Using the toe-heel shifter
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Joined: Dec 2008
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From: Tonopah Az
I use it all the time, I put an extended one on and it rests just behind the floorboard, gives me the whole fb for my boot and it's right there when I shift.
Oh yea I also would like to know how it puts more pressure on the shaft, I think pulling up with your toe would be harder on the shaft.
Oh yea I also would like to know how it puts more pressure on the shaft, I think pulling up with your toe would be harder on the shaft.
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Joined: Feb 2007
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From: Bellevue, NE
You must have a heck of a time downshifting!
Tourer
Joined: Apr 2012
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From: Springfield, MO
i think this has been talked about before. some folks like it....some not. me, i like it. i have one on my my 20013 ultra classic limited, had one on my 2010 ultra classic. I have one on my 2005 102 ci Yamaha, but its a flat spoon and easy to get your heel up over. i rode it the other day and forgot how easy it was to use that one as there is very little extension of the ankle riding that one. You have to reach a bit more on the harleys. i replaced the round peg with a flatter one and it helps me. also, on my last one, i pulled off the shifter while i had it in 6th gear and repositioned it on the spine. that helped a little but was a bear getting it tight again. another reason i like it is that i use it as a daily rider to work and it doesn't mess up my shoes with the toe shift. give it a try awhile, you might like it. if not, they have caps for the spindle if you want to pull it off.
cass
cass
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From: SE Michigan
But I never really liked mine, so I removed it.
Extreme HDF Member
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From: Badlands of ND
Same place mine is. My big old foot barely fits on the floorboard when both of the pegs are on.
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Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2008
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From: Mid West
I wear 14's, had some consideration to remove the heel shift lever but opted to extended levers on our previous and this ride for more room. As stated after a few days it becomes second nature to shift with the heel, I also adjusted mine down one notch and have no issues with the setup. I also added board repositioners, moved them out and forward an inch each way, along with the extended shifters saved my snagging my boots at stops. I would be lost without the heel shifter today.
