Platform inserts

[PrincessBandit]

I'm not about to take a time warp back to the 70's, but am curious to hear from anyone who has had their boot soles built up for an extra bit of height.
Having decided to keep the bandit rather than go for a lighter bike I was thinking about seeing if I can my boots built up a bit to give me slightly better leverage / security from "longer" legs. I would love to have lovely long legs but I was not blessed with that appealing feature, so stilettos, high heeled shoes and built up motorbike boots seem to be my lot in life.
Anyone had this done, and comments to make on it????
(p.s. you men don't have to share you experience of high heels and stilettos if you don't want to; bike boots will be fine.....)

[Her_C4]

I'm not about to take a time warp back to the 70's, but am curious to hear from anyone who has had their boot soles built up for an extra bit of height.
Having decided to keep the bandit rather than go for a lighter bike I was thinking about seeing if I can my boots built up a bit to give me slightly better leverage / security from "longer" legs. I would love to have lovely long legs but I was not blessed with that appealing feature, so stilettos, high heeled shoes and built up motorbike boots seem to be my lot in life.
Anyone had this done, and comments to make on it????
(p.s. you men don't have to share you experience of high heels and stilettos if you don't want to; bike boots will be fine.....)

Here is my thread about a thread regarding my boots and the HUUUUGE build up needed there :done: :doh: http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showpost.php?p=1801905&postcount=9

[PrincessBandit]

Ouch. Hey thanks for that. I did a search, sure that it must have been discussed before, but came up blank. Search engines often come up with either a flood of hits, or complete zilch. I got the latter.

I understand you predicament - my daughter is quite a bit taller than me, but my legs are longer than hers. Even so they're still not sport bike friendly!

Cheers for putting me onto your thread.

[Karl@Alpha]

Can you lower the bike at all?

[The Pastor]

Just put training wheels on

[The Baron]

It is cheaper to raise your boots than lower most bikes and is common with BMW owners. I was in the Auckland shop (BMW) a couple of years ago and every second rider that came in had raised boots.
Any shoe repairer will add height to your boots. Remember to add an even height along the boot right out to the toe.

[cs363]

This is common with BMW owners. I was in the Auckland shop (BMW) a couple of years ago and every second rider that came in had raised boots.

Here's a group shot (sorry, couldn't resist...):laugh: :

[Bike-aholic]

http://www.1888fastlap.com/store/customer/product.php?productid=16754&cat=271


http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcycle-boots/leather-motorcycle-boot/

[FJRider]

I like work steel toecaps when lots of stops need to be made. The soles are thicker, and feels more stable when I put my feet down.
Maybe find a pair of boots that do the job without modifying the existing ones...

[Gizzit]

I like work steel toecaps when lots of stops need to be made. The soles are thicker, and feels more stable when I put my feet down.
Maybe find a pair of boots that do the job without modifying the existing ones...

I like work boots too. I now have some Oliver AT's ... the shorter ones .... which cover plenty of you lower leg anyway ..
They are a little "taller" in the sole from my previous bike boots. Plenty of ankle support ... and well made and comfortable. Not sure if they would give you the extra elevation you need Princess ?? Good boots though, but may not suit the sports bike 'look' ! :) Good luck!

[FJRider]

my daughter is quite a bit taller than me, but my legs are longer than hers. Even so they're still not sport bike friendly!



So you are saying ... your feet barely reach the ground... Pic's of your legs please... we dont believe you ... :innocent:

[sinfull]

So you are saying ... your feet barely reach the ground... Pic's of your legs please... we dont believe you ... :innocent:
Now i know your a leg man, but don't them head shots do it for ya without the need to enlighten us all to your fetish ?

[Maha]

I found some that are for sale...might be the easier option?

[FJRider]

Now i know your a leg man, but don't them head shots do it for ya without the need to enlighten us all to your fetish ?

I like to keep a"breast" of all situations... when I can... :whistle:

[Highlander]

We got my wifes done, took them into the local shoe repairer, the young fella there also rides and said it was surprisingly common.
Cost us $80 - $90 I think. He cut the sole off, inserted a strip of sole type rubber then reattached the original sole. If I hadn't told you, you probably wouldn't pick it.

[Mrs Busa Pete]

What about these ones.

www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=91799

[Okey Dokey]

Just a thought, would building up the soles not be detrimental to shifting? Maybe it would be okay, but I would want to be sure that it wouldn't effect the ability to control the bike.

Hopefully someone can comment who has built up boots.

[Lula]

I'm not about to take a time warp back to the 70's, but am curious to hear from anyone who has had their boot soles built up for an extra bit of height.
Having decided to keep the bandit rather than go for a lighter bike I was thinking about seeing if I can my boots built up a bit to give me slightly better leverage / security from "longer" legs. I would love to have lovely long legs but I was not blessed with that appealing feature, so stilettos, high heeled shoes and built up motorbike boots seem to be my lot in life.
Anyone had this done, and comments to make on it????
(p.s. you men don't have to share you experience of high heels and stilettos if you don't want to; bike boots will be fine.....)

A safer option then wearing bigger shoes is to take a look at the seat and you will find that you might be able to take a few inches out of that instead.

It would probably cost the same or less than getting a new pair of high heeled boots, looks better, safer and you can tailor the seat to how you want it to look and feel.

I'm not sure what area you live but if it is in Auckland I can highly recommend Superior Saddles. Roy will take a look at your situation and let you know what is possible, and if you can even keep what you had cut out it can be re-glued and replaced with the original cover for when you want to sell the bike. Or even better he can replace the foam in the seat now with better more compact quality sized foam.

Let me know if you need his details :)

[cave weta]

I met a lady who works at Spectrum Motorycles. We were at a trail ride
she rides a CRF250x and is 4'12" tall
she has 30mm added at the toe-tapering to 40m at the heel- god knows how she changes gear!!
she has a lowering link in the bikes suspension and and the forks dropped 30mm and about 30mm out of the seat. shes happy as a sandboy (whatever one of those is):2thumbsup

[PrincessBandit]

Finally had my boots resoled a couple of days ago. Look frikken awesome, like something out of KISS. lol.

Can now put my feet flat on the ground while in the saddle and even bend my knees a little. Will take some pix and attach as soon as possible. Woo hoo!

Still going to take some time to get used to them I think, but can't wait to try them out. (Weather and other commitments meant I couldn't take the bike out this weekend). Love that extra height...I feel tall!!! (approx. 30mm on the heel and 20mm at the toe). I'm a giant now hehehehe.

[Pussy]

A recent pic of PB....

[PrincessBandit]

Pix as promised. Probably won't seem too astounding to anyone with legs that can reach the ground easily, but if you've met me you'll know how short I am and that my heels were always about 2cm off the ground when straddling my bike. The platforms are totally amazing (to me) as I can now stand, flat footed astride the bandit - with even a slight flex in my knees!

Took it to school today to try out, and I'm just stoked. Wasn't cheap, but well worth every $ (especially as it was a whooooooole heap cheaper than changing bikes)!

The 3rd photo shows clearly the original sole at the top, the insert and the new work boot sole at the bottom. They had to fill in the original instep in order to make a flat surface for the insert, then shaped the new sole to fit. Cool huh.

[<G>]

Looks like it's solved the problem! Where did you have them done and what was the price like?
I'm due for a new pair of boots and even with the cruiser I'll have to have the soles built up.

[newbould]

A recent pic of PB....

Nice Ass

Sorry sorry - nice AS. Got distracted by picture number 3