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Old Mar 27, 2008 | 01:09 PM
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I never use the heel shift on my Street Glide, if I remove it anyone have asuggestion on what I can put on the shaft that will be left bare?
 
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Old Mar 27, 2008 | 01:13 PM
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Several aftermarket companies sell a chrome spacer that you can put in to take it's place. Try Softbrake or do a search for shifter spacer.

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Old Mar 27, 2008 | 01:16 PM
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ORIGINAL: Mike Grasso

Several aftermarket companies sell a chrome spacer that you can put in to take it's place. Try Softbrake or do a search for shifter spacer.

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Harley also has a cap
 
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Old Mar 27, 2008 | 01:18 PM
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Default RE: removing the heel shift

HD makes a shaft cover with a set screw underneath just for this purpose. I have one installed on my FLSTSC.
 
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Old Mar 27, 2008 | 01:18 PM
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Default RE: removing the heel shift

They do make a cap / cover, or theshaft can be cutoff with a hacksaw. That's what was done to my Fat Boy. Also, I'll take that heel shift if you want to sell it.

 
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Old Mar 27, 2008 | 01:20 PM
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Default RE: removing the heel shift

kuryakyn makes a spacer. moves the toe shifter to the outside location.
 
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Old Mar 27, 2008 | 01:57 PM
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Default RE: removing the heel shift

Just bought a Kuryakyn cap at the Salt Lake HD shop for $9... quick, easy, and cheap. I like that the toe shifter stays towards the inside of the splines instead of being spaced outward because it keeps just a bit more space on the floor board.
 
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Old Mar 27, 2008 | 02:04 PM
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HD, Kuryakyn and several others make a spacer just for that purpose.
 
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Last weekend I removed my heal shifter lever and left the toe shifter on the inside position after adjusting the height for my boot height. I had to order a cap last Saturday since my H-D Dealer had 7 caps on order for stock that should be in this week.

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