Heel toe shifter
Seasoned HDF Member
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From: anacoco, la
a long time ago, someone on here had machined spacers that would allow the removal of the heel shifter and moving the toe shifter outboard. I've used it on 3 bikes now. if I ever sell this one, that's one of the things that I will take off and keep.
sure, this piece is definitely 'over engineered' and the same result can be done simpler, but I really like the fact that it does not look like I macgyvered anything.
Road Master
Joined: Dec 2016
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From: Fairfax County, VA
Exactly. And that is a benefit, not a disadvantage. Why would you want sticking out further than necessary? The toe shifter is perfect in it's stock position. IMO of course..
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From: anacoco, la
and I 100% disagree with you. with the toe shifter in it's stock location, I feel like i'm 'pigeon toed' trying to get my toes over to reach the shifter. moving it out 3/4'' makes it more accessible.
and, that is my opinion.
good thing there is more than one way to 'skin a cat' so to speak....
and, that is my opinion.
good thing there is more than one way to 'skin a cat' so to speak....
Road Warrior
Joined: Feb 2017
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From: Saint Charles, Missouri
My ankle doesn't allow my foot to even contact the stop peg on the stock toe shifter in its stock location. I have a l o n g peg on the toe shifter with it spaced out to the outer location just so I can ride the bike.I have no issues with this set-up, and no problems finding neutral.
Road Master
Joined: Apr 2016
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From: Davenport, IA
I know this has nothing to do with the OP's question, but after moving from a single-shifter Dyna to an RGU, I hated the heal shifter. 3000 miles later, I have found that I really like it. Just takes some getting used to.
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From: San Diego, CA
Just as a big FWIW... McMaster Carr is your friend...!
I have found they have almost anything I need for custom applications and shade-tree fabrications.....
In this case,
https://www.mcmaster.com/#unthreaded-spacers/=19a3mq3
I have found they have almost anything I need for custom applications and shade-tree fabrications.....
In this case,
https://www.mcmaster.com/#unthreaded-spacers/=19a3mq3
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2014
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From: Lake County, IL
Hah! That's the reason I don't like mine, and why I removed it.
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Cruiser
Joined: Apr 2017
Posts: 104
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From: Boise, ID
Yeah that's why I removed it also. I like to move my feet around as much as possible. The heel shifter keeps me from being able to put just my toes on the floor boards.
I put one of these on my bike.
http://www.kuryakyn.com/products/71/...ver-eliminator
http://www.kuryakyn.com/products/71/...ver-eliminator
This is what I did about 30,000 miles ago. Added an extended shift lever and never looked back.