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Monsterlover

#120
November 27, 2011, 05:14:11 PM
They are. The soles are easily replaceable (actually the whole boot can be rebuilt pretty easily)

If I wanted I could get soles with sliders on them for foot out on asphalt.
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

bikepilot

#121
November 28, 2011, 04:57:25 AM
Looks like good stuff!  [clap]

Yep, def get the "SRS" model Sidi, the soles come on and off with screws and a bit of glue IIRC.  My wife has the same boots.  Much better than having to go to a cobler and deal with stitching etc. Oxtar also made some sumo-specific boots with slider-soles, but I'm not sure they still do.

2009 XB12XT
2006 Monster 620 (wife's)
1997 TL1000S
1975 Kawasaki H1 Mach III
2001 CR250R (CO do-it-all bike)
2000 XR650R (dez racer)
2003 KX100 (wife's)
1994 DR250SE (wife's/my city commuter)

Monsterlover

#122
November 28, 2011, 05:31:09 AM
Thanks for all the advice btw

The boots are basically bomb proof compared to some lower end cheaper boots I looked at there.

I have badly sprained both ankles in the past which has noticeably weakened them. I really didn't want to have any issues so I ponied up for the nice boots.

Besides, they look awesome.

:D
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

DanTheMan

#123
November 28, 2011, 12:45:47 PM
nice ride  [thumbsup] Those boots will do you good, same ones i ride with. A little chain wax when they get squeeky.  [thumbsup]
2008 KTM 690 SMC
2006 749 Dark- Sold
2003 M630ie Dark - Sold
2003 CRF175F
1999 Minsk 125 2T - Bought in Hanoi sold in Bangkok
1994 Ninja EX250 - Sold- AFM #692 - Retired
1996 Honda CR125R - Sold

bikepilot

#124
November 29, 2011, 08:00:05 PM
And Dan has more than a couple of miles in them too I think  [evil] [clap] [Dolph]
2009 XB12XT
2006 Monster 620 (wife's)
1997 TL1000S
1975 Kawasaki H1 Mach III
2001 CR250R (CO do-it-all bike)
2000 XR650R (dez racer)
2003 KX100 (wife's)
1994 DR250SE (wife's/my city commuter)

Slide Panda

#125
January 24, 2012, 06:20:36 AM
Well as a segue from my post in the 690 thread I'm going to look at that 530 EXC with the farkles the 1st weekend of Feb. The seller was willing to bring it down thursday as he was going to be working roughly around me that day, but of course I'm not sure of my schedule and Feb is the 1st date he had open after that.

So ML, what SuMo stuff did you get? Recommendations for other farkles?

If this comes home with me it'll spend the majority of its time on pavement as I live in DC metro sprawl. But I hope for some light trail shenanigans too.

How are thos Sidis working out for you? Those are the boots I figure I'll get, though they are a bit dear to the wallet.

-Throttle's on the right, so are the brakes.  Good luck.
- '00 M900S with all the farkles
- '08 KTM 690 StupidMoto
- '07 Triumph 675 Track bike.

Monsterlover

#126
January 24, 2012, 09:00:41 AM
Quote from: Sad Panda on January 24, 2012, 06:20:36 AM
Well as a segue from my post in the 690 thread I'm going to look at that 530 EXC with the farkles the 1st weekend of Feb. The seller was willing to bring it down thursday as he was going to be working roughly around me that day, but of course I'm not sure of my schedule and Feb is the 1st date he had open after that.

So ML, what SuMo stuff did you get? Recommendations for other farkles?

If this comes home with me it'll spend the majority of its time on pavement as I live in DC metro sprawl. But I hope for some light trail shenanigans too.

How are thos Sidis working out for you? Those are the boots I figure I'll get, though they are a bit dear to the wallet.



Awesome!  I'll cross my fingers for you.

The bikes are bad ass tough machines from the factory.  I haven't had mine on the road with sumo wheels yet, but I'm guessing it will like having the suspension stiffened up some.

I bought a set of warp9 wheels and shinko tires (like pilot powers as far as stick goes)  I was on a tight budget to convert the bike to sumo and purchase gear (of which I had none)

I did about 30 miles in the Sidis and they're awesome.  At first I didn't think I would go for the "clunky" feel of them, but after about 5 minutes I discovered I had completely forgotten about them.  They're tough, rebuildable and comfy.

Get them.

Other farkles. . .  I'm a firm believer in bark buster type hand guards with the aluminum rail frame.  Just the plastic alone isn't enough.  If you tip it, they'll save the levers (and maybe your hand).  I would also recommend the KTM rad guards and the fan kit (especially if you're going to be in stop and go traffic)

About the last must have thing on my mind at this point is an adjustable fuel screw so you can tune the mix without pulling the carb off.  If you ever get a clogged pilot jet, just replace it, they're $8.00

I also shut the tank off and drain the float bowl if the bike will sit more than 4 days or so.  Keeps the pilot from clogging.

My dealer also recommends a green accel pump spring.  Everyone around here that has had them install and time it says it feels like 5 hp more.

You might want to consider a nicer seat.  I bought an Enduro engineering tall seat (softer) but im not sure I'll like it.  I haven't ridden with it yet (snow here)

I don't know what gearing is on your bike, but it's generally known that the oem ratio is bad for anything slow speed.  Try it and see what you think.  I think my bike is a -1, +4.
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

Slide Panda

#127
January 24, 2012, 09:15:15 AM
Been scanning ebay for lightly used SRS ones... even used they fetch a premium. But That ability to swap out souls in real nice and I know Sidi stuff fits me :)

The bike I'm looking at has then hand adjust screw on the carb  [thumbsup]

Fan kit - good call. Summer here get hot and traffic sucks.

I'll have to research the pump spring. Been a while since I've played with carbs... oh dear.

Yeah, a seat is a consideration. I hear tell that the stock ones aren't much better than a plank. But some folks say that about stock mosters seats which I rather like.

If it's still stock, it's a 15:45 set of rings.

Any notion if wheels from a Duke would fit? The pop up on ebay from time to time and would suit for the 17" street tard use.
-Throttle's on the right, so are the brakes.  Good luck.
- '00 M900S with all the farkles
- '08 KTM 690 StupidMoto
- '07 Triumph 675 Track bike.

Monsterlover

#128
January 24, 2012, 09:27:12 AM
Not sure on that. 

First think (sort of unrelated, but not entirely) is that those would have a cush drive setup.

No need for a cush drive until you above 650cc or so.  Had a discussion with motostrano about it.

My front-


And the pair (plus my SRS standing in for Christmas stocking duty)

"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

Slide Panda

#129
January 24, 2012, 09:33:49 AM
Orange!

What'd you do on the brake front?
-Throttle's on the right, so are the brakes.  Good luck.
- '00 M900S with all the farkles
- '08 KTM 690 StupidMoto
- '07 Triumph 675 Track bike.

Monsterlover

#130
January 24, 2012, 09:43:19 AM Last Edit: January 24, 2012, 09:55:58 AM by Monsterlover
The wheels come with an aluminum caliper relocation bracket.

If that's not enough, I'll go to a more aggressive pad.

If that's not enough, I'll save up for the Orange Six Piston God of Stopping :D
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

Slide Panda

#131
January 24, 2012, 09:50:38 AM
Sounds like what I figured  [thumbsup]

-Throttle's on the right, so are the brakes.  Good luck.
- '00 M900S with all the farkles
- '08 KTM 690 StupidMoto
- '07 Triumph 675 Track bike.

Monsterlover

#132
January 24, 2012, 09:56:46 AM
All this talk has me fired up!

I want 50o weather so I can rip it up!!
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

lethe

#133
January 24, 2012, 04:54:37 PM
Quote from: Monsterlover on January 24, 2012, 09:43:19 AM
The wheels come with an aluminum caliper relocation bracket.

If that's not enough, I'll go to a more aggressive pad.

If that's not enough, I'll save up for the Orange Six Piston God of Stopping :D
I think a six piston might be overkill, I had a car pull out onto a roadway as I crested a hill and that 4 piston caliper pulled me down from warp speed real quick.
And my bike is a porker compared to yours.
'05 Monster 620
'86 FZ600
'05 KTM SMC 625

Monsterlover

#134
January 24, 2012, 05:04:49 PM
I like to go big ;D
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**
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