Does anybody have this issue? Any ideas on what I should do? Maybe paint it or update it...... Just looking for opinions. I just think that it wore out faster than it should have. 2011 with around 3k. It is a daily driver but I live one mile from work.
I had that happen almost immediately to me. I figured it was because I came from a scooter where my knees had nothing to grip, so I had a death grip with my ankles! Has never bothered me but glad to hear I'm not the only one who has it.
back in '08 or '09 someone on this forum was selling color matched stick-on panels to address this issue. I didn't buy one because my wear marks are only noticeable in certain light, looking at a certain angle.
Maybe some paint and some clear stick on armor type film would solve this. I believe Aerostich sells clear armor film.
I started to get that wear. I cut some carbon fiber decal to fit over and liked the look. The decals wear too, but not as obvious. When they wear too much I'm going to replace it with rubber TechSpec material I have in sheets.
I have the same sort of wear and simply put a Joe Rocket sticker over each worn area. Thanks, Joe Rocket, for including them with your products.
The stickers do, as ATYC said, wear as well but not a noticeably and stickers are cheap. Have to admit though that the carbon fiber option looks really good. :thumb:
You guys sure it's actual wear, and not just rubber from your boots? I have pretty severe markings on my brake side plate, and nothing on the shifter side, because I sit slightly twisted and wear softer-soled jump boots. I had assumed it was wear too, until I got a random scratch down to the metal there, and I can swear there's still paint under the black stuff. Hasn't bothered me enough to do anything about it, but maybe someone can try buffing/polishing this out and see if it's removable?
It is definitely wear. Tried the carbon fiber stuff on one side so far. I'm not so good at the arts and crafts. What is the verdict? Does it look decent? Thinking maybe later on powder coating.:feedback:
Perfect. And it's replaceable if needed. Good job.
As for powder coating... Wouldn't that just rub through/off with continued normal use? I'd keep what you've got and put any powder coating cash to something else... And try to understand that the older you get the less you'll sweat this type small stuff.
I'll stick to the boots. Seen a few pictures that make me rather keep them on than the Nike. A guy went down here this summer and his foot peg penetrated his Nike and the bike drug him pretty far. He had been cut off by a car.
See, if you were wearing sneakers or sandals you probably wouldn't have that problem!
Also have the wear on mine at 5k. I kinda like that round rubber thing, tho'.
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