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Old Mar 15, 2022 | 08:32 PM
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Any recommendations for extended heel shifter? I still have stock ones installed. I don't mind replacing them, but HD doesn't have ones I like. I noticed today that my floorboards are not lined up the best they could be. My left one on the shifter side is kind of back. When I place my foot on it, my feel touches the heel shifter and I could still have like 2 more inches to the back of the floorboards.

If I was going to remove the heel shifter (I use it sometimes, and the only reason why I keep it is in case I have an emergency break down with the toe one), but I wouldn't care if I removed it. If I did, do I need to also replace the part that the shifters mount on, or do I put some kind of spacer in there so it doesn't stick out as much?

 
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Old Mar 15, 2022 | 08:54 PM
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Idk about the floorboard stuff but there are caps to cover the end of the spline if you take the heel shifter off
 
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Old Mar 15, 2022 | 08:58 PM
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Buy the rubber OEM spacer from Harley for about two bucks! You can find it on '21 Touring models and some earlier.
 
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Old Mar 15, 2022 | 09:18 PM
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Originally Posted by decencyxdefied
Idk about the floorboard stuff but there are caps to cover the end of the spline if you take the heel shifter off
^^^^^What he said^^^^^

They make chrome and black caps depending on what you have, to cover that spline.....





 
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Old Mar 15, 2022 | 09:26 PM
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Google Search "Extended Heel Shifter Harley" and you'll find several. Some more expensive than others. But I'm sure you'll find what you're looking for.
 
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Old Mar 15, 2022 | 10:18 PM
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Well here’s one for starters.

https://www.kuryakyn.com/products/70...er-shift-lever

Google is your friend 😉
 
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Old Mar 15, 2022 | 10:20 PM
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Buy the rubber OEM spacer from Harley for about two bucks! You can find it on '21 Touring models and some earlier.
‘20s and ‘19s too
 
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Old Mar 15, 2022 | 10:26 PM
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Yup. Bunches of these all over ebay too.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/32401809869...3ABFBM4paSjPJf
 
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Originally Posted by OkieBill
Well here’s one for starters.

https://www.kuryakyn.com/products/70...er-shift-lever

Google is your friend 😉
Harley sells a good looking set like this extended 1” in both directions. 2” total


size 14 boot for frame of reference.
 
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Old Mar 15, 2022 | 10:58 PM
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Originally Posted by maxxym
(I use it sometimes, and the only reason why I keep it is in case I have an emergency break down with the toe one), but I wouldn't care if I removed it.
Never had a breakdown of a toe shifter. Rubber spacer, Chrome or Black cover or extended shifter, all good choices depending on what you truly want. I alway remove heel shifter. Some people have a tendency to be heavy on the heel and that has caused issues.
Best thing I did as far as floorboards go is the spacer kit that moves the boards out, I also have extended boards, and highway pegs level with my boards so I have lots of room to reposition while riding.
 
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