On my 06 Fat Boy I am just becoming familiar with the heel-to-toe shifter. I think I would like it a lot more if I didn't have to bring my heel up so high. Is it possible to adjust the placement or level of the heel shift lever?

Also (off topic) I just completed my first DIY project and changed the grips. I hope to post pics either this evening or sometime tomorrow.


If I knew these things (bikes) were this much fun I would've bought one 20 years ago.


Ride safe,
Ron

 

Of course, it's on a splined shaft. Just mark the current location by drawing a line with a Sharpie, then remove the bolt and move it down one spline at a time until you get it where you want it. Retighten the bolt using a dab of blue Loctite. Done.

 

If the floorboard had been a little bit shorter I would have lowered mine. Instead I just removed it. The thing drove me nuts always bumping it with my heel. But yeah, it can be moved anywhere around the spline.

 

2wheel I did like you, just took it off and like not having it there!

 

Like other said, move one notch on the splines, you will be just fine. Love heel/toe shift, can't live without one now LOL.

 

Funny I was just wondering today how many actually use the heel shifter. I find myself using the toe shifter 99.99% of the time...

 

I also got rid of mine. I like it the old school way.

 

I forced myself to use it at first but now I only shift up with the heel and down with the toe. I love it! I guess it depends how big your foot is !

 

Ditto that. You get used to the heel shifter after awhile, then either go with it all the time or take it off. Easily done.

 

I m the lucky one, feet size 8 1/2 lol.
No doubt big foot is definitely a problem.