View Poll Results: do you use heel shifter?
yes
678
58.55%
no
381
32.90%
sometimes
99
8.55%
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do you use heel shifter?
Cruiser
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 140
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From: Southern New Jersey
I was a Vulcan Meanstreak owner about a month ago. Was looking at the Road King. First thing I was thinking was that I wasn't sure if I was a bagger/floorboard/heel-toe/windshield kinda guy. Well after a little more the a month I can say with certainty that I am in fact a bagger/floorboard/heel-toe/windshield. Couldn't imagine not having a heel-toe shifter. I have highway pegs and when it comes time to shift just pull the clutch and stomp.
Simple.
Love it.
Simple.
Love it.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 2,600
Likes: 7
From: Minnesota
OK 6 pages about wether you use the heal shifter or not - winter is closing in fast I guess.
I have taken them off every bike I have owned. I picked up the last bike from the dealer, rode home and took it off, then I went for a ride.
You guys that use them help me understand - Do you have to lift your whole leg up or do you keep the ball of your foot on the floor board? I am trying to figure out if it is related to the size of your foot or maybe the length of your leg affecting the angle.
If you have to pick up your whole leg why you want to do that?
I have taken them off every bike I have owned. I picked up the last bike from the dealer, rode home and took it off, then I went for a ride.
You guys that use them help me understand - Do you have to lift your whole leg up or do you keep the ball of your foot on the floor board? I am trying to figure out if it is related to the size of your foot or maybe the length of your leg affecting the angle.
If you have to pick up your whole leg why you want to do that?
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Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 2,183
Likes: 4
From: Fennario
OK 6 pages about wether you use the heal shifter or not - winter is closing in fast I guess.
I have taken them off every bike I have owned. I picked up the last bike from the dealer, rode home and took it off, then I went for a ride.
You guys that use them help me understand - Do you have to lift your whole leg up or do you keep the ball of your foot on the floor board? I am trying to figure out if it is related to the size of your foot or maybe the length of your leg affecting the angle.
If you have to pick up your whole leg why you want to do that?
I have taken them off every bike I have owned. I picked up the last bike from the dealer, rode home and took it off, then I went for a ride.
You guys that use them help me understand - Do you have to lift your whole leg up or do you keep the ball of your foot on the floor board? I am trying to figure out if it is related to the size of your foot or maybe the length of your leg affecting the angle.
If you have to pick up your whole leg why you want to do that?
I find it to be much more comfortable than just shifting with my toes.
As to whether I have to move my whole leg, never really think about it. I guess I just lift my foot enough to shift up or down.
Cruiser
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 112
Likes: 0
From:
OK 6 pages about wether you use the heal shifter or not - winter is closing in fast I guess.
I have taken them off every bike I have owned. I picked up the last bike from the dealer, rode home and took it off, then I went for a ride.
You guys that use them help me understand - Do you have to lift your whole leg up or do you keep the ball of your foot on the floor board? I am trying to figure out if it is related to the size of your foot or maybe the length of your leg affecting the angle.
If you have to pick up your whole leg why you want to do that?
I have taken them off every bike I have owned. I picked up the last bike from the dealer, rode home and took it off, then I went for a ride.
You guys that use them help me understand - Do you have to lift your whole leg up or do you keep the ball of your foot on the floor board? I am trying to figure out if it is related to the size of your foot or maybe the length of your leg affecting the angle.
If you have to pick up your whole leg why you want to do that?
Road Master
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 1,101
Likes: 106
From: Colorado Front Range
OK 6 pages about wether you use the heal shifter or not - winter is closing in fast I guess.
I have taken them off every bike I have owned. I picked up the last bike from the dealer, rode home and took it off, then I went for a ride.
You guys that use them help me understand - Do you have to lift your whole leg up or do you keep the ball of your foot on the floor board? I am trying to figure out if it is related to the size of your foot or maybe the length of your leg affecting the angle.
If you have to pick up your whole leg why you want to do that?
I have taken them off every bike I have owned. I picked up the last bike from the dealer, rode home and took it off, then I went for a ride.
You guys that use them help me understand - Do you have to lift your whole leg up or do you keep the ball of your foot on the floor board? I am trying to figure out if it is related to the size of your foot or maybe the length of your leg affecting the angle.
If you have to pick up your whole leg why you want to do that?
Truth is (for me), I simply like the "feel" of lifting my leg (so-to-speak) and stepping on the heel shifter...just feels right on these bikes to me. Nope, not the most efficient, not the easiest, just like it. I probably use the heel shift 50% of the time though...laziness kicks-in I guess. Just me.
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Joined: Sep 2010
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From: Fennario
6'1", 33" inseam, size 12... use it all the time.
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