Heel Toe Shifter on Switchback?
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Road Warrior
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Heel Toe Shifter on Switchback?
Okay, I've been out of the loop lately. I sold the Heritage in my SigPic about 9 months ago so I haven't visited the Forum lately. I just came into a little money and I'm trying to figure out what to get and, literally, just discovered the Switchback and I am really stoked. By the way, I had a Streetbob before the Heritage and I am a big Dyna fan.
The thing that I loved about the Heritage was the heel-toe shifter as I'm 5'4" on a good day and that particular accessory really made riding it easy.
After getting really stoked about the Switchback I just discovered they have floorboards (which I also loved about the Heritage) but no heel-toe shifter.
Anyone done any research as to whether you can get a heel toe shifter for it?
Also, what is the availability on the Switchback.
I've always sworn I'd NEVER buy new but that might change.
The thing that I loved about the Heritage was the heel-toe shifter as I'm 5'4" on a good day and that particular accessory really made riding it easy.
After getting really stoked about the Switchback I just discovered they have floorboards (which I also loved about the Heritage) but no heel-toe shifter.
Anyone done any research as to whether you can get a heel toe shifter for it?
Also, what is the availability on the Switchback.
I've always sworn I'd NEVER buy new but that might change.
Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2011
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From: Ca.
No heel-toe shifter yet, others looking for it too. We hear the much awaited big influx of mods may start coming in around Feb. HD shop told me yesterday, same thing on time frame from them.
Okay, I've been out of the loop lately. I sold the Heritage in my SigPic about 9 months ago so I haven't visited the Forum lately. I just came into a little money and I'm trying to figure out what to get and, literally, just discovered the Switchback and I am really stoked. By the way, I had a Streetbob before the Heritage and I am a big Dyna fan.
The thing that I loved about the Heritage was the heel-toe shifter as I'm 5'4" on a good day and that particular accessory really made riding it easy.
After getting really stoked about the Switchback I just discovered they have floorboards (which I also loved about the Heritage) but no heel-toe shifter.
Anyone done any research as to whether you can get a heel toe shifter for it?
Also, what is the availability on the Switchback.
I've always sworn I'd NEVER buy new but that might change.
The thing that I loved about the Heritage was the heel-toe shifter as I'm 5'4" on a good day and that particular accessory really made riding it easy.
After getting really stoked about the Switchback I just discovered they have floorboards (which I also loved about the Heritage) but no heel-toe shifter.
Anyone done any research as to whether you can get a heel toe shifter for it?
Also, what is the availability on the Switchback.
I've always sworn I'd NEVER buy new but that might change.
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Road Warrior
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Called a dealership in CA that I used to go to when I lived there as I live in CO now and haven't gone to any in the Denver area yet. They have a used one for 16k with about 5,500 miles. They had 2 new which surprised me. The one with ABS was a little over 20k out the door. And, he said that of course, they could easily put on a heel-toe shifter.......salesguys.....
Tourer
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Don't hold your breathe that we will see anything meaningful until this summer; if we are lucky. We may have to start calling MC to complain about the lack of accessories and parts.
Road Warrior
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From: Ca.
Took a peek at the list. Very few new mods coming in February. The only thing I saw for the FLD was a floorboard heel guard. Don't hold your breathe that we will see anything meaningful until this summer; if we are lucky. We may have to start calling MC to complain about the lack of accessories and parts.
Don't hold your breathe that we will see anything meaningful until this summer; if we are lucky. We may have to start calling MC to complain about the lack of accessories and parts.
Road Captain
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From: southern cali
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Maybe HD is waiting to see how sales are before gearing up for more mods? Or, maybe they're in cutting back mode? I can tell you this: You will love this ride, it' a very very comfortable ride with power to spare and great handling. My dealer told me that as soon as they get one, it's gone. Mine didn't even see the floor. They had one for me to test drive though, and that did it!
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What about making one using a Softail shifter lever (see image 1)?
You'll have to do some measurements first, to find out if this splined rod will fit in the FLD's left front bracket.
If there's a match you could cut the weld (A), take the splined rod from he lever (B), copy the FLD lever and re-weld. The Softail splined rod (C) will accept heel/toe shifter levers for sure!
Another option could be the use of an FLH splined rod (see image 2); not sure on the measurements of this piece, though....
You'll have to do some measurements first, to find out if this splined rod will fit in the FLD's left front bracket.
If there's a match you could cut the weld (A), take the splined rod from he lever (B), copy the FLD lever and re-weld. The Softail splined rod (C) will accept heel/toe shifter levers for sure!
Another option could be the use of an FLH splined rod (see image 2); not sure on the measurements of this piece, though....
Last edited by FXD2003Rider; Feb 22, 2012 at 09:33 AM.