2018+ Softail Models Breakout

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Old May 16, 2021 | 05:00 PM
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Here’s the part for 2018 Heritage Softail

 
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Old May 16, 2021 | 05:11 PM
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Originally Posted by gonemad
Here’s the part for 2018 Heritage Softail

https://www.harley-davidson.com/us/e...ver/p/33600224
 
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Old May 16, 2021 | 06:05 PM
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https://serviceinfo.harley-davidson....S#d2162558e151
 
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Old May 16, 2021 | 06:15 PM
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As others have noted, the longer, splined shifter shaft is part of the kit.
 
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Old May 16, 2021 | 06:25 PM
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I guess it's time to make a heel toe shifter from one piece that will slip on to a stock spline.
 
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Old May 16, 2021 | 07:26 PM
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After 27 years of using one I can’t ride a bike without a heel shifter anymore
 
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Old May 17, 2021 | 08:51 AM
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Originally Posted by gonemad
Here’s the part for 2018 Heritage Softail

That's the part I used when I put the heel/toe on my Sport Glide along with the floorboards. I have nerve damage in my left foot and it was a necessity if I wanted to shift. Been on Touring bikes for decades, had to downsize for other medical reasons.
 
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Old May 17, 2021 | 04:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Nomadmax
I can't speak for the m8 but on a twin cam you're gonna have to pull the outer and inner primary to install that shaft.
You do NOT need to remove anything but the stock shifter to swap the shaft.
 
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Old May 17, 2021 | 04:46 PM
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damn M8's...lulz
 

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Old May 18, 2021 | 03:55 PM
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Originally Posted by MikeZ
You do NOT need to remove anything but the stock shifter to swap the shaft.
I found that you could remove the standard shaft but could not fit the longer replacement shaft without removing the floor board mount which has the gear shaft bracket fitted to it, there's just not enough room!
The foot board is only two torx screws!


 
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