I knew it from the first time I threw a leg over the 2014 touring models, but dealer folks said, "no, they didn't change the brake lever angle. Well that's B.S. Verified that today at the dealer comparing a 2013 and 2014 sitting next to each other. The '14 brake lever is at a higher angle than the 2013 and down models. For us taller, big footed riders, you have to pull your leg back to get your foot on the brake - not good.


Maybe I'm talking old stuff for you that have had your '14 Touring for a while, but I just got my '14 Road King 3 weeks ago. I've looked for an extended brake lever for the '14+ and don't see any - only '13 and down.


Anyone here of a fix for this situation? Does Harley Goodies or other after market folks have an extended brake lever (with a lower angle) for the '14 and up models?

 

This has been discussed on dozens of threads here since the 2014's came out last year. Many of us have gotten the lever from Softbrake and been very satisfied. Factory angle was indeed increased to around 40 degrees and the Softbrake cut that angle in half, thereby causing the pad to effectively move forward for the added reach. Here's a pic of mine I've posted many times, as others have, to show the new lever. This is the standard length, slotted version. And as we have found out, the shaft on these new ones is a larger diameter than before so the 2013's and older are a no-go on them. Call Softbrake and talk to them and they will steer you toward what you need....very helpful folks. (Rick and Debbie Wright) They have the standard length as well as +1 and +2 which you should be able to use with your RK.

 

Soft Brake. The only game in town for the '14-15 models so far

http://www.softbrake.net

Give the owner a call. You can get a +1 longer with 20 degree lower angle and a kick out away from the frame to accommodate the radiators. This will require floorboard spacers though. Whole install took me 45 minutes.

 

The 14 brake pedal is absolutely useless for anyone taller than 5'6.


I posted this several months ago:


I bought a softbrake for my 14 Ultra and although I haven't had a chance to actually ride it, I did install it and it appears it will be perfect for me. I bought mine from Carl Miles (Heelguard.com) at 406.689.3102 for $150. He sells for Softbrake and includes the shipping. Great guy to deal with. I used to buy EZ brake from him in the past, but they are no longer made. i will tell you the standard Softbrake pedal placement is similar to what the EZ brake placement was. Its down and forward of the stock location.
jt

 

One of the first things I did was put the Softbrake on. More pics here.

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/new-r...a-limited.html

 

I second this I was one of the first to buy one and like so many I hated the stock angle ...good people to deal with!

 

Definitely noticed a big difference from my '13 RGU but now after 10K miles I don't notice it.

 

I like being able to slide the toe of my boot under the pedal for more room. I've seen the pics of boots on the floor board with the soft brake. You can't move your boot as far forward as with the stock pedal.

 

Another vote for the SoftBrake pedal. One of the best mods I've done to my 2014 Limited.

 

I just placed my order for my 2014 FLHXS. Hopefully, that'll cure the need to move my leg to access the brake pedal. On my other bikes, the pedal is positioned in such a way that my foot is always resting on top of it, which I like for quick access.


Scott