Insoles to cut vibration?

[kari-star]

Does anyone have a recommendation for a good insole to cut down on vibrations?

This weekend my partner and I rode all over the southern catskills - it was GORGEOUS out - but I was on the back, and the pegs (especially the right hand one) vibrated a LOT. after a while it became kind of preoccupying. I'm wearing the tour master solution boots and, well, am entirely new to the world of motorcycle enthusiasm! maybe this is just normal and I'll have to get used to it?

We're going from NY to Myrtle Beach soon and I want to make sure I'm able to really concentrate on the awesome, not on my dogs (which were BARKING)! he's also looking into replacing the pegs with something a little less immovable that will absorb some of the vibrations before it hits my feet. Any suggestions for a low-tech solution that I can buy right now, though?

[indianscout]

Insoles are a band-aid kind'a fix but better than nothing. I use gell inserts in my boots but still get some vibration. Are your pegs covered (rubber) or are they bare steel? If they are bare, I would recomend replacing them with a set of solid rubber ones. I recall reading about someone having vibration issues with there handlebars and adding some weight to work as a dampner, I recall it worked too.:chin:


Sorry I don't have a better answer for you but I hope I at least pointed you in the right direction. :shrug: Please keep us posted.




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[sweptwingnut]

I would recomend replacing them with a set of solid rubber ones.

+1 :thumbup:

[Astir]

How annoying. Keep us up to date on what you tried and what finally works!

[kari-star]

thanks for the tip on the gel insoles indianscout! I'll get a pair, it won't hurt (as a stop gap) but eventually we'll have to do something about the pegs (or maybe I need to start riding my own bike - I'm taking the MSF course this weekend!). I don't have any experience with insoles, so I'm glad you can point me towards the right type of product!

As much as I remember the pegs are metal with a rubber coating. they are just incredibly solid, and the one on the right is immediately above the pipes so it shakes a whole lot. we talked about floorboards but I'm comfortable except for the vibration so it seems like an unnecessary expense.

[indianscout]

I've used gel-insoles for a few years and I think it has helped me some, doesn't hurt to give it a try. The only problem is they do take up alot of room, so if you have tight fitting boots you may have some problems. As far as the pegs, see if someone has some "take-offs", one's they have taken off of there bike to put on different ones or floor boards. You can usually get them for little to nothing at swap meets. But honestly, I don't think they are that expensive and if it makes you more comfortable they are cheap at any price. Good luck with your MSF training and let us know how it went!



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[kari-star]

Thanks for the tip! My boots are really good fitting right now, but I may have room to squeak them in.

We talked a little about floor boards because apparently they're way more comfortable, but honestly right now the pegs are just fine - for my legs and knees, anyway. Just not in the feet vibration arena.

I am *so excited* for the MSF training - it starts this Friday night! yay! I'll post all about the course.