View Poll Results: do you use heel shifter?

yes

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381

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Nov 1, 2010 | 04:32 AM

#171

SCSG

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From: Hartsville, SC

heel shifter

No, never. Going to remove it.

Nov 1, 2010 | 04:34 AM

#172

slarson

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From: Vancouver Washington

Nope don't have one

Nov 1, 2010 | 07:38 AM

#173

skdvr

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From: St Louis, MO

Coming from sport bikes I never had one, so when I got my first Harley (this past July), I tried it and did not really like it. Then a month ago or so I got some new boots, that did not fit as well under the Toe shifter so I started using the heal shifter, and now it is just second nature and I do not even realize which I am using and when. So I would say that I like it...

Phil

Nov 1, 2010 | 07:49 AM

#174

novabeast69

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I use it. I wasn't sure about it at first then a good friend who has ridden Harley's forever said "it keeps me from scratching my good boots/shoes." I stuck with it and now just second nature.

Nov 1, 2010 | 07:56 AM

#175

BADBREW

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From: Oak Ridge Tn, about 20 mi from US129

Use mine all the time. Adapt and overcome.

Nov 1, 2010 | 08:07 AM

#176

Brettcr

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From: Gastonia, NC

Took it off.

Nov 1, 2010 | 08:42 AM

#177

pretz

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From: Washington State

Quote:

Originally Posted by dohadex

I use it because I keep the 'toe" shifter as low as possible to allow me more room on the foot board.

There's really no reason NOT to use the heel shifter IMHO.

When I bought my 2007 SG I was riding the HWY and went to up-shift and there was nothing. That's right the heel shifter fell off and I had about 600 miles on the bike. I was able make to my destination and adjusted the toe shifter so if this ever happened again I would be ready. Went to my local HD told them what happened and they replaced it free. That one fell off as well. So I bought after market and installed them and all is well.

Point being, I am glad I adjusted the toe-shifter to accommodate this mishap.