A shift lever is an easy item to install but sometimes it helps to see one done before you do it yourself. There are a couple of considerations to take into account and that's why I decided to make this post and video.
The first thing to consider is the toe shifter. If its installed to low you wont be able to get your toe under it to shift into a higher gear. Also, if its too low it might hit the floor board when you push down on it causing you not to be able to shift into a lower gear. If your'e planning on using your toe to shift into a higher gear you also need to consider how much movement you have in your ankle as well. If the shift lever is too high your ankles range of motion may not be enough to make that shift, leaving you to have to lift your foot off the floor board to shift fully.
Secondly, the heel shifter. Though you don't have to worry about getting your toe under it, if its installed to low The shift peg might hit the floor board and not be able to shift into a higher gear properly. The other consideration on the rear shift lever is to be sure its high enough so that if you drop your bike the floor board wont fold up and hit it which could damage the lever or the shift peg. Before you put the bolts in to tighten it, lift up on the floorboard to see if the lever is high enough to be unaffected in the event of a fall.
How to Install and Adjust a Shifter on a 2012 Harley Davidson Street Glide
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