Questions: Bagger Toe/Heel Shifter Arm Removal
Stage II
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 2
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From: Massachusetts
Heal Shift All the Way
I use the heal shifter regularly; it is a rapid method of shifting and once you get the hang of it, you'll never go back. The problem is, HD doesn't set these at the proper height when you purchase the bike. If you find you have to lift you foot off the board to get to the heal shifter, it's set too high. Lower it so your foot can maintain contact with the board and your heal can rest on the heal shift comfortably. It should be set so that there is just enough room to click a gear. Once set right, you can bang through gears faster and smoother with the heal shift. There is no problem with removing it; looks better with it (just my opinion). Good luck
Supporter
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 587
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From: Ga.
I always use my heel shifter, and I changed out the OEM one with one from Wicked Image, the tribal flames/skull one. It extends the OEM length 1 inch in both directions and really clears out the whole foot board.
Road Warrior
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 1,692
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From: Denham Springs, La
When my bike was new, I really liked the heel shifter. The only way I could get it into neutral was go to 1st then tap down on the heel shifter. After the clutch/transmission loosened up I can use the toe shifter to find neutral so I removed the heel shifter and installed the spacer to move the toe shifter out a little.
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Joined: Jun 2007
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From: Lansing mi
When my bike was new, I really liked the heel shifter. The only way I could get it into neutral was go to 1st then tap down on the heel shifter. After the clutch/transmission loosened up I can use the toe shifter to find neutral so I removed the heel shifter and installed the spacer to move the toe shifter out a little.
