Heel-shifter- use it or remove it?
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From: South Okanagan, BC
Heel-shifter- use it or remove it?
Never used one, would appreciate some feedback.. you guys love it, is it a 'get-used-to-it' thing, or did you just remove it & why..
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RE: Heel-shifter- use it or remove it?
Never used one till I built my 'Glide. I tried it, didn't like it and set up the Toe shifter to be a little higher so I could shift it normally. I leave the heel shifter on, it doesnt get in my way and it just looks right to me, but I never use it.
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RE: Heel-shifter- use it or remove it?
I use mine. I love it. Don't like to ride a sled without it. So if your gonna let me take yours for a spin ya better leave it on. No really look at the top of your boot, no scuff mark, Nuff said.
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RE: Heel-shifter- use it or remove it?
I use it on and off. For me it was a get used to it and I find I don't have the feel for when I've shifted that I do when I toe shift and I'm slower shifting. I left mine on and use it infrequently, but do use it.
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RE: Heel-shifter- use it or remove it?
I use it all the time. It's a "get used to it kinda thing". Once you do though, it becomes very natural[8D]
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RE: Heel-shifter- use it or remove it?
I thought I would have trouble getting used to it... Nope... It just feels more natural. And yes... it is MUCH easier on the boots.
Got on a V-Rod and had to toe shift... I felt dirty... [sm=devilangel.gif]
Got on a V-Rod and had to toe shift... I felt dirty... [sm=devilangel.gif]
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RE: Heel-shifter- use it or remove it?
This is my first heal shifter as well, It's only taken about 3 times to get use to it, I like it, seem like it's a firmer you know you got it kind of shift. I'm sure several thousand miles from now I'll think I've always had one. I like it.