You convinced me on the Slim
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Joined: Jun 2013
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From: Los Angeles
Gotta agree with some of the other folks in this thread: the heel shifter keeps my size 13 boot off the primary, and it's much easier to find neutral with, too.
Plus, now that I've learned to use it, I can actually clean the black "motorcyclist's stain" from my uniform boot and not worry about it coming back in a few days!
Congrats on the new bike. I bought a Slim yesterday, too!
Plus, now that I've learned to use it, I can actually clean the black "motorcyclist's stain" from my uniform boot and not worry about it coming back in a few days!
Congrats on the new bike. I bought a Slim yesterday, too!
Road Captain
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 612
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From: Massachusetts, west side
Congrats. Heel shifter gone (it really confused me)((no new tricks for this dog)). Toe shifter extended 2 inches and tucked nicley inward. Brake extended also. Find neutral easy enough while moving just before braking.
Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2013
Posts: 212
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From: South Carolina
Congrats on buying one of the visually coolest Harley's offered. If you haven't noticed it has plenty of "getti-up" about it, too. There's still a few minor changes I'll be doing to mine, but nothing to spoil that great look. I think you're going to enjoy it.
CJ
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Joined: Jun 2010
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shifty
Well the first thing I do when I get a new or new to me bike is discard the heel shifter. Traps my feet into one place and just gets in the way. After 35 years on Harleys guess I'm a bit set in my ways. I go on long trips and need the extra space to wiggle around in. I found one of the takeoffs in the trailer the other day. Took it off when I bought the bike. I made a spacer out of an antenna adapter off my Road Glide that I didn't use anymore(nice knurled piece) and drilled it to fit tight. I just move the toe shifter out to the outer end and fill the middle. As far as the brake I just use a bigger pedal off a dresser.
Tourer
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 384
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From: Katy, Texas
Congrats!! I love heel-toe shifters. I normally ride in cowboy boots and it keeps the shifter from rubbing the top of my boot. Can't wait to see a picture!
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Joined: May 2014
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From: Pittsburgh
Hey congrats!
I never had the heel shift on any other bike I had in the past, first one on my 2014 Slim. I love it; now I use it all the time.
It is a matter of personal preference and being accustomed to. leaving it does not hurt and, as other members pointed out, it does offer some protection as well.
I never had the heel shift on any other bike I had in the past, first one on my 2014 Slim. I love it; now I use it all the time.
It is a matter of personal preference and being accustomed to. leaving it does not hurt and, as other members pointed out, it does offer some protection as well.
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