Heel Toe dilema
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From: Vancouver B.C. Canada
RE: Heel Toe dilema
Exactly, never had problem. Well, I have seen rider's pant leg stuck on ordinary foot peg.
ORIGINAL: sonar_chris
I cant see how people get their pant legs stuck on the heel shifter of their bikes. \\\\\\; Either you are wearing bell bottoms, or just wear pants that are just too damn big. \\\\\\; My last 2 bikes had heel toe shifters and I have never once gotten my pant leg caught. \\\\\\;
I cant see how people get their pant legs stuck on the heel shifter of their bikes. \\\\\\; Either you are wearing bell bottoms, or just wear pants that are just too damn big. \\\\\\; My last 2 bikes had heel toe shifters and I have never once gotten my pant leg caught. \\\\\\;
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Joined: Dec 2007
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From: germany
RE: Heel Toe dilema
My heal toe was awkward at first....but it really only took several days to get used to it....I admit that I toe shift all the time....but my heal shifter remains....and I've never gotten my pants let caught on it.......
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RE: Heel Toe dilema
I love my heel toe. I rode a sportster the other day and gave a good hard kick to the street cuz i forgot i didnt have my boards and heel toe. but i have never caught a pant leg on the shifter. when i read that he got his pants caught on the shifter i thought back to when i was a kid and got my pant leg caught up in the chain of my bicycle. had a good laugh.
Road Captain
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: White Rock BC
RE: Heel Toe dilema
I was on a ride a couple of weeks ago with a guy that had a brand new Deluxe with heel/toe shifter. He was not used to it and hadn't ridden in a couple of years, and he ended up in the ditch with his bike, 12 grand damage to it, minor bruises on him. I removed mine off my Fatboy.
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From: Vancouver B.C. Canada
RE: Heel Toe dilema
You are saying that the accident is caused by the heel shifter? Come on, if that's the case, either he should learn how to ride or get a lighter bike imo. He sucks!
I bought my wife an iPhone last week, she hates it so much, after she gets used to, now she wants to keep it. It takes time to learn a new product, know what I am saying? [\\
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I bought my wife an iPhone last week, she hates it so much, after she gets used to, now she wants to keep it. It takes time to learn a new product, know what I am saying? [\\
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ORIGINAL: Lamo70
I was on a ride a couple of weeks ago with a guy that had a brand new Deluxe with heel/toe shifter. He was not used to it and hadn't ridden in a couple of years, and he ended up in the ditch with his bike, 12 grand damage to it, minor bruises on him. I removed mine off my Fatboy.
I was on a ride a couple of weeks ago with a guy that had a brand new Deluxe with heel/toe shifter. He was not used to it and hadn't ridden in a couple of years, and he ended up in the ditch with his bike, 12 grand damage to it, minor bruises on him. I removed mine off my Fatboy.
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Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Calgary, AB - Canada
RE: Heel Toe dilema
I see some talk about 'extended levers', are these HD or after market? any part number or link would be appreciate. I did install the 'Floor Board Extenders from Harley Goodies' and they made a big difference... but I'm thinking if I can extend the heel lever 1" back, I would be set.
Madame Moderator
Joined: Oct 2006
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From: The Peach State
RE: Heel Toe dilema
I grew up toe shifting on dirt bikes and have never used my heel shifter\\; just haven't felt the need. \\; It's still there though in case I change my mind.
Road Master
Joined: Apr 2008
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From: DFW Metroplex
RE: Heel Toe dilema
I tried to use mine several times and just could not get used to it or in the habit.
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