I guess I should explain a little better.
I had trouble getting my foot under the toe shifter on the test ride.
The dealer adjusted it so I could have a safe test ride. I bought the bike, so it was already done, otherwise, I would have adjusted it myself, that isn't something I would take it back to the dealer for.

 

In the 70s & 80s, the bikes I rode didn't have heel shifters. I have often thought about removing mine but since it doesn't get in my way when I ride I forget about it right after I think about it (if that makes sense).

I also actually use it (for whatever reason) to shift into neutral when I get back to my garage after each ride. I have no idea why, it's just something I do...

 

this worked for me

 

Been riding with heel toe shifters since 1988 and love them,like someone else said I keep my boots shined up,heel toe helps,I also wear a size thirteen boot and have no problems with floorboards or shift levers !

 

Heel shifter is for ladies who are afraid to get the toes of their new HD branded riding boots scuffed up...lol

First bike was pegs with toe shifter, when I bought a touring bike, I couldn't wait for the heel shifter, I thought it was going to be the awesomest thing....took it off after 3 days.

 

Ain't shined boots since I was in the army in 69 at FT Jackson .

 

No heel shifter. More room for big foot.

 

What he said! Never used the heel shifter any ways.

 

I took off the rear lever right away Danny and put on the cover, cheap little chunk of bling to get rid of the ugly exposed splines. Don't much see the point to lifting my leg to upshift.

 

I went 'commando', no heel shifter or spline cover.