Lug nuts? Do you mean axle nut or sprocket nuts? I thought the axle nut torque was 69 ft lbs and I've never had mine loosen, as its a metal hy-loc type nut. Also, if it loosened, would you not have heard the chain slapping? What "on-line manual are you referring to?

The Infinitys don't have much protection if I recall correctly. How is your recovery going?

 

I just got hit again on my Hawk 2 days ago. Another rider T boned me as I was turning. Luckily I was wearing Alpinestars SMX-4 boots. My foot got a little pinched somehow and was sore for a day but thats it. The other guy was wearing work boots and his foot is broken and his bike is totaled. I got hit back in the fall and the other rider took off the peg my foot was on and I never felt a thing. I will NEVER ride without boots again. Insurance should be picking up the bill for my boots this time and I am going to get another pair just like them. They are comfortable especially after they have been broken in, but most of all they are comfortable when I am riding (and crashing haha). I picked them up brand new for a little over $200. WORTH EVERY PENNY!

 

Exciting times, eyeyeyyeye.

So, I bought the boots. The oxtar ti racing ones. I figure it is good insurance, and they look sweet.

 

If you mean the Oxtar TCS EVI Ti I got my black 45 pair today (in 2 days reg shpg from mc closeouts) and am sitting hear at the pc wearing them. A little flashy for me due the silver pleated instep & white Oxtar logos on shin & heel but if I keep em black magic marker should tone them down. I wear 10.5~11 EE and these fit pretty true and are wider than most Italian boots, though thick socks would never make it. I walked around a it and they were audibly loud (creaking & squeaking) but I used the Dupont Multi-Purpose Lubricant with Teflon (safe for plastics and O-ring chains) instead of the little bottle of silicone provided. I carefully shot it in, worked it in between the triple heel and double ankle sliding planes, immediately wiping away any run-out. The Dupont snot really quieted them down. They are a bit tight in the instep and I could use a bit more width but the toe box is not overly restrictive and the length is groovy. Sitting here I grabed a handy 1.25" dia. wood dowel and I am resting the arches on it like footpegs. They are snug but should break-in and be acceptably comfortable, even though the uppers are not real leather (Lorica is maybe a good thing). The steel mesh covered vents are supposed to give a bit of venting and they seem very well made. The front of the heel is a 90 degree rather than chamfered, which I sometimes prefer but I knew that. I considered the A*s SMX+s, which are very similar excluding the internal speed lacing and including the pleated instep albeit black (versus silver, yech) but for $60 less than the *s and only $10 2-day shipping. I don't know how internal lacing could make the Tis any snugger, as the velcro flap and TCR hinges really make them feel like ski boots. Break-in may be extensive but nothing like Aerostitch-Sid Combat Touring Boots (my much loved but heavy "other" boot). IMO, only the Sidi Vertigo Corsa (a 44 on closeout from Motonation ebay @ current $174 bid + 15 normally $425) and Gaerne G-RS (a best buy @ $263 + 13) offer better protection unless you go really high end with the Dianese boots Val wears. With the weather here I'll have to wait for spring for a true ride report...

 

GOt a set of Icon Field Armour boots. like them but they are almost impossible to fit under the shifter...i had to move it p almost all the way....but i really feel like my feet/ankles will be protected in the event of a mishap.....


EDIT: Took the Icons back and got a set of Alpinestars SMX boots. THe bulk of the Icons was too much for me. I couldnt feel the shifter and i was sometimes having to consciously look at my foot in relation to the shifter....not good. I am enjoying the hell out of these SMX boots.....

 

i read this thread and thought: you bling your bike but ride in 6" work boots? so i got some of these :

http://www.newenough.com/boots/water...cle_boots.html


along with some textile pants:

http://www.newenough.com/protective_...overpants.html

should be better than jeans and reasonably comfy. hope the FG pants zip to the ancient Hein Gericke jacket I have. boots are already here, seem to be adequate for street usage.

ps I'm tall, 6'3" so needed a long pant (36" inseam) but have small feet and am sensitive to the half size (10 is too small, 11 is too big) so nice to have the specific sizing