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Old Jan 12, 2015 | 07:10 PM
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I started out with mid controls, adding highway pegs, then forward controls, then my own custom dual controls https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...-question.html and finally the Dyna footboards which I like the best.

I recently added Heel/Toe shifting that is a little different than most in that it uses Toe up-shifting and Heel down-shifting. This set up uses the shift controls from my custom dual controls with the mid control which is now the Heel control shift peg inverted to the inside of the shift lever. This set up only works if you leave the mid control shaft and lever in place when you add the footboards. See my dual control post for details on the shift controls https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...-question.html . I really like this set up, it overcomes a common complaint of Heel Toe shifters in that they take up space from the footboard, by moving the Heel shifter peg just inboard of the footboard.









 
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Old Jan 12, 2015 | 07:25 PM
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If you like it, that's all that matters - personally not for me
 
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Old Jan 13, 2015 | 12:02 PM
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that is def different... when i made mine i went a bit easier/simpler set up...
welded a spine on a stock toe shifter


this let me add a stock touring heel shifter



I did have to add 1" to the heel shifter to clear my board





 
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Old Jan 13, 2015 | 12:31 PM
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JRK, I have seen before how you and others have welded the spline on. But that begs the question, does the welding effect the "pinch" ability of the shifter?
 
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Old Jan 13, 2015 | 02:31 PM
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Smart! I like your mod.
I love heel/toe, can't live without one. Some ppl hate it becoz they get used to upshift, didn't want to try new things. It could also be a big foot bugging them lol
 
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Old Jan 13, 2015 | 03:30 PM
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Originally Posted by JRK5892
that is def different... when i made mine i went a bit easier/simpler set up...
welded a spine on a stock toe shifter


this let me add a stock touring heel shifter



I did have to add 1" to the heel shifter to clear my board






what would it cost for you to make me one of these?
 
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Old Jan 13, 2015 | 03:33 PM
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I just removed the single spline and welded a spline off of a softail on to the stock shift arm. Then I got a two inch over heel shifter and mounted it on the inside.
 
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Old Jan 13, 2015 | 05:51 PM
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[QUOTE=pntmachine;13592120]I just removed the single spline and welded a spline off of a softail on to the stock shift arm. Then I got a two inch over heel shifter and mounted it on the inside.
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You should have started manufacturing those!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Looks nice.
 
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Anyone use a heal toe with forwards? I would like to try one out, don't think it would get in the way. Looking for ideas
 
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Anyone use a heal toe with forwards? I would like to try one out, don't think it would get in the way. Looking for ideas
Watch the video on post #5
 
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