Heel/Toe Shifter Question
#31
06-01-2008, 08:02 AM
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RE: Heel/Toe Shifter Question
ORIGINAL: keno
I dont like the heel shifter either. I took it off and put the chrome harley cover on the end of the shaft. Problem is it moves the toe shifter closer in toward frame and I have to force my foot inward. What I did was remove the chrome cover and toe shifter then put the heel shifter shaft w/o the "pedal" on it back on but facing forward like the toe shifter then put the toe shifter back on and it moves it out where its suppose to go.
I dont like the heel shifter either. I took it off and put the chrome harley cover on the end of the shaft. Problem is it moves the toe shifter closer in toward frame and I have to force my foot inward. What I did was remove the chrome cover and toe shifter then put the heel shifter shaft w/o the "pedal" on it back on but facing forward like the toe shifter then put the toe shifter back on and it moves it out where its suppose to go.
#32
06-01-2008, 08:07 AM
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RE: Heel/Toe Shifter Question
ORIGINAL: nikonf8
i use the heel shifter all the time and find it easier just kick it down when down shifting steping on it down again but in the front seems pretty easy to me. I tried the toe shifting but its not for me
i use the heel shifter all the time and find it easier just kick it down when down shifting steping on it down again but in the front seems pretty easy to me. I tried the toe shifting but its not for me
My wife has the same model and color scheme and I hope she doesn't get any ideas. That would definitely break the bank.
#33
06-01-2008, 08:10 AM
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RE: Heel/Toe Shifter Question
The second time my pant leg got caught on the heel shifter that thing came off! I almost dumped my Fatboy because of it. It does not offer anything that would make me want to chance seeing my bike on the ground. But, it's your bike and your choice............
#37
06-01-2008, 03:47 PM
#38
06-01-2008, 04:27 PM
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RE: Heel/Toe Shifter Question
ORIGINAL: keno
Jimmers1817, I liked your idea of a spacer better so I made a chrome spacer from a 5/8" socket. I hacksawed it off at 3/4" from the square drive end and the inside hole is the EXACT diameter of the shifter shaft.. Works and looks perfect.
Jimmers1817, I liked your idea of a spacer better so I made a chrome spacer from a 5/8" socket. I hacksawed it off at 3/4" from the square drive end and the inside hole is the EXACT diameter of the shifter shaft.. Works and looks perfect.
#40
06-01-2008, 10:43 PM
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RE: Heel/Toe Shifter Question
All you guys that complain about the heel shifter being in the way should have bought the Harley Goodies extention kit. It move the boards out away from the shifter arms and you can use all of the board with the shifter.
With that said, the heel shifter does take some getting used to, but if adjusted properly (shifters are just high enough to clear the board when shifting) they are alot easier to use. If you live in the city (like I do) and you do alot of shifting, the heel shifter is the only way to go. Plus you dont **** up your boots either.
Chris
With that said, the heel shifter does take some getting used to, but if adjusted properly (shifters are just high enough to clear the board when shifting) they are alot easier to use. If you live in the city (like I do) and you do alot of shifting, the heel shifter is the only way to go. Plus you dont **** up your boots either.
Chris