Do you use your heel shifter...
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From: Woodinville, WA
Clutch control again:
According to Harley:
Gradual Shifts in Shifting
Part: Clutches and Shifters
Model: 1947 Model EL
Early motorbikes had just one cylinder and just one speed. Riders didn’t have to worry about shifting. The first three-speed transmission arrived in 1915.
Manual transmissions involve changing into higher gears as you go faster, which requires a clutch and shifter. Their configuration has often changed. On this model, a pedal on the left operates the clutch. The shift lever is on the tank.
Hand shifts reigned until 1952 when an optional big twin model offered a foot shift. (Foot shifting is safer. Driving isn’t a good place for, “Look Ma, no hands.”)
According to Harley:
Gradual Shifts in Shifting
Part: Clutches and Shifters
Model: 1947 Model EL
Early motorbikes had just one cylinder and just one speed. Riders didn’t have to worry about shifting. The first three-speed transmission arrived in 1915.
Manual transmissions involve changing into higher gears as you go faster, which requires a clutch and shifter. Their configuration has often changed. On this model, a pedal on the left operates the clutch. The shift lever is on the tank.
Hand shifts reigned until 1952 when an optional big twin model offered a foot shift. (Foot shifting is safer. Driving isn’t a good place for, “Look Ma, no hands.”)
Last edited by davessworks; May 29, 2013 at 11:49 PM.
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From: Woodinville, WA
Your "Old School" comment got me thinking. Here's the earliest example of a Harley with Heel Toe shifter as stock on a Harley that I can find. How old are you exactly?I certainly cut my teeth on bikes with just a toe shifter - even on one or two with the shifter on the right - which goes to show, you can teach an old dog new tricks! (current US law mandates that the shifter be on the left since ~ 1975 ish I believe)
1965 Harley-Davidson FLH Electra Glide
Last edited by davessworks; May 29, 2013 at 11:48 PM.
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