comfortable boto for wide feet. It seems to be one of the few boots that have a wider last than most. They are waterproof and fairly warm, I have been riding in them in the low 20F with only a couple of pairs of thin socks on (wide feet issue). I did run across this boot, a Chippewa Odessa Euro boot that comes in a EE last. http://www.centralpolice.com/ch27865.htm> They look like LEO boots, but might be comforatable for all day wear. Finest kind, -- Chris

[Tony JONES]

Jeff wrote:

> Next pair of boots I'm thinking seriously of getting are Oxtar Infinity > dual sport boots. Any one on the list using them?

http://www.newenough.com/product_pictures/o/oxtar_infinity_goretex_boots/sole.j pg Do you think the sole is going to work well on gravel? Seems an odd choice for a dp boot. Asides: The Givi Discovery seems interesting. Is that their most DP (least hardcore without being street) boot? I still think the Aerostich CT is a better choice than this if you want to use the boot for street and also if you're DP riding is more light-duty but with all things Aerostich, it's overpriced and they don't have sales Tony

[klr6501995]

I had good luck with a shop vac and a hose small enough to fit in the plug hole. My salvaged motor has had a lot of sand in it and even turned over dry with sand in the cylinder. Just rotate the motor by hand. I reckon some oil after vacumming and then vacumming again. My opinion is that blowing air into the cylinder to remove dirt ain't as good as the vac method.

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "rideklr" wrote: > > Hey guys, > I have recently adjusted my valves and I would like to clean around and under > the camshafts. Is there a safe cleaner or solvent that I can use for the interior > of the motor? > also if a little dirt (i'm not sure if any did) went down the spark plug hole what > would be the best way to remove it? Vacume, oil change after pouring oil over > the piston through the spark plug hole. any advice would be nice. I didn't see > any dirt fall down there but I tend to get a little nervous about what if. >