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Oct 13, 2008 | 10:28 PM

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WS6 Formula

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Check out this link and watch the video: https://www.hdforums.com/forum/general-harley-davidson-chat/285753-new-way-shifter.html

Last edited by WS6 Formula; Oct 14, 2008 at 12:56 AM.

Oct 13, 2008 | 11:26 PM

#12

TheBagger

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From: Central Oregon

I don't think I could ride without my heal shifter now. Just have gotten so use to it and I like the way my boot looks without the old scuff marks on the top.

Oct 13, 2008 | 11:33 PM

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cromagnon

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From: Chesterfield, VA

Not sure why people remove them. I can't remember how to shift without my heel. You definitely can shift smoother using the heel-toe method. I guess those with giant feet would have a problem ...

Oct 13, 2008 | 11:42 PM

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frostydawg69

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From: Abbeville SC

well this may be my problem as I wear a size 14. Im gonna remove it whenever I get a chance but im kinda lazy so who knows

Oct 13, 2008 | 11:44 PM

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sonar_chris

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From another thread over in the softail forum...https://www.hdforums.com/forum/softail-models/285678-heel-to-toe-shift.html

Heel shifter rocks.

For those of you who say that the heel shifter gets in the way of your foot, you need the Harley Goodies floorboard extentions http://harleygoodies.com/. They move the floorboard 3/4 of an inch out away from the bike and the heel toe shifter are just off the board allowing you to use the whole board.

Or you could get extended shifter arms if you dont like that idea. http://www.phatperformanceparts.com/...de=SB-SHIFT-HD

Oct 13, 2008 | 11:45 PM

#16

Lopoetve

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From: Denver, Colorado

my feet don't fit between them.

Oct 14, 2008 | 12:40 AM

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wildcat465

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I couldn't live without mine. For me, it's easier to shift and keep my boots from getting scuffed.

Oct 14, 2008 | 12:45 AM

#18

1potter1

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Give it a chance, if your like most that due. You get spoiled by it....

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Oct 14, 2008 | 12:47 AM

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wildcat465

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Quote:

Originally Posted by tima

That at least makes sense but.......are Harley people (politically correct) really that vain? I mean, the big bad dude with tats everywhere looks down at his boot, gets all wanked out of shape 'cause he's got a scuff on his boot??? Almost sounds like a Goldwing thing to me....

It's less about being vain and more about not wanting to ruin a pair of $400 boots. If you ride everyday, it doesn't take long for the toe look bad. That's just me. Some people don't care how there boots look or believe that it's cool to have scuffed shoes.