Boots Have New Sole - W/PR2

101stpathfinder · Feb 16, 2014

Don't laugh … just yet.

I was very disappointed with the 1 year wear out of my Tourmaster Solution 2s:

So things being "tight" lately, I tried something. The Florida "FJR" spelling left my PR2s with huge Chickenstrips:

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So here's what transpired:

Templated soles and cut them out of the tire:

The tire had 14k on it but was taken off prematurely for a wet ride to Stagecoach. I was surprised by the amount of rubber left still on the tire.

Now I did some research on adhesives, and found for rubber to rubber "Atomic Bond Epoxy" was the best. Gorilla Glue was NOT recommended because of its huge expansion and messiness characteristics

I had Gorilla Glue in the house and the whole project was to save $ money without wasting time SO:

I used Gorilla glue:

I clamped it best I could to keep the contour of the boot:

The glue stayed true to its reputation of expanding - what a mess!

I file down the edges and now will heat and apply a coat of black rubber cement:

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Keep in mind this is only an experiment and I did not want to waste time. I did one boot only, and will check out its durability (Glue wise)

If it fails- I have lost nothing but about 1 hour of my time.

SO do not laugh just yet.

BTW- I can get 6 soles out of 1 tire!

garyahouse · Feb 16, 2014

Tony, yer sumpin else. Michelin PR2 boots. You oughta send a pic to Michelin.

Some might say that much riding hath made thee mad.
However, I'm gonna guestimate that you can get another 10k outa them boots, easy, if that glue holds.
Oh, I almost forgot: I've got a pair of old tennis shoes that I'd like to send to ya...

Gary

darksider #44

Fred W · Feb 16, 2014

Better head to Mississippi Tony...

"Lost my boots in transit babe, pile of smoking leather. Nailed a retread to my feet and prayed for better weather"

bluesdog · Feb 16, 2014

Here I was expecting a 'redneck-ish' duct tape repair..

SLK50 · Feb 16, 2014

Gorilla Glue isn't flexible. Should have used Shoe Goo.

rbentnail · Feb 16, 2014

Hope it works out for ya but my experiences have shown that it won't if Gorilla Glue isn't flexible. One- it'll be like walking with 2x4's stuck on your feet. Two- the glue will break, literally, from you flexing it. Some sort of rubber cement would have been better.

edit: dang it, SLK beat me to it! https://www.shoegoo.asia/how-to.htm

101stpathfinder · Feb 16, 2014

Shoegoo was #2 on my list but… I had to try it, You know the EASY button that was there.

But I see the Shoegoo DIY comes in black- Perfect?

whataboutbob · Feb 16, 2014

I'm thinking of becoming a darksider on my loafers,whats the best tire to use?

101stpathfinder · Feb 16, 2014

whataboutbob said:
I'm thinking of becoming a darksider on my loafers,whats the best tire to use?

Are you looking for grip or wear?

Long distance or cornering?…………..

graler · Feb 16, 2014

I hope the directional arrow on the tire points to the toe of the shoe. If not you may have much improved handling when you are walking backwards.

infrared · Feb 16, 2014

Tires come with a fair helping of carbon black, mixed in the rubber.

I mean, who would buy gray or brown tires, right?

Seems to me that the tire-rubber soles would be okay outside,

but they might make heavy black marks on most indoor flooring.

Feedback on this issue is welcome, here.

+1, for using the black ShooGoo adhesive.

Cheers,

Infrared

ionbeam · Feb 16, 2014

Hopefully there won't be vibrations at speed, you won't pull to one side and your belt won't oscillate on deceleration.

There is a history for what you did if that helps.

These Huarache sandals will outlive you. In the 70's you were styling with tire tread sandals.

Fred W · Feb 16, 2014

You ride your motorcycle indoors?

RossKean · Feb 16, 2014

Just has to decide whether to balance them with beads or metal weights.

infrared · Feb 16, 2014

Fred W said:
You ride your motorcycle indoors?

Fred,

Though the kitchen, around the pool, stop short at the billiards room . . . Doesn't everybody?

Actually, came home with some gen-U-ine tire-tread sandals once, a long time back.

Took me a while to figure out where all the black marks on the floor in the house were coming from.

Cheers,

Infrared

pista · Feb 16, 2014

Can you have "chicken strips" on boots?

Seriously, it's a great idea and I hope it lasts. Never used Gorilla Glue, so no input on it being the right choice.

majicmaker · Feb 16, 2014

Tony, you suggested twice for us not to laugh just yet. Sorry Dude, that made me blow chucks out of my nose. Save me some of whatever you're smokin'. That must be some real good ****! I want a taste!

))

101stpathfinder · Feb 16, 2014

majicmaker said:
Tony, you suggested twice for us not to laugh just yet. Sorry Dude, that made me blow chucks out of my nose. Save me some of whatever you're smokin'. That must be some real good ****! I want a taste! ))

Vic,

How many riders do you know whose tires match the soles of their boots?

I mean … How cool is that? - The chicks will flock !!!

Pepperell · Feb 17, 2014

I want to know what you used to cut the tire?

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