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[MIKEYTEE]

I bought a pair of Original SWAT 9 inch side zipper extra wide about 2 years or so ago at the Outer Banks rally. Light weight, waterproof, and comfortable. Really comfortable!
Did I say they are comfortable? 
Mike
 

[MrSurly]

I bought a pair of Original SWAT 9 inch side zipper extra wide about 2 years or so ago at the Outer Banks rally. Light weight, waterproof, and comfortable. Really comfortable!
Did I say they are comfortable? 
Mike
 

Same for me (posted above) comfy.
The only things I think are lacking with these are the shift lever scuffs the toe too easily and i wish there was "some" ankle protection.

[JCZ]

Same for me (posted above) comfy.
The only things I think are lacking with these are the shift lever scuffs the toe too easily and i wish there was "some" ankle protection.

A few years ago...ok, a lot of years ago....the MoCo designed a heel shifter to protect the toe of your boots. 

[Bobs14Limited]

A few years ago...ok, a lot of years ago....the MoCo designed a heel shifter to protect the toe of your boots. 

Problem is, many don't know how to properly use the heel shifter. To me, it's one of the best features of the touring bikes from Harley.

[MrSurly]

(obviously) I'm not a fan of heel shifters. I think it's just a lazy thing. I can operate the toe shifter by just rotating my ankle without ever taking any weight off of it. Using the heel shifter would mean that I'd have to lift my fat old leg up, and I don't feel like it.

And.. I don't HAVE to.


But I've owned many many boots. Most of them don't get torn up by the rubber shifter pad.

[JCZ]

(obviously) I'm not a fan of heel shifters. I think it's just a lazy thing. I can operate the toe shifter by just rotating my ankle without ever taking any weight off of it. Using the heel shifter would mean that I'd have to lift my fat old leg up, and I don't feel like it.

And.. I don't HAVE to.


But I've owned many many boots. Most of them don't get torn up by the rubber shifter pad.

The trick is to lower your heel shifter so it's just one spline above the floorboard.  That way you don't have to lift your foot....just lift your heel and pivot and waaaalaaaa. 

[FLSTFI Dave]

The trick is to lower your heel shifter so it's just one spline above the floorboard.  That way you don't have to lift your foot....just lift your heel and pivot and waaaalaaaa. 

Yep, thats what I do, move it down as low as possible, then I do the same with the toe, lower it so barley have to lift toes to down shift!

[Chains]

My waterproof Tourmaster's have a patch sewn on the LH boot. I only wear these during the wet season but tend to take them with me on long trips.

[skycat]

The best boots i have come across in many years are the BMW Allround boots. I am sick of the heavy clunky Harley boots they are more about image than support and comfit.
I have all the best Harley riding gear money can buy, there boots are average at best.
As for the heal shift lever that went in the bin when i got home from the dealer. I remember vividly sitting at the traffic lights and putting my foot back on the running board and hitting the heal lever causing the bike to jump forward and stall, very embarrassing and dangerous. Heal shifters are for postie bikes not my bikes.
Maybe i have spent to many years on Buells LOL

[Cross threaded]

Problem is, many don't know how to properly use the heel shifter. To me, it's one of the best features of the touring bikes from Harley.

Heel / Toe is the only way to go..

[ultrafxr]

Yep, thats what I do, move it down as low as possible, then I do the same with the toe, lower it so barley have to lift toes to down shift!

And if you get extended length levers it frees up all your footboard. My heel shift lever is so low I just move my foot back and press down.  Ditto on the front like you said.


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[dayne66]

Heel / Toe is the only way to go..

Not even with 'not large' feet would I have a heal shifter.

[CowboyBagger]

Not even with 'not large' feet would I have a heal shifter.

I'm with you Dayne.  Heel shifters don't work great with cowboy boots!

It's the first thing I remove when I buy a new bike.

Cowboy

[Cross threaded]

Not even with 'not large' feet would I have a heal shifter.

I must backup and say "for me" it's the only way to go. As a rider who has been using the heel toe shifter since I bought my first Harly, a 1972 Sportster with a Right side shifter, I would not go back to the toe only shifter unless I bought a sport type bike.

[Indenial]

I find it really interesting to see just how many people are set in their ways regarding the shifting. It's worse than the "oil issue".