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?
Tourer
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 485
Likes: 2
From: Colorado
Me too. In fact, I did this before leaving the dealer with my new bike. I still have a dirt bike and sport bike, so I don't wanna mess with that muscle memory. Plus, I like the extra left footboard space without it on the bike.
6th Gear
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 14
Likes: 0
From: Fredericksburg, VA
With my previous bikes I've always used just the toe shifter, but when I got my RK I wasn't able to get my boot under the toe shifter. I used the heal shifter for a while, but didn't like it as well. I've read several entries indicating you've adjusted the position of the toe peg so I'll have to figure that out. I didn't know they were adjustable. Can anyone tell me how to do it? Thanks-
Club Member
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 45,429
Likes: 2,898
From: Bedford UK
There are two ways. The lever itself is mounted via splines on the shifter axle. So you could release the clamping bolt, pull the lever off and refit it having turned it around one spline or two. Also the rod between the foot levers and transmission is adjustable, so you could fine tune adjustment there. You just need a couple of spanners/wrenches.
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Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 25,310
Likes: 2,446
From: Eastern NE
Maybe would've used more if I started w/bagger, but just seems wrong & awkward. Tried using a bit, but getting ready to order spacer fm Dennis Kirk so it will be removed before next ride (whenever snow's gone).
I have always used the heel shifter, always liked them. Way back when I owned other brands that didn't have them, always missed them.
Guess I got used to the heel shifter and liked them. The 96 Electra glide that I had didn't have one, one of the first things I put on it.
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Guess I got used to the heel shifter and liked them. The 96 Electra glide that I had didn't have one, one of the first things I put on it.
Ride Safe, Road Hazards are everywhere.