Heel shifter...
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 4,265
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From: Northern VA
Size 9.5 here and the heel shifter had to go.
I also bought the HD cover for the shaft.
http://www.harley-davidson.com/store...er-shaft-cover
Road Master
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 908
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From: Red Deer, AB
Been riding since 75. First time I tried a heel shifter was in 2000. Hated it at first but now wouldn't be without it. In fact mine fell off this spring between to Jackpot and Ely. Didn't notice until I was coming down the hill and went to click her in to neutral. I almost dropped the bike. So I guess I'm a convert to it. I also have size 13's. I raised the toe shifter up 2 cogs from factory and lowered the heel shifter 2 cogs. Between that and highway pegs I have tons of room.
I only have a size 11 shoe and didn't like the heel shifter. I guess over 3 decades of riding without one will do that to you. I tried the heel shifter for a year and finally took it off an installed a chrome spacer where the heel shifter went.
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 5,456
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From: SW FL-Jersey Shore Emigre
I have a new RGU coming in later this month - can't wait!
I am moving up from a Dyna FLD with only a toe shifter.
I test rode new SG's and RG's 4 times now. I have have no experience with a heal shifter, but really don't like the combination.
I have a size 13 foot, so my foot feels really cramped. So, what I want to know, is, do I just need to work with it until I get used to it, or do those with big feet normally remove the heal shifter?
Thoughts?
Thanks,
Brad
I am moving up from a Dyna FLD with only a toe shifter.
I test rode new SG's and RG's 4 times now. I have have no experience with a heal shifter, but really don't like the combination.
I have a size 13 foot, so my foot feels really cramped. So, what I want to know, is, do I just need to work with it until I get used to it, or do those with big feet normally remove the heal shifter?
Thoughts?
Thanks,
Brad
Road Captain
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 610
Likes: 82
From: Indiana
Did that too. W/o heel shifter... all is good....
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With size 13 shoes I think you need longer shift levers, get 2 inch longer shift levers
from www.waltersworkshop.com. I vote yes on using the heel shifter.
from www.waltersworkshop.com. I vote yes on using the heel shifter.
Last edited by OldPhat; Mar 11, 2017 at 08:55 AM.
