Just got my first Harley. Softail Fat Boy 96 cu in.
This not only is my first Harley but it is the first time Iv'e had anything to do with a toe heel shifter.

Is it better, and how long does it take to get used to it?
Stalled the bike in the lane way cause I hit the shifter accidently at low speed.
Damn near dropped the bike
It weighs 7 times more than I do

Are these shifters better or is it just preference ?
Be safe be alert

 

I personally like the heel toe....the wife prefers a toe only...I dont believe it is better...all personal preference...

 

It's just preference. I did not use mine (the heel shifter) at all when I first got it, but after about 2 months, I noticed that I was using it all the time.

 

I still haven't used or gotten use to the heel shifter even being there. Agree, it's just personal preference I know many remove it because it can free up room on the floorboard etc.

 

At first I did not care for it at all until I changed them a bit by lowering the heel shifter as low as I could get it. Now I love using it and it is second nature.

 

I never got use to mine. It seemed like my heel was always against it, so I took it off.
Tom

 

Easy to take off, easy to put back on later. I like the look but I dont use my heel shift much unless im in a pissy mood and just want to stomp on something while im wringing it out

 

use mine all the time and love them. I lower both mine as much as I could. I couldn't imagine going back to just a single shifter.

 

I took mine off as soon as I got home from the dealership.. I kept kicking it with my heel every time I put my left foot on the board..

 

That is my problem, I'm used to the toe only and I keep hitting the thing with my heel. There doesn't seem to be enough room for comfort between the toe and heel. So off she goes.
Like ya say I can always put it back on later if the need arises.
Also finding neutral is better with using just the toe IMO.

A friend has a RK and he is always hitting the heel when not wanted, but he leaves it on?
Thanks for the info and input
Regards