heel toe shifter
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Joined: Nov 2007
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From: Tallahassee, FL
Huh - I actually like my heel shifter, but I can see where it could be an issue. I am thinking of switching to the folding one as well. I do wear clip-on pant leg stirrups maybe that's why I haven't had the problem.
Cruiser
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 230
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From: Hebron, Indiana
How about a kilt? Seriously, removing the heel shifter was the very first thing I did when I got my 08 Fatboy home. Had a couple of anxious moments myself.
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Joined: Jul 2008
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From: NW Arkansas
I thought the whole problem came from pant legs which were too baggy?
I guess my teenage daughter was correct about it being the bikes fault when she burned her unprotected leg on the muffler.
Or my son-in-law whined about freeway speed rides being taxing. But his jacket was the problem. It was two sized too big, and was acting as a sail. He sold the bike thank god, because he wasn't going to buy clothes that fit. "Thank god he doesn't own a bike anymore." I sure hope he does'nt take up hunting.
I've had upwards of 10 bikes at a time in my garage. Sport, dirt, cruisers, modern, old. I have never had any problem with clothing getting hung up on parts. At least since bell bottoms joined the Dodo in history.
I guess my teenage daughter was correct about it being the bikes fault when she burned her unprotected leg on the muffler.
Or my son-in-law whined about freeway speed rides being taxing. But his jacket was the problem. It was two sized too big, and was acting as a sail. He sold the bike thank god, because he wasn't going to buy clothes that fit. "Thank god he doesn't own a bike anymore." I sure hope he does'nt take up hunting.
I've had upwards of 10 bikes at a time in my garage. Sport, dirt, cruisers, modern, old. I have never had any problem with clothing getting hung up on parts. At least since bell bottoms joined the Dodo in history.
Last edited by dc4stroke; Mar 16, 2009 at 05:02 AM. Reason: spelling
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Cruiser
Joined: Apr 2008
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From: Burlington, Iowa
sorry if you havent left the 80's yet, but skin tight clothes are not for me..
i wear carpenter jeans to work everyday, so what you are saying is i shouldnt ride mybike to work, sorry but that isnt gonna fly...
i think removing the unneeded POS heel shifter is a better idea.. i am totally not used to it, if you like it - keep it.. mine is history..
i wear carpenter jeans to work everyday, so what you are saying is i shouldnt ride mybike to work, sorry but that isnt gonna fly...
i think removing the unneeded POS heel shifter is a better idea.. i am totally not used to it, if you like it - keep it.. mine is history..
Last edited by jasperpso; Mar 16, 2009 at 10:06 AM.