Heel toe shifter

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Sep 23, 2010 | 05:34 PM

#11

Fatboy Brian

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From: Southwest VA

yes it can be removed. I like it because it keeps me from ruining the toe area of my shoes, but could live with out.

Sep 23, 2010 | 05:42 PM

#12

DR. V-TWIN

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From: Los Angeles, CA

I took mine off 4 years ago and have never missed it. Replaced with a Foot clutch in January.

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Sep 23, 2010 | 05:52 PM

#13

wkl2546

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LOCOPILOT750: Thanks for that suggestion; I never thought about "reversing"
the two levers. I rode my FXDL for three years with only the
toe shifter and I'm still trying to adjust to both levers on my new FLHTK.
Even now after three weeks, I'm still not totally comfortable with heel and
toe, but, instead of removing the heel lever (as I was planning on doing
this weekend), I may try your suggestion....

Thanks,
vr

Sep 23, 2010 | 06:16 PM

#14

WoodsHog

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Joined: May 2009

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From: Mount Morris Illinois

Use my heel shifter all the time.Rarely upshift with my toe.It's like second nature.I don't even think about it.

Sep 23, 2010 | 06:47 PM

#15

sodit

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Joined: May 2010

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From: Awendaw, SC

Took mine off, learned to ride years ago on a Sportster, never could get used to using it

Sep 23, 2010 | 07:25 PM

#16

fcsallan

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Joined: Jun 2010

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From: Sunny South Florida

I kept hitting mine at first too, but after adding the HarleyGoodies floorboard extensions, and replacing my HD seat with a Mustang wide touring, I am very comfortable with the shifter and my leg geometry is just right to use it comfortably. Now I love the heal shifter.

Sep 23, 2010 | 07:32 PM

#17

SeeMeDo

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From: WireGrass, AL

I took mine off and adjusted it to where I like it now I don't think I would like to ride without one. Before I sold my 2009 Bonneville T100 which didn't have one that is the biggest thing on her that I missed. I have floorboards not sure what you have but it's a keeper

Sep 23, 2010 | 08:04 PM

#18

oct1949

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From: 40 miles Northeast of Indy..

Everyone I ride with has taken the rear shift off and put the cover on in place.. Lots more rooms for the foot and didn't use it anyway.

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Sep 23, 2010 | 08:09 PM

#19

purecountry13b

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From: King of Prussia, PA

It's easy to remove, even though I love mine, it just requires loosening the allen bold on the lever. loosen them up and pull em off.

Sep 23, 2010 | 09:07 PM

#20

harleyfiremedic

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Joined: Apr 2010

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From: Springfield, MA

Tried it on my FB Lo. Gave it about 100 miles and decided I didn't like it. Purchased the cover and took off the heal shifter and have been happy ever since.

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