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Started by ab, June 05, 2011, 08:49:04 PM

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ab

June 05, 2011, 08:49:04 PM
So which one will stop the squeeks?  i am getting all sorts of looks.

read the old posts but no one gave a precise solution on what works for this particular boot,
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ducpainter

#1
June 06, 2011, 04:29:37 AM
The 'SIDI Sqeak' has always been an issue. My 10 year old Vertebra II's have it too.

Silicone spray...or any non petroleum based oil will stop it if applied periodically.
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bikepilot

#2
June 14, 2011, 10:14:38 AM
My wife's Sidis even came with a little thing of silicone grease to lube the pivot to prevent the squeak.  My Oxtars squeak too, lube will shut them up for a while, but after a couple of long days in the rain they squeak again.
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strat10

#3
June 14, 2011, 03:26:49 PM
yes, my SIDI's also squeak.

jwoconnor

#4
July 23, 2011, 07:57:06 AM
Mine also squeak but they are my track boots so it isn't an issue. I wear an a pair of Tour-master boots on the road.
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#5
September 20, 2011, 09:43:42 AM
Mine squeek also.... but not as bad as my Joe Rocket boots.

The Sidi's are so confortable.... I can walk in them.  My feet don't bother me.  I have had them on for 14 hours at one time and no discomfort at all.

I'm very happy with them. !
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scoprire

#6
September 20, 2011, 05:17:55 PM
I've had a couple of different pairs of vertigos and vertebras that squeak.  Putting some wax under where the plastic plates overlap will help.  I've used paste furniture wax (because I had it at 1st) that works and seems to last pretty well.  Squeak will come back eventually, so you'll have to wax it again.  Dipping a q-tip in the wax and using it as an applicator makes it pretty easy to apply.

A silicone spray will help too, but it won't last nearly as long.

Monsterlover

#7
September 29, 2011, 08:53:43 AM
My A* SMX + boots squeak as well.

I just don't wear them when I break into homes and businesses ;D

Seriously, I just live with it.  I get enough looks with my helmet and walking around in full leathers marked up from a couple crashes that I don't think they even notice the squeaky boots [laugh]
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brix821

#8
October 07, 2011, 08:31:47 AM
my squeaky oxtars got me out of jury duty once.  Can you imagine all that squeakin going on in a silent court room?
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DanTheMan

#9
October 15, 2011, 12:56:37 AM
I've used chain wax and that seems to take care of it for a while.
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