What took me so long?
#23
10-21-2015 | 07:48 PM
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Economy of motion. Like any of my motorized or human-powered conveyances, I've always taken the time and made that extra effort to tweak the ergos of .what I'm operating to work with me, not against me...even if it costs a little more for mods and parts Pushing, pulling, lifting, pressing any lever, button, or switch should be effortless and as natural as can be...especially at speed on a motorcycle. Economy of motion. It can make a huge difference in safety and comfort. Learn it. Use it. Live it. You'll be glad you did.
Me? I prefer heel/toe levers on bikes equipped with floorboards because it's a natural way to shift due to the ergos and sitting position on bikes with floorboards...for me anyway.
Me? I prefer heel/toe levers on bikes equipped with floorboards because it's a natural way to shift due to the ergos and sitting position on bikes with floorboards...for me anyway.
#24
10-21-2015 | 08:17 PM
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I have my front and rear adjusted just enough above the boards to function, I do not need my boot to fit under. Been riding them this way almost 30 years. I also came from a dirtbike background and have no troubles transitioning from one type to another.
Heel and toe shifters were to me part of the Big Twin Magic !!!
Heel and toe shifters were to me part of the Big Twin Magic !!!
#26
10-21-2015 | 08:21 PM
#27
10-21-2015 | 08:26 PM
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#28
10-21-2015 | 08:55 PM
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From: Orange County Texas
I have my front and rear shifters adjusted so at full depression they are just above the boards. I don't have to pick up my foot much at all to do the shifting. I've set up all my touring bikes since 09 this way and it have always worked perfect.
Remember, the Harley transmission was designed to be stomped into submission not finessed into gear.
Remember, the Harley transmission was designed to be stomped into submission not finessed into gear.
#30
10-21-2015 | 09:54 PM
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From: Idaho
I tried, guys, I really did.
I have the toe adjusted high enough that my boot can easily slip under it for more forward room. And, I made myself use the heel shifter, trying to get to the point that it felt like a good habit.
All I kept thinking was that having to physically lift the rear of my boot heel off the board was awkward, felt weird, and didn't add anything.
For me, since I like a more upright riding position, being able to move the left foot back is important.
Heel shifter is with the rest of the pile of takeoffs, and it's staying there.
To each his own, though!
I have the toe adjusted high enough that my boot can easily slip under it for more forward room. And, I made myself use the heel shifter, trying to get to the point that it felt like a good habit.
All I kept thinking was that having to physically lift the rear of my boot heel off the board was awkward, felt weird, and didn't add anything.
For me, since I like a more upright riding position, being able to move the left foot back is important.
Heel shifter is with the rest of the pile of takeoffs, and it's staying there.
To each his own, though!