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 http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...05&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...) :

[Bike-aholic]

http://www.1888fastlap.com/store/cus...=16754&cat=271


http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcyc...torcycle-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 ...

[sinfull]

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

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...

[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.