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Heel shifter replacement issue

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So, on my new TC I have what is likely a metric straight heel shifter that can’t be lowered without hitting the exhaust shield. Harley has offset heel shifters that avoid this issue but are US standard sized and don’t fit on the splines of the metric shift rod. Does anyone have any suggestions?
 

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- here's a post from Alex-B that might be helpful:

Help with setup, please.

I’ve owned and ridden Harley Davidson motorcycles for decades. All had foot pegs, none with foot boards. I’ve ridden a few friends bikes with foot boards and never had any issues upshifting. Unfortunately, I find it extremely difficult to upshift my R18 Classic. The rear shift peg is so high...
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One possibility (not easy) is to buy a steel rod. Heat and bend it as needed then weld to existing piece. Would have to saw off part of existing.
Plan B: Find a shift rod from a different brand of metric bike that has the required contour.
 
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