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[TIF2]

Thought it might be kind of fun to see how many folks use the heel shifter for up-shifts. I never had one for years and years of riding; the first bike I got with a heel shifter I tried to use it and never found the touch. It felt so odd to me - made my shift motion completely out of whack. I already have a chrome shaft cover on order so I can remove the heel shift. I know I'll never use it and it just gets in the way to me.

So sound off if you kick for shifts!

[jerdawg]

i broke my left ankle years ago, now i have little motion in my ankle, heel shift makes it easy for me. also easy to shift in a hurry that way

[Black Diamond]

Never used the heel shifter on the Fat Boy even tho it is still on there. Started using it on my 07 SG. Now when I ride my 84 FXR, I wonder how I missed the shift. (toe only)

JW

[altugo]

How bout both?? Would someone please add it to the poll?

[crunch29]

I use both. I use heel to upshift and toe to downshift?

[iski]

Took the heel shifter off the RK when I bought it in 2001.  Bought extended shift levers from EZ Brake in 02 (only sold in sets) & left the heel shifter on when I replaced the OEMs.  Started using it & after 2-3 rides, it was a LOT easier, so I continued heel shifting.  Easier for me.

[smkymtnboy]

  toe shift only for me!! don,t like the heel shift for some reason!! 

[Sean M Cary]

My feet are too big to use the heel...took it off and put extended shift levers and brake pedal (EZ Brake)

[JCZ]

I think my 86 Heritage was the first bike that had a heel shifter.  Felt awkward as hell at first but I kept reading that heel shifting is faster and a more sure shift in all the magazines and so I was determined.  Finally got the hang of it in a couple of months.  Been using both (depending on wether I'm up or down shifting) every since.

My 02 Ultra Classic I put on the E-Z Brake extended shifter rods.....the best thing I ever did for my size 12s.  Now I have the heel sifter adjusted where it's just barely off the back of the floorboard so I barely have to raise my heel at all.  The most comfortable and easy shifting yet!

[sadunbar]

Heel upshift and toe downshift....

[iski]

Have mine set up the same way, JCZ.  Quickest/easiest shifting with that set up.  

Did not need the EZ Brake levers on the 07 SEULTRA.

[johnnymap]

Toe shift only.  Learned that way and it's too late to change now.

john

[grc]

First bike I ever owned (1966 Bridgestone) had a heel and toe arrangement, which I promptly modified with a hacksaw.  I've always preferred toe shifting, and seriously doubt I'll ever change.  And every time I see a Harley rider "stomping" on a heel shifter I cringe.  If the trans requires a full leg movement and stomp, I think they should get that pig repaired before it starts spitting parts out.

Jerry

[TIF2]

How bout both?? Would someone please add it to the poll?

Done

[Fired00d]

This has been discussed before in this thread - Do You Heel Or Toe Shift? it will be interesting to see how the polls differ.

BTW - I use them both heel to upshift.... toe to downshift. Have been doing it that way ever since I've owned a bike w/a heel shifter.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d