Frequency of changing knob rubber
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Deathdiesel
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If your wearing normal boots and not in extreme heats that should NOT be happening. I have 5k miles on my bike and my rubber boot still looks new. Take it back to dealer and see if they can order one for ya.
I'm wearing racing boots.
Bike is actually a 2009 so no warranty but I just changed the rubber piece 2000km ago, so was surprised to see the insane wear on it!
Deathdiesel
New Member
Nevermind then, I'm gunna guess defective rubber on it. Unless your wearing track shoes, with metal spikes in them, you shouldnt be wearing near that much.
Mine is worn way down. It became noticible around 4-5k, I am now at about 17500 miles and it seems to have stopped wearing. It seams like it wears in regards to you getting your foot under the shifter or removing it from the top. I would probably just deal with it, until you are maybe considering trading in/selling the bike. Even then though I would not worry about it. I checked trade in at 4 different dealers on my bike. None of them even commented on it.
I don't see it as a big deal at all. I'm at close to 13k, and mine's worn more than that. I wear A* SMX 5, and Speed 'n Strength's Moment of Truth boots, neither of which have extreme abrasive souls (or "soles" even...).
I'm sure there are multiple factors to how fast it will wear: how hard you step on the brake; do you let your foot slide off, or lift it off; how often you actually *use* the rear brake, etc. I doubt it's "defective rubber."
Bottom line, it'll wear differently for everyone depending on personal riding habits. As someone else already commented it's a cheap replacement, and nothing to lose sleep over...
I'm sure there are multiple factors to how fast it will wear: how hard you step on the brake; do you let your foot slide off, or lift it off; how often you actually *use* the rear brake, etc. I doubt it's "defective rubber."
Bottom line, it'll wear differently for everyone depending on personal riding habits. As someone else already commented it's a cheap replacement, and nothing to lose sleep over...
Bert-Aus
Well-Known Member
Meh, my ride is around 16K km's and it has worn to suit my foot placement,
other than that it's ok, may need to change in another 10k km's
other than that it's ok, may need to change in another 10k km's
These work surprisingly well. Just wet the inside a bit and it slips right on, then stays in place very well. Buy a few at a time and save o the shipping. Like any rubber they will eventually wear, but seem to hold up better than the material that motorcycle makers use for the shifter rubber:
Rubber Shift Socks | Boot Protector | Shoe Protector | Shift Cover | Online store
Also now available in neoprene. No idea why:
Shift Socks | Boot Protector | Shoe Protector | Shift Cover | Online store
Rubber Shift Socks | Boot Protector | Shoe Protector | Shift Cover | Online store
Also now available in neoprene. No idea why:
Shift Socks | Boot Protector | Shoe Protector | Shift Cover | Online store
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