Motorcycle shift sock available in market are costly and are not affordable by everyone. so i did some googling for a DIY and found one on Throttlequest.com posted by Rider Sajal. Basically this DIY is cheap and not time consuming.There are two things on the motorcycle shifter assembly, which causes stains on the rider's shoes - the metal base of the shifter, which leaves it's stains and secondly the rubber padding of the shifter which accumulates dust, and since it's rubber, the does not get off easily and subsequently cause stains.
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The raw materials
The things needed for this D.I.Y are pretty simple and easily available in hardware shop -
1) A 1/2" and 3/4" diameter plastic pipe around 10" in length each.
2) Scissor/ cutter blade
3) Cable Ties
4) Oil for lubrication (any oil)
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Step 1 - Put some oil inside the 3/4" diameter pipe to lubricate it from inside so that it goes through the Shifter assembly smoothly. Mind you we don't want a loose fitting, we would rather want a tight fitting, but putting some lubrication would help the process putting the pipe through.
Step 2 - Push the pipe through the shifter assembly, right up to it's collar (till the right angled bend). Try to push the pipe so that at least 1" through the collar. This would ensure that pipe won't come off easily.
Step 3 - Now cut off the remaining pipe after leaving 1/2" off the toe shifter.
Step 4 - Split the 1/2" diameter pipe in middle.
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Step 5 - Wrap this piece around the stem of the shifter and tie it with cable ties. This would ensure that no metal stains come from the stem of the shifter assembly.
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This completes the job. Finishing can be given as per interest and need, like- length of the end of the stem pipe can also be adjusted. The daily operating heat on this pipe would make it more tough and would allow it sit firmly in due course of time.
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Made one for rear brake lever too.
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Make sure that you just rub the cover with a cloth before you start to ride and everything on the shoes should be as spanky as you want to be.
Happy Riding!!
The raw materials
The things needed for this D.I.Y are pretty simple and easily available in hardware shop -
1) A 1/2" and 3/4" diameter plastic pipe around 10" in length each.
2) Scissor/ cutter blade
3) Cable Ties
4) Oil for lubrication (any oil)
Step 1 - Put some oil inside the 3/4" diameter pipe to lubricate it from inside so that it goes through the Shifter assembly smoothly. Mind you we don't want a loose fitting, we would rather want a tight fitting, but putting some lubrication would help the process putting the pipe through.
Step 2 - Push the pipe through the shifter assembly, right up to it's collar (till the right angled bend). Try to push the pipe so that at least 1" through the collar. This would ensure that pipe won't come off easily.
Step 3 - Now cut off the remaining pipe after leaving 1/2" off the toe shifter.
Step 4 - Split the 1/2" diameter pipe in middle.
Step 5 - Wrap this piece around the stem of the shifter and tie it with cable ties. This would ensure that no metal stains come from the stem of the shifter assembly.
This completes the job. Finishing can be given as per interest and need, like- length of the end of the stem pipe can also be adjusted. The daily operating heat on this pipe would make it more tough and would allow it sit firmly in due course of time.
Made one for rear brake lever too.
Make sure that you just rub the cover with a cloth before you start to ride and everything on the shoes should be as spanky as you want to be.
Happy Riding!!