View Poll Results: Heel to Toe Shifters--what is your preference?

Heel and Toe?

332

59.82%

Toe Only

223

40.18%

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Heel to Toe Shifters?

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Jan 3, 2009 | 12:06 PM

#31

jagator

Road Master

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From: St. Johns, Fl

Yesterday was the first time I tried a heel shifter, and I hated it. Told the sales guy that is going to come off when I get my bike. He said to give it a month or so and I will love it. He has given me some good advice with the Sporty so I will give it the month, but not sure it will last past that.

Jan 3, 2009 | 12:11 PM

#32

BigGdawg

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From: Georgia

I like stepping down on it with the heel.

Jan 3, 2009 | 12:16 PM

#33

frittsk

Tourer

Joined: Feb 2006

Posts: 279

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From: Oregon

Toe only!

Jan 3, 2009 | 12:18 PM

#34

spizzyman

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Joined: Jun 2007

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From: Birch Bay, WA

I don't have clown feet so the heel-toe works well for me. Toe only is for dirt bikes, not tourers.

spiz

Jan 3, 2009 | 12:25 PM

#35

rochkes

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Joined: Jan 2008

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From: Illinois

I don't use the heel shifter much, but still like to leave it on there.

Dennis

Jan 3, 2009 | 12:38 PM

#36

Silverstone

Tourer

Joined: Feb 2008

Posts: 359

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From: Yorkshire,England

I've kept both but sawn the heel shift peg in half.
It gives me more room on the 'board but I can still use ol' stumpy for the up-shift.

Jan 3, 2009 | 12:53 PM

#37

Silver Ghost

Cruiser

Joined: Dec 2008

Posts: 214

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From: Peterborough, Canada

I need my heel shift, the tranny in my bike can be stuborn at the best of times.

Jan 3, 2009 | 01:03 PM

#38

vette

Road Captain

Joined: Nov 2007

Posts: 518

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From: atlanta ga

I use both

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Jan 3, 2009 | 02:05 PM

#39

BadPiggy

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From: Knoxville, TN

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lawdawg

Toe only here.. trying to get the heel shifter off as we speak. What 800 lbs gorilla put that damn thing on???

righty tighty lefty loosy

Just tryin' to help!

Jan 3, 2009 | 02:09 PM

#40

BadPiggy

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From: Knoxville, TN

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cryptoboy

It took me about 10 minutes to get used to the heel shifter. Since then, it's hard to imagine going back!

I like that with the heel shifter you can save your boots somewhat too. It's easier to have a new heel put on a boot than replacing the leather on the toe! I always hated that rub mark on the left boot all the time!

I never thought of that!
Hate to ruin my fashion statement.

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