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Jan 20, 2010 | 12:42 PM

#41

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Originally Posted by rh8234

Never had the pants get caught on the shifter, but when I was a dumb kid in the 70's, I got my boot laces tangled up on the shifter and brake a few times. I eventually learned to tuck the laces into the top of the shoe (or boot). I like the heel shifter on the Ultra and have never had any problems with it.

It seems everyone's experience differs here. Maybe some are smarter than others.

Jan 20, 2010 | 01:15 PM

#42

semiret

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I considered taking my heel shifter off, but sometimes I am unable to upshift with the toe shifter.

I've only got 1600 miles on the bike, so maybe once it wears in a bit I'll be able to take the heel shifter off.

Jan 20, 2010 | 02:11 PM

#43

CWDoc115

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To me the rear shifter is just not needed. I too caught my pant leg in it as I was parking my bike in the garage, and down we went. Rear shifter now lives in a box on my workbench.

Jan 20, 2010 | 02:16 PM

#44

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Originally Posted by semiret

You might want to adjust your clutch on the cable for starters. If that fails adjust it on the clutch pack.

Jan 20, 2010 | 02:24 PM

#45

IAMSWUTIAMS

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I had the heel shifter off for awhile, but depending upon what boots I was wearing, my toe would not fit under the shifter. If I adjusted it for the taller toed boot, then it was just way too tall for the other. Put the heel shifter back on, and now that I'm used to it, wouldn't have it any other way. But who gives a ****? It's personal preference. One way is no better than the other.

Jan 20, 2010 | 02:47 PM

#46

scoteh

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I love my heal shifter. Like others have said, jeans that are close to the boot are the way to go. I do remember bellbottoms and bicycle chains were not a good combination.

Jan 20, 2010 | 05:09 PM

#47

MJHJEA

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From: Toledo, Ohio

No problems for me. I use the toe shifter only when I don't have my HD boots on even though I like it better. I just can't stand scuff'n the toes on those $130 boots.