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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: britman on November 17, 2018, 08:51:36 AM

Title: Heel Yes
Post by: britman on November 17, 2018, 08:51:36 AM

Installed my brand new used heel shifter on the California Touring yesterday.  (Found one used from a fellow member on this site. IMHO it is ridiculous the prices MG asks for it's aftermarket parts.)  All's right with the world, bike shifts perfect and lay out is just right for my size 12's.  I still believe a bike the size of the CV14 should come stock with the heel toe option, not a $170.00 option add on.  Now I am done with my bitching, no more until after Christmas.......

Title: Re: Heel Yes
Post by: Zoom Zoom on November 17, 2018, 09:06:15 AM

I'm a bit confused by your comment. The Touring/Custom/Eldo all come with a heel/toe shifter from the factory. I **think** the Audace does not, but you said yours is a Touring. Did you get the bike new? If not, someone may have removed the heel portion.

In any case, glad you worked it out to your satisfaction. :thumb:

John Henry

Title: Re: Heel Yes
Post by: yogidozer on November 17, 2018, 09:13:44 AM

Quote from: Zoom Zoom on November 17, 2018, 09:06:15 AM

I'm a bit confused by your comment. The Touring/Custom/Eldo all come with a heel/toe shifter from the factory. I **think** the Audace does not, but you said yours is a Touring. Did you get the bike new? If not, someone may have removed the heel portion.

In any case, glad you worked it out to your satisfaction. :thumb:

John Henry

What he said :thumb:

Title: Re: Heel Yes
Post by: britman on November 17, 2018, 03:32:19 PM

I bought the bike used, must have been removed by the PO.  Regardless, all is good now....

Title: Re: Heel Yes
Post by: BentGoose on November 17, 2018, 04:28:56 PM

Sure glad the shifter is working out, I put a 3/4" spacer on mine to move the heel portion back to give my big foot more room.

Roger

Title: Re: Heel Yes
Post by: drbone641 on November 18, 2018, 09:25:12 PM

I took it off after about 200 miles. Sold it to a member here. Then, sold the bike to britman. Sorry partner. I just didn't cotton to a heel shifter.

Title: Re: Heel Yes
Post by: Ncdan on November 18, 2018, 09:56:10 PM

I always remove the heal shifter on my bikes because I find the foot room more valuable than the option to upshift with the heal.

Title: Re: Heel Yes
Post by: blu guzz on November 19, 2018, 05:37:28 AM

different strokes.  in 10k miles, i have never lifted the shifter with my boot toe to change up.  i love it, but my shoe size is only 9

Title: Re: Heel Yes
Post by: britman on November 20, 2018, 05:55:11 AM

I believe it is written somewhere, Hammurabi's Code, Robert's Rules or Order, the Kamasutra, or that weird half goat guy who is the "
"Sayer of the Law" in the Island of Dr, Moreau, a touring bike must have a heel/toe shifting mechanism.......... .

BTW drbone641 still enjoying the hell out of the "Sophia"........

Title: Re: Heel Yes
Post by: drbone641 on November 20, 2018, 08:21:14 PM

I know. She calls when you're away. 😉

Title: Re: Heel Yes
Post by: britman on November 21, 2018, 08:59:41 AM

Quote from: drbone641 on November 20, 2018, 08:21:14 PM

I know. She calls when you're away. 😉

I have to quit parking in "Veloce" mode, makes her to fiesty..........