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Re:New Boots = Can't Shift = Need Help 1 Year ago  
I like the heel shifter too. No more trying to stuff your toes under to shift up. Also, no more scuffing up your shoes/boots.
 
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Re:New Boots = Can't Shift = Need Help 1 Year ago  
jsawaya wrote:
...(Large Boot does not equal Large.... you know)...

Speak for yourself...
 
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Re:New Boots = Can't Shift = Need Help 1 Year ago  
I use the Heal shifter in the winter because my snow mobile boots don't fit under the toe shifter, but in the summer I can use it!
 
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Re:New Boots = Can't Shift = Need Help 1 Year ago  
silver_fox wrote:
Also, no more scuffing up your shoes/boots.

I do use the edge of the soles of my boot about 50% of the time too, when shifting up.
 
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Re:New Boots = Can't Shift = Need Help 1 Year ago  
Glad to hear I can adjust the break pedal...that's the one that's been scuffin up my boots. And for the record I have the heel/toe shifter and never got used to it. But then again, I forget it's there. Just feels awkard to use.

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Re:New Boots = Can't Shift = Need Help 1 Year ago  
I found it easier to use the heel and toe shifter especially when you are wet and cold. I hate it when I get a cramp in my foot.


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Re:New Boots = Can't Shift = Need Help 1 Year ago  
Try shifting with your left foot instead of your right one it works better. Yea that a Jona Joke.
 
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Re:New Boots = Can't Shift = Need Help 1 Year ago  
Thanks. I got it adjusted. Do i see a snap ring on the pivot axle at the engine side? Is it a spread ring or squeeze ring?
 
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Re:New Boots = Can't Shift = Need Help 1 Year ago  
Milateket wrote:
Is it a spread ring or squeeze ring?

Any good woman'll tell ya, that all depends on if your putten the brakes on or just letten up on them
 
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Re:New Boots = Can't Shift = Need Help 1 Year ago  
Curt wrote:
Try shifting with your left foot instead of your right one it works better. Yea that a Jona Joke.

Hey Curt...thats still my problem...after all those years riding Brit bikes...I still find myself, after riding awhile and getting relaxed...trying to shift gears with the brake pedal??....that will wake you up real quick!!!
you being stationed across the pond remember this??
we drive on the Right side of the car & shift on the right side of the bike...so are Y`all wrong???!!!
 
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