Adjusting the Heel-Toe shifter
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Road Master
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Adjusting the Heel-Toe shifter
Want to move the heel peg down a couple inches, but I'm having trouble.
Is that bolt holding the shifter normally hard to loosen?
I've given that bolt a go with some mighty strength and that dang thing still won't loosen.
I'm assuming that bolt is like any other (counter-clockwise) to loosen.
Any suggestions?
Is that bolt holding the shifter normally hard to loosen?
I've given that bolt a go with some mighty strength and that dang thing still won't loosen.
I'm assuming that bolt is like any other (counter-clockwise) to loosen.
Any suggestions?
Stellar HDF Member
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RE: Adjusting the Heel-Toe shifter
Bolt has loctite on it. Use a small propane torch, like the one you use in plumbing projects to sweat copper pipe. Heat up the bolt and then it will melt the loctite and let you take out the bolt with normal force applied.
Road Master
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RE: Adjusting the Heel-Toe shifter
definately remove the bolt all the way...meaning have it on the shop floor
there is a groove in the spline that will not allow the shifter peg to be removed until the bolt is out.
there is a groove in the spline that will not allow the shifter peg to be removed until the bolt is out.
Cruiser
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From: Chester, WV
RE: Adjusting the Heel-Toe shifter
Did this myself this past weekend. The heel lever is the first one to come off. Mine was very tight. Keep in mind that the bolt is upside down so you will need to push your wrenchinto the bike if the handle is facing the front tire. It will take some force to get it to move.
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