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Old 08-18-2014, 11:02 AM
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Default Can't reach rear brake pedal due to air cleaner

I have an 05 FXSTi.

I'm suprised there isn't more on this, but my rear brake pedal is a pain to reach. I don't need one that is longer, I need one that is 1.5-2" more to the right.

I looked at a few sites and they all just sell longer pedals. I think the Kury said it moved half and inch to the right too but thats not enough.

What do you all do about this?
 
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Old 08-18-2014, 11:14 AM
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I've never encountered this. Stock air cleaner? My Slim has a big *** rubber cover that the size if a manhole. Maybe you can weld up some support and place a larger cover over it.
 
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Old 08-18-2014, 11:39 AM
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I bought it this way but it looks like a Kury hypercharger.
 
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Instead of looking at the pedal as the problem I'd look at the A/C. The Hypercharger is a pretty large one so maybe look at something with a smaller circumference?
 
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Old 08-18-2014, 11:56 AM
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Get a less ridiculous air cleaner would be my solution. I'm not sure there's going to be much in it, cost-wise.
 
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I have the same problem on our '12 FLSTC. I have the inverted Arlen Ness A/C and I'm in the process of bending the rear brake pedal arm out, making the factory "Z" bend angle longer to offset the pedal farther out so I can reach it. It is a pain even with the stock A/C. I will post some pics when I'm done. I might have to have the pedal assy. re-chromed as I will be heating the pedal assy. to bend it without causing stress fractures when I use my hydraulic press to bend it.
 
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You can also try a low profile Air Cleaner like our Outlaw 587.

They provide plenty of leg room to where you do not feel cramped.

Click HERE to see lots of different options.

 
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Easy Fix. Harley sells an Oversized Brake Pad which is longer than the OEM. Part number = 50500-03
 
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EASIER FIX, move the entire control mount OUT. i have the hyper R charger as well, i bought i kit to extend the pedals out. i only used 1/2 the kit as if you install both sides, it stretches the jiffy stand spring and it wont stay up tight. i know this as i had to replace the spring. anyway if you want the other 1/2 which is all you need shoot me a message and we can work something out.
 
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Originally Posted by John_HD
I need one that is 1.5-2" more to the right.

http://vulcanworks.net/Forward-Contr...ick-p-454.html
 


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