heel shifter
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Intermediate
Joined: Oct 2008
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From: Seattle, Washington
heel shifter
heres the deal..
I have size 13 feet..(not actually inches ..but number of cows I think..price I pay for boots!)
Anyway..
I find when taking off from a stop from first ..then going to second..my heel knocks me into neutral.
mostly taking a turn from a light at an intersection.
really don't wanna hurt the tranny.
has anyone had this happen?
been tryin to get used to it.
wonder if it would be an idea to just remove it.
thoughts?..
boutime..
be safe
I want to enjoy her..not just pay attention to her
I have size 13 feet..(not actually inches ..but number of cows I think..price I pay for boots!)
Anyway..
I find when taking off from a stop from first ..then going to second..my heel knocks me into neutral.
mostly taking a turn from a light at an intersection.
really don't wanna hurt the tranny.
has anyone had this happen?
been tryin to get used to it.
wonder if it would be an idea to just remove it.
thoughts?..
boutime..
be safe
I want to enjoy her..not just pay attention to her
Last edited by boutime; Oct 19, 2008 at 04:55 PM. Reason: misspelt
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: sand mountain Alabama
You can either remove the heel shifter or get extended ones to get it out of the way.
I can take the heel shifter or without it. I took mine off in order to have more room for my size 9 boot. I can only imagine what it is like with a size 13.
I can take the heel shifter or without it. I took mine off in order to have more room for my size 9 boot. I can only imagine what it is like with a size 13.
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Joined: Jun 2006
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From: Vermont
If you don't use it, remove it. I remove mine. Another option is if you use it, to purchase that nifty aftermarket one that goes underneath the rider board and then up to the rear (name escapes me right now, but I'm sure someone will post a link or pic)
Road Master
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 1,058
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From: New York
When I first got my SG, I had a couple issues with the heel shifter. Was going to remove it but got use to it and no longer have issues. I may still remove it some day as I don't use it and would make cleaning easier. 
You have options. Pick the best one for you.
You have options. Pick the best one for you.
Intermediate
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 35
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From: Grove, Oklahoma
Yep, I took mine off the first week. I really dont get the reason for it, I mean I know what the purpose is but it sure got in the way. Do they have anything that covers the shaft splines to protect them?
see ya
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Joined: Dec 2006
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From: Altoona, Pa.
I got 14 boats on my feet and really like my heel shifter. What I did for some extra room was to by HD's folding heel shifter. The rubber parts folds backward towards the rear of the bike. It opens about 60 degrees so I just leave it in that position. Gives me a lot of extra room and still sticks out enough to hit it with my heel when I upshift. It's in the HD parts book
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From: Wisconsin
Picking up a new SG later this week. It'll be my 3rd HD with the heel shifter. I'll probably remove it at the dealer for the ride home. I just can't use the darned things. HD sells a chrome cap that covers the exposed shaft that is left when you remove it. Costs about 15 bucks.
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Yeah Harley has a spacer , and someone here has one they make that looks much better ..
Me ?? I been usin heel/toe so long I shudder at the thought of not having one ..
Me ?? I been usin heel/toe so long I shudder at the thought of not having one ..
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Cruiser
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 193
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From: ND
Contact Bradley Jones on here, he sells a nice spacer/cover for the shaft. I bought one and it works great. I didn't have to remove my heel shifter, it fell off on its own. Can't see how the thing can fall off with the bolt still tight. Isn't the grove in the shaft suppose to hold it on? Ride safe and often
Road Master
Joined: Nov 2004
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From: Coral Springs, Florida
I got 14 boats on my feet and really like my heel shifter. What I did for some extra room was to by HD's folding heel shifter. The rubber parts folds backward towards the rear of the bike. It opens about 60 degrees so I just leave it in that position. Gives me a lot of extra room and still sticks out enough to hit it with my heel when I upshift. It's in the HD parts book
+1........excellent item.