I tried to get used to it because so many folks swore by them but took it off after a few weeks. Just not enough room to move my foot around. Kept shifting when I didn't want to.

I'm surprised that HD dosen't ship the bikes without them then make those who do want them pay some outlandish price.

 

Removed mine a couple of months after I bought my bike.

Buck

Update:
I bought an extended heel shift this past week and installed it. It is a great fit. Extends the shifter by 2 1/4 inch. Sets the shift peg just rear of the foot-board. I like a heel shift, i just don't like the crowding. This took care of that problem. Extended shift lever is made by Walter's Workshop.

 

Oh great. You just had to say that. It'll be a new option for '09.

 

Pulled mine off years ago. Glad I did it. never missed it.

 

I didn't like the HD solution, and I was too impatient to wait and get the other aftermarket one, so I made my own solution...from a steel spacer I bought at Ace Hardware for a couple of bucks. Total cost including the chroming was about $20. Works excellently so far...

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Still on the fence about mine...starting to get used to it [sm=confused06.gif]