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Heel Toe shifter design

Started by Toovalks, Thu 16, Aug 2018, 23:58:45

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Toovalks

I think ,being the guy that originated this design, That In general I would have to defer to Mark T. Regarding producing these for sale. I didn't want to build these for sale myself because I was concerned about liability etc. I have considered just making the bracket and a couple of the pieces just to get them out there being used. I'm not really interested in trying to make  money on these, It just seems like if it
"IS" a good Idea, then  we should make it available to any one wanting to try it out on their Valk... It is also completely reversible if  it's not your cup of tea...

oke

Hello Toovalks
That looks great. Exactly what I have been looking for. Since I have moved the pegs an inch forward and downwards, I would have to make some  modifications to it. Nice work  :cooldude:

Avanti

Quote from: Toovalks on Wed 15, Jan 2020, 00:32:05
I think ,being the guy that originated this design, That In general I would have to defer to Mark T. Regarding producing these for sale. I didn't want to build these for sale myself because I was concerned about liability etc. I have considered just making the bracket and a couple of the pieces just to get them out there being used. I'm not really interested in trying to make  money on these, It just seems like if it
"IS" a good Idea, then  we should make it available to any one wanting to try it out on their Valk... It is also completely reversible if  it's not your cup of tea...

Sell the components separately as parts only.   

Bagger John - #3785

Count me in for a couple sets of the pieces/parts if this goes anywhere.

Toovalks

The first critical piece of this design is having a 2nd left driver foot peg bracket to modify. so to do this... I'll need to get some brackets ( already have some picked out on E-bay)  then the std. Harley shifter shaft also needs to be machined.... then the rest is easy...

Bagger John - #3785

Quote from: Toovalks on Thu 16, Jan 2020, 22:05:04
The first critical piece of this design is having a 2nd left driver foot peg bracket to modify. so to do this... I'll need to get some brackets ( already have some picked out on E-bay)  then the std. Harley shifter shaft also needs to be machined.... then the rest is easy...
I have a couple floating around that I could offer up to get you started.

Toovalks

Thanks OKE ...  The way I massaged the linkage in there was between the frame and the exhaust. You are right... to realize that  moving the bracket down would present some issues with this design.

Bagger PM me and I will be happy to set up 1 bracket and shaft for you to try and see if it's a go for you
TG.

Vermonter

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Quote from: Toovalks on Fri 17, Jan 2020, 20:01:15
Thanks OKE ...  The way I massaged the linkage in there was between the frame and the exhaust. You are right... to realize that  moving the bracket down would present some issues with this design.

Bagger PM me and I will be happy to set up 1 bracket and shaft for you to try and see if it's a go for you
TG.

Any chance of any more brackets and shafts available? Very interested if so.

If you don't have any left of the bracket or shaft, would also really appreciate access to the drawings you used. Your concept is simple but I appreciate that a lot of effort went into getting things spaced and aligned correctly.

Thanks!

Toovalks

I will get back to you... I have more brackets that need to be welded up and I could get some more shafts turned down and welded up as well

Vermonter

Quote from: Toovalks on Thu 11, Jun 2020, 23:02:46
I will get back to you... I have more brackets that need to be welded up and I could get some more shafts turned down and welded up as well

Great, thank you. I just picked up an extra bracket, in clean shape, from ebay (arrived the other day) in case you weren't doing this anymore, so I could 'donate that to the cause' of your efforts if I can get a made-up one from you. I have the abilities to make this myself but the fact that you have worked out the dimensions and geometry to be 'right on the mark' is worth my not having to futz around to get to where you've already gotten.

Let me know when you have more info to share, and thanks again.

TrapperAH1G

Just picked up my Valk today.  Add me to the list of those wanting this.....love Heel/Toe shifting.

Grey wolf oz

Nice !!,,

Not sure who all the competition is,, I can't find anything for the 2000 valk any more.,.

Your linkage is pretty much what i have in mind down the tracks

Will see where that goes


The Big bike things guy also had a nice heal toe forward control,  sweet unit !

TwoValks,  thanks for sharing !