Shorter riders..What boots do you have?

ShakeNBake1199 · October 16th, 2012, 10:09 AM

I currently have the Puma flat V2 boots which are nice but I'm only 5'5 with 30 inseam and looking for a boot with a thicker sole and some more protection. Any opinions/suggestions are welcome. Thanks

supduc10 · October 16th, 2012, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by ShakeNBake1199

I currently have the Puma flat V2 boots which are nice but I'm only 5'5 with 30 inseam and looking for a boot with a thicker sole and some more protection. Any opinions/suggestions are welcome. Thanks

Just glue some blocks of wood onto the soles like "Shortround" had when driving a car in one of the Indiana Jones movies(2nd movie i think)lol

hdobhal · October 16th, 2012, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by ShakeNBake1199

I currently have the Puma flat V2 boots which are nice but I'm only 5'5 with 30 inseam and looking for a boot with a thicker sole and some more protection. Any opinions/suggestions are welcome. Thanks

I use dainese trq out. I like them
With 28.5 inseam they feel fine

ducm3 · October 16th, 2012, 03:54 PM

Hey ShakeNBake,

Can't help with the boots but noticed that we both ride the same bikes and drive the same cars - I have a Panigale and a 2012 Audi S4 too.

ShakeNBake1199 · October 16th, 2012, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by hdobhal

I use dainese trq out. I like them
With 28.5 inseam they feel fine

Thanks for the info man.

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Originally Posted by ducm3

Hey ShakeNBake,

Can't help with the boots but noticed that we both ride the same bikes and drive the same cars - I have a Panigale and a 2012 Audi S4 too.

Seems that we both have great taste

How are you liking the S4?

OMG 1 · October 18th, 2012, 01:18 AM

I am also vertically challenge. Other than using boots to compensate, is there a way to lower the suspension safely on the 1199 panigale? Will changing the track setup from P to F help?

ShakeNBake1199 · October 18th, 2012, 05:08 AM

I've lowered bikes before, but it really messed with the handling characteristics so i would advise against that. I think a big thing is to have the bike actually setup for you. I've been messing with some of the settings on my bike for the past two days and it already feels better. The bike has settled a bit and the height isn't really an issue anymore.

knutts · October 18th, 2012, 07:37 AM

I use Sidi Vertigo's for everyday riding. I use my Vortice's when I use my leathers. I have a 30" inseam and can come close to flat footing but not quite. I have my bike set to P as of last week and have not lowered the bike at all.

hhuhuh · October 18th, 2012, 12:59 PM

I don't have boots but wear a normal running shoes. My inseam is 32 and height is 5' 8". Little bit uncomfortable but I'm getting used to my Pani.

OMG 1 · October 19th, 2012, 01:30 AM

Thanks for the info guys! Shake and bake what kind of settings did you do?

ShakeNBake1199 · October 19th, 2012, 06:02 AM

I was messing with the preload a bit. After riding every day this week the bike is feeling a lot better and I am getting more comfortable with the bike and its characteristics. Its quickly becoming my favorite bike I've owned so far

October 16th, 2012, 10:09 AM	#1
ShakeNBake1199 Senior Member Joined: Nov 2011 From: Maryland Posts: 104 Thanks: 9 I Ride: 2012 1199 Panigale, 2011 Diavel	Shorter riders..What boots do you have? I currently have the Puma flat V2 boots which are nice but I'm only 5'5 with 30 inseam and looking for a boot with a thicker sole and some more protection. Any opinions/suggestions are welcome. Thanks

October 19th, 2012, 06:02 AM	#11
ShakeNBake1199 Senior Member Joined: Nov 2011 From: Maryland Posts: 104 Thanks: 9 I Ride: 2012 1199 Panigale, 2011 Diavel	I was messing with the preload a bit. After riding every day this week the bike is feeling a lot better and I am getting more comfortable with the bike and its characteristics. Its quickly becoming my favorite bike I've owned so far Last edited by ShakeNBake1199; October 19th, 2012 at 12:20 PM.

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October 16th, 2012, 03:54 PM	#4
ducm3 Member Joined: Feb 2012 From: australia Posts: 34 Thanks: 0	Hey ShakeNBake, Can't help with the boots but noticed that we both ride the same bikes and drive the same cars - I have a Panigale and a 2012 Audi S4 too.

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OMG 1 Junior Member Joined: Oct 2012 From: Henderson , NV Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 I Ride: 1199 panigale tricolore	I am also vertically challenge. Other than using boots to compensate, is there a way to lower the suspension safely on the 1199 panigale? Will changing the track setup from P to F help?

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ShakeNBake1199 Senior Member Joined: Nov 2011 From: Maryland Posts: 104 Thanks: 9 I Ride: 2012 1199 Panigale, 2011 Diavel	I've lowered bikes before, but it really messed with the handling characteristics so i would advise against that. I think a big thing is to have the bike actually setup for you. I've been messing with some of the settings on my bike for the past two days and it already feels better. The bike has settled a bit and the height isn't really an issue anymore.

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knutts Senior Member Joined: Aug 2012 From: Northern, VA Posts: 121 Thanks: 15 I Ride: '12 Panigale "Base"	I use Sidi Vertigo's for everyday riding. I use my Vortice's when I use my leathers. I have a 30" inseam and can come close to flat footing but not quite. I have my bike set to P as of last week and have not lowered the bike at all.

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hhuhuh Member Joined: May 2012 From: MD, United States Posts: 57 Thanks: 0 I Ride: 1199s (Jun. 23rd)	I don't have boots but wear a normal running shoes. My inseam is 32 and height is 5' 8". Little bit uncomfortable but I'm getting used to my Pani.

October 19th, 2012, 01:30 AM	#10
OMG 1 Junior Member Joined: Oct 2012 From: Henderson , NV Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 I Ride: 1199 panigale tricolore	Thanks for the info guys! Shake and bake what kind of settings did you do?