Extended Heel Shifter Suggestions?

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Aug 22, 2016 | 07:00 AM

Bville-Bud

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Extended Heel Shifter Suggestions?

I'd like to get some more floorboard room on the left side so I'm looking at extended heel shifters. I am reviewing Softbrake, EZ-Brake and Kuryakyn, what else should I be lookng at? What have you tried and what is your take? I know the Kuryakyn cost less, but after watching some pricey highway pegs finish decay after only about a year on the bike I'm suspicious of their products.

Aug 22, 2016 | 07:06 AM

CJeep

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No, those are the big 3, so to speak. Maybe others, but honestly, it would be Softbrake or EZbrake for me. In fact, I went with EZbrake, cost a little more, but amazing customer service.

Aug 22, 2016 | 07:25 AM

T Man

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My RK doesn't have the heel shifter and I prefer it that way, you could always remove it unless you really like having a heel shifter.

Aug 22, 2016 | 07:58 AM

0ldhippie

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I got a cheap one off eBay that has been working fine for a few years. Of course I had it powder coated black so can't comment on original finish...

Aug 22, 2016 | 08:21 AM

jdm65

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I put the walter's workshop extended shift lever on my street glide. Got it from jp cycles. Quality appears top notch and haven't had any problems with it. I use my heel for all up shifts and I love that my floorboard on that side has much more room now

Aug 22, 2016 | 07:48 PM

EdwardK

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I never could get used to the heel shifter, I tired, and now it's the first mod I do on a new bike. If your looking for more room, as another mentioned, unless you really like it, get rid of it and you will have a ton of room.

I have the toe shifter set just low enough I can get my boot under it. I can almost shift by moving my big toe inside the boot,

Aug 22, 2016 | 08:25 PM

nb472

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IMHO, get rid of the heel shifter and get some 1" floorboard extensions

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Aug 22, 2016 | 10:00 PM

TI06

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Aug 22, 2016 | 10:12 PM

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Bodacious MC

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I find the only time I use the heel shifter, is when I need to find neutral. I don't know why but it locates neutral for me better than the toe shifter.I need to work on my toe skills and lose the heel as well.