I had to get a wider pedal to reach it better, but other than that it's fine. I probably over-use the front; the old BMW was linked on the lever. This feels more evenly balanced, though; instead of nose-diving, it's more of a squat when you slam them on.

Speaking of which, I run always take a back road to work, and practice hard braking occasionally, as well as rapid lane changes and other stuff. It really does help when you need it.

 

I did the same thing. Made a world of difference but then I got big feet.

 

Kevin,
I agree. Although I do not own a 2014 or 15, I have test rode them. I occasionally need just rear brake on real sharp switchbacks. Using any front on the same condition I am afraid it would wash out the front tire. Just a touch on the rear helped us on the tail of the dragon this year.
I am not familiar with how they work but am assuming software? If so, has anyone poked around in the BCM to see if you could turn off the linked brake?
I would want it disconnected, shut off, just from my test drives I could see it would make me feel like I was not in total control of the bike. I have also never been a fan of ABS on bikes, but ride with some who love them.

 

I have asked the same question of a few people in various positions at HD dealerships & corporate and gotten answers from blank looks to, yes it is software controlled and there is no way to change it at this time.

I so not have the vaguest idea how to poke around in the software myself, so I have been living with it. I do use trail-braking some, even with the linked brakes. It has not caused any washouts, but it also is not nearly as effective as if it were just the rear brakes being applied.

 

i thought the linked brakes were just tied together by lines and fluid ? step on the back brake and it brings in only two of the front pistons on the front calipers. not like the ABS brakes that use the computer to operate them. i'm betting you could disconnect the lines to the front and block them off and run without the link effect. just my thoughts on this, but it sure looks that way.

 

The computer (BCM) is tied into it. When you are going less than 35(?) mph and apply the brakes, they are not linked...going over xx mph, they are linked.

 

Linked brakes on the Triglide and FreeWheeler are hydraulically linked, only the 2 wheel bikes are computer controlled. The hydraulic linking on the Trikes only works when the rear brake is applied.

 

this is what i thought too ! i can feel my front brakes coming on when coming to a stop sign. i don't think i like it, but as long as it's under warrenty i won't fool with it.

 

Thank you for the correction! That is the second time I've gotten the 2 wheeler function mixed up with the 3 wheeler function!



Sorry for the mis-info.

 

All I know for sure is that it'll stop quicker than just about anything street legal I've ever driven; quicker than my old bikes, and I'm pretty sure it's not going to go into a lay down or an endo. A big contact patch to weight ratio and a braking system that will use it.