Rivco Heal Toe Shifter recommended?

[Rockwall]

I have a new 2012 RS SM5 just waiting to be picked up at the dealer. I'm probably going to be adding Rivco floorboards because at 6'4" I definitely need the additional comfort. I also plan to get ESI highway pegs due to some great info here. Should I add on the Rivco heal toe shifter? Anyone have any opinions either way?

Thanks:doorag:

 

[Bob Denman]

That's tough to say :shocked:...
Do you feel as if you need a heel/toe shifter?
Or want one?
I personally always liked them; but not everybody gets along with them...

 

[Rockwall]

It seems like it would make shifting easier, without any harm if you feel like using the old way.

 

[Bob Denman]

:agree:
But some folks like to not have anything more underneath their feet than they need...
Each to their own notion... :thumbup:
Question:
Will the heel/toe shifter fit with the floorboards?
(I'm on an ESSIE, so I've never followed much of the info on heel/toe shifters before...pps

 

[Rockwall]

Good question. Rivco makes the heal toe shifter to specifically match with their driver floorboards.

 

[Chupaca]

Have to agree..!!

I agree with Bob the less you have under foot the better. I'm one of those. I find the stock shifter adjusted to your liking has a smaller range of motion. But then I also prefer pegs so I am way on the other side of what your looking for. Just chiming in for the other side.. You have to pick when in a group check the others who have your desired set up see how it feels. good luck..!!hyea:

 

[daveinva]

I would suggest you get the floorboards first and see how it shifts stock, THEN consider the heel/toe shifter.Reason why is this: http://www.rivcoproducts.com/products/product.php?productid=764&cat=435&page=1I've got the Rivco boards with an SE5, and I find that it's most comfortable to keep the toes of my feet on the boards and the heel on the short "sport pegs" Rivco uses. If you're like me and like that position, I can see it being uncomfortable with the heel part of the heel-and-toe shifter.Might be worth waiting a a little bit...

 

[Rockwall]

Thanks to everyone for the feedback!

 

[Motorcycledave]

I am your SENA & RIVCO Dealer

Hi
I installed the Rivco boards on my Spyder along with the road peg mounts, I am also a tall guy and boy
what a change they are super. I can not comment on the heal toe shifter on a Spyder I have the auto shift SE5
but I do have the heal toe on my GoldWing and it works great.

I have a new 2012 RS SM5 just waiting to be picked up at the dealer. I'm probably going to be adding Rivco floorboards because at 6'4" I definitely need the additional comfort. I also plan to get ESI highway pegs due to some great info here. Should I add on the Rivco heal toe shifter? Anyone have any opinions either way?

Thanks:doorag:

 

[ARtraveler]

I always used a heel/toe shifter with my two-wheelers, but did not feel the need for my 2008 SM5. The other three :spyder2:,s were all SE5's--so no need there either.

 

[rock]

hi dave,
i was beginning to think i was the only spyder owner in this area.....i have been thinking about a heel toe shifter myself...i have to think about it...

 

[mcaccamise]

Do a search on here for heel toe shifter a member has one for sale cheap i think rivco.