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View Poll Results: Heel to Toe Shifters--what is your preference?
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Old Jan 3, 2009 | 02:16 PM
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Toe only. Heel shifter always got in the way with boots on.
 
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Old Jan 3, 2009 | 02:16 PM
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Toe only.
 
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Old Jan 3, 2009 | 02:17 PM
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Heel/Toe: At first I hated having the two shift levers. But, I am a soldier and routinely ride my bike to work. The two shift levers allow me to keep the top of my tan boots still looking pretty sharp. I am a fan now.

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Old Jan 3, 2009 | 02:28 PM
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I love the heel shifter. I rented an Ultra in FL and the floorboards were adjusted up so high I could NOT get my toe under the shifter. Thankfully, I was already used to the heel shifter. I know I could have adjusted the floorboards, but didn't need to.

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Old Jan 3, 2009 | 02:32 PM
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Heel and toe for me. Keeps my boots looking good!
 
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Old Jan 3, 2009 | 02:33 PM
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Toe only!
 
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Old Jan 3, 2009 | 02:46 PM
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Heel/toe as I can't get the boot under the toe & I don't want to adjust the toe with seasons and smaller boots. I suggest a spare heel in the bag though. After 1k miles my heel fell off on a 4-lane, there was nothing to shift. Doubled back to pick up the now beat up arm. New one via warranty but will carry the 2nd in the bag.

I guess they didn't use lock tight...
 
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Old Jan 3, 2009 | 02:47 PM
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Stuck with the Heel & Toe on my FLHTC despite being a toe shifter for years. The transition was easy.
 
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Use both. Took a little while to get used to it but I seem to be using it more and more all the time.Does save the top of the boots for sure.
 
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Old Jan 3, 2009 | 03:29 PM
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Heel/Toe and floorboards forever! Thanks for asking.
 
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