View Poll Results: do you use heel shifter?

yes

678

58.55%

381

32.90%

sometimes

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Oct 30, 2010 | 03:53 PM

#91

peddler

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Joined: Oct 2006

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From: North East

Most Harley FLHs I've seen right from the factory have the toe and heel shifter adjusted too high. I'm guessing that way it accomodates the rider that comes from a toe shifter only. Unfortunately you can develop a real bad attitude about the heel shifter if it isn't adjusted low enough. Adjust the heel and toe shifters just above the boards and you'll never go back to toe shifting...just my .02

Oct 30, 2010 | 04:00 PM

#92

dhincc

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Joined: Oct 2007

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From: Corpus Christi Texas Area

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnnyC

Question for all those who strip it off their bike before they even tried it .... Why?

I have to admit, I don't quite understand that either, but, it's their bike, I guess.

I use mine ALL the time. I have tried not using it and it just doesn't "feel right". Heal/toe and save your boots!

Ride safe!

Oct 30, 2010 | 04:32 PM

#93

flyingj

Cruiser

Joined: Oct 2010

Posts: 219

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From: Virginia

I like mine I use it about 50% of the time.

Oct 30, 2010 | 04:41 PM

#94

CHOPPIN' CHARLIE

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Joined: Oct 2009

Posts: 862

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From: East Tennessee

Unable to adapt to it and removed it after about 700 miles.

Oct 30, 2010 | 04:45 PM

#95

Wally

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Joined: Sep 2005

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From: Ontario, Canada

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gruamach

Taking it off was literally the first thing I did to the bike, within minutes of getting it home.

I have "small" feet for a guy (size 9 1/2), and hated the way I seemed to have either my heel or my toe catching the ***** at any given moment.

I can't see how you size 12 & 13 guys can even get your boot in between them.

Simple, you put shift levers on that are long enough to fit your size 12s inside.

https://www.softbrake.com/shop/produ...ondgroup=Shift

Last edited by Wally; Oct 30, 2010 at 05:18 PM.