heel-to-toe shift
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heel-to-toe shift
On my 06 Fat Boy I am just becoming familiar with the heel-to-toe shifter. I think I would like it a lot more if I didn't have to bring my heel up so high. Is it possible to adjust the placement or level of the heel shift lever?
Also (off topic) I just completed my first DIY project and changed the grips. I hope to post pics either this evening or sometime tomorrow.
If I knew these things (bikes) were this much fun I would've bought one 20 years ago.
Ride safe,
Ron
Also (off topic) I just completed my first DIY project and changed the grips. I hope to post pics either this evening or sometime tomorrow.
If I knew these things (bikes) were this much fun I would've bought one 20 years ago.
Ride safe,
Ron
Of course, it's on a splined shaft. Just mark the current location by drawing a line with a Sharpie, then remove the bolt and move it down one spline at a time until you get it where you want it. Retighten the bolt using a dab of blue Loctite. Done.
Road Warrior
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If the floorboard had been a little bit shorter I would have lowered mine. Instead I just removed it. The thing drove me nuts always bumping it with my heel. But yeah, it can be moved anywhere around the spline.
Road Master
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2wheel I did like you, just took it off and like not having it there!
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Road Master
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I forced myself to use it at first but now I only shift up with the heel and down with the toe. I love it! I guess it depends how big your foot is 
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Ditto that. You get used to the heel shifter after awhile, then either go with it all the time or take it off. Easily done.