Heel/Toe Shifter Question
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Road Warrior
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Heel/Toe Shifter Question
I just purchased a’08 FLSTC and am having a hard time getting accustomed to the “Heel/Toe” shifter! Am I just not retainable or do other riders have the same problem?
Also I have a heck of a time finding “Neutral”; is it because the bike is new (25 miles) or are there some tricks to using heel/toe? I never had these problems on any of my previous bikes.
Any input would be deeply appreciated!
Jim
Also I have a heck of a time finding “Neutral”; is it because the bike is new (25 miles) or are there some tricks to using heel/toe? I never had these problems on any of my previous bikes.
Any input would be deeply appreciated!
Jim
Tourer
Joined: May 2007
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From: Illinois
RE: Heel/Toe Shifter Question
I think it took about 50 feet for me to get the hang on the heel toe, but YMMV. As far as neutral goes, if your other bikes were metrics, yeah the HD is harder fo find neutral on. It might get better in time with the 6 speed, but mine it can still be a bit tricky. Not impossible, but not as easy I guess.
Cruiser
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From: South Florida
RE: Heel/Toe Shifter Question
You'll get used to it just give it some miles and you wont even think about how to shift.
Yes on my 06 softail classic it is hard to find neutral, I have to watch for the light to light up cause I can't seem to feel it.
Yes on my 06 softail classic it is hard to find neutral, I have to watch for the light to light up cause I can't seem to feel it.
Cruiser
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RE: Heel/Toe Shifter Question
I just use the toe portion of the shifter. If that's what you're used to you will find neutral alot easier that way.
I feel like a monkey and a football trying to find neutral using the heel part.
I feel like a monkey and a football trying to find neutral using the heel part.
Cruiser
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From: Northeast NE
RE: Heel/Toe Shifter Question
I too have an '08 FLSTC and I didn't have enough room for my boot between the front and rear shifters. I like to occasionally move my feet back for a different position and having only the right one back just wasn't right.
I also saw someone nearly dump a brand new bike while pulling up to a stop light and having their pant leg catch on the rear shifter.
I took it off and installed the chrome cap. Neutral is a bit hard to find on mine too.
I also saw someone nearly dump a brand new bike while pulling up to a stop light and having their pant leg catch on the rear shifter.
I took it off and installed the chrome cap. Neutral is a bit hard to find on mine too.
Cruiser
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RE: Heel/Toe Shifter Question
Bret,
I've had it catch my pants leg a couple of times,,,,Nothing worse cause there is nothing you can do except panic at that point. I've lucked out so far, but once it happens you learn.
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Can anyone tell me why there is such a thing as a heel/toe shifter?
I've had it catch my pants leg a couple of times,,,,Nothing worse cause there is nothing you can do except panic at that point. I've lucked out so far, but once it happens you learn.
Trivia Question
Can anyone tell me why there is such a thing as a heel/toe shifter?
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Tourer
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RE: Heel/Toe Shifter Question
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Bret,
I've had it catch my pants leg a couple of times,,,,Nothing worse cause there is nothing you can do except panic at that point. I've lucked out so far, but once it happens you learn.
Trivia Question
Can anyone tell me why there is such a thing as a heel/toe shifter?
Bret,
I've had it catch my pants leg a couple of times,,,,Nothing worse cause there is nothing you can do except panic at that point. I've lucked out so far, but once it happens you learn.
Trivia Question
Can anyone tell me why there is such a thing as a heel/toe shifter?
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Cruiser
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RE: Heel/Toe Shifter Question
NO,
Back in the day, actual gentlemen rode Harleys with the shined and polished shoes. Now you cant just use the toe shifter and ruin that shoe shine.
That's my story and I'm stickin to it.
Back in the day, actual gentlemen rode Harleys with the shined and polished shoes. Now you cant just use the toe shifter and ruin that shoe shine.
That's my story and I'm stickin to it.