Toe Heel shifter

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Mar 18, 2012 | 09:10 AM

#41

RANGER73

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[QUOTE=Alter;9538281]I found out early that my boot was a bit big to fit under the toe shifter comfortably and I'd have to slide my foot outward and up to shift down in amungst scuffing the top of my boot upshifting. I really like the heel shifter but to make it fit a bit better I found a forum post in here about turning the toe shifter linkage around and gets you a little bit more room for your foot. I did it and now its a bit more comfortable when shifting up or down. Here is a couple pics I took of the shift pedal with the linkage turned around.

You weren't suppose to put your toe under the front peg. That's why you had a rear peg. Front peg down shift rear peg up shift. Awkward motion. Doesn't feel natural to most people.

Mar 18, 2012 | 09:40 AM

#42

fcsallan

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From: Sunny South Florida

I didn't like my heal leaning against the rear peg all the time either but still though the front one was too close as well, so I removed the shift levers and put on extended ones in front and rear. Now the shifter pegs are both off of the floor boards and I never get my foot or pant legs caught on them. I also added the Harley-goodie extensions so I put on extended pegs to reach out a bit. Come to think of it, the footboards and controls are the most modified part on my bike. I'm only 6'1" but felt the boards were too close, so forward 2 1/2" they went. Now with an extended brake girder, extended shift levers and pegs, This setup really is made for me.

Mar 18, 2012 | 09:54 AM

#43

guitar

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From: Northern Kentucky

Like several others after I lowered the heel shifter I use it all the time.

Mar 18, 2012 | 10:29 AM

#44

VigilantOutlaw

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From: Foot of the Southern Appalachians

I've been considering very seriously about going with this: http://widowmakerindustries.com/
I don't know if it's the boot cut jeans I wear, but there have been several times I've gone to put my foot down and my pant leg gets caught up on the heel shifter. I need to take the thing off!

Mar 18, 2012 | 10:32 AM

#45

tmac00333

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From: Florida

heel toe shifter

Take my word for it, you'll get used to it and when you do, you'll like it. It took me a couple of weeks, but now I use the heel shifter a lot. It's a ton easier

Mar 18, 2012 | 10:39 AM

#46

mac1911

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From: Oklahoma

I did exactly the same thing when I got my Ultra Classic. Hit neutral once and second a time or two. Got used to it and now use it all the time, on both of my bikes that have it. Actually prefer it now.

Mar 18, 2012 | 01:37 PM

#47

Clint Bateman

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I never liked em, my current softail does not have it, I have a big foot and it always seemed in the way

Mar 18, 2012 | 02:57 PM

#48

Mathis

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From: Cardiff, CA

Just personal preference.

I took mine off the day I bought my Heritage, because I find it much easier to raise my toe, than the weight of my whole leg when raising the heel. I find it easier to move my toe above and below the shifter than using my heel. I also enjoy the extra space removing the heel shifter provides.

Try both for a good amount of time and see what you like.