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: Jun 2009
Posts: 203
Likes: 1
From: Missouri
Never used mine so I took it off.
I've been riding bikes since the 70s and my RK is the first bike with a heel shifter. So, after about 40 years toeshifting.......this dog is to old to learn new tricks!
I have Harley Goodies floorboard spacers on my RK and after removing the heel shifter I moved the toe shifter out by using a nylon spacer (available at Lowes).
Try it, it puts the toe shifter in the right spot.
I've been riding bikes since the 70s and my RK is the first bike with a heel shifter. So, after about 40 years toeshifting.......this dog is to old to learn new tricks!
I have Harley Goodies floorboard spacers on my RK and after removing the heel shifter I moved the toe shifter out by using a nylon spacer (available at Lowes).
Try it, it puts the toe shifter in the right spot.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 2,755
Likes: 12
From: Commerce, Mich.
After getting used to the heel shifter...I have a hard time riding the wifes Deluxe without it. She wanted it removed.
I will never own another bike without it for my personal use. I have not had a worn toe on a boot since using it, and I actually find it faster and smoother to shift with it.
I will never own another bike without it for my personal use. I have not had a worn toe on a boot since using it, and I actually find it faster and smoother to shift with it.
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 1,212
Likes: 1
From: Maryland
Wouldn't own a touring bike without it. One of the reasons I like my FLH. Can't even imagine why anyone would want to remove it. They do make extended ones if the ones on your bike don't fit your feet.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 24,730
Likes: 9,238
From: Snow Hill, NC
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