Softbrake Foot Controls
Cruiser
Joined: Jun 2010
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From: Middle Georgia
+1.5 is on the heel?
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2016
Posts: 313
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From: Georgia
That's what I was guessing. How would one go about measuring do you think? I've just been eyeballing where I place my feet trying to estimate what I might prefer. Was guessing the 1" might just work fine on each lever. My size 10.5 boots barely fit inside the levers right now. I could stand a little wiggle room.
Tourer
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 347
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From: NJ
That's what I was guessing. How would one go about measuring do you think? I've just been eyeballing where I place my feet trying to estimate what I might prefer. Was guessing the 1" might just work fine on each lever. My size 10.5 boots barely fit inside the levers right now. I could stand a little wiggle room.
I wear size 10 cowboy boots when i ride and i can place my boot anywhere i want on the board.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2005
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From: Lake Orion, MI
Good comment about their site - I too tired to put in the year and could not get it.
Contacted my local dealer and asked him to install the entire setup ( I don't do any work on my bike) - the setup I wanted was plain and not available.
Called the owner - he has a lot of information on his softbrake and appears very knowledgeable. His explanation makes a lot of sense - however, what bothered me was - as he explained his "Superior" produce, he continues to say what a piece of junk Harley put on our bikes and how awful it is that they did that.
My take - man just sell what you have to offer - bashing like that is not necessary.
Contacted my local dealer and asked him to install the entire setup ( I don't do any work on my bike) - the setup I wanted was plain and not available.
Called the owner - he has a lot of information on his softbrake and appears very knowledgeable. His explanation makes a lot of sense - however, what bothered me was - as he explained his "Superior" produce, he continues to say what a piece of junk Harley put on our bikes and how awful it is that they did that.
My take - man just sell what you have to offer - bashing like that is not necessary.
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2008
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Called the owner - he has a lot of information on his softbrake and appears very knowledgeable. His explanation makes a lot of sense - however, what bothered me was - as he explained his "Superior" produce, he continues to say what a piece of junk Harley put on our bikes and how awful it is that they did that.
My take - man just sell what you have to offer - bashing like that is not necessary.
Even when it is true.
Road Captain
Joined: Sep 2014
Posts: 592
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From: Connecticut
I promise only one more time in this thread.
I too could not get the Softbrake site to work. Checked out EZ Brake, and got amazing customer service. I also think the angle of the brake is better with the EZ Brake. Very happy with my purchase. You have other options.
I too could not get the Softbrake site to work. Checked out EZ Brake, and got amazing customer service. I also think the angle of the brake is better with the EZ Brake. Very happy with my purchase. You have other options.
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From: King George, VA
I called them up at Softbrake, placed my order and was installing them two days later. Just got back from 3K mile trip. Very comfortable bike now.
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From: Arizona
I looked at the E-Z Brake $199 vs $152 ($168 shipped) for the Softbrake.
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From: Lake Orion, MI
OK guys- you got me going.
I called EZ Brake and they provided some great information. First, I want the plain brake and they have it available. Softbrake said he didn't have any and could not tell me when he may make more.
Plus, EZ brake told me which dealer near me orders a lot of these. In my case, Wolverine Harley - not too far from me. I called them and they said they probably do about 2 - 3 of these each month. They charge $50 for the brake install.
Asked about the shiftier and was told that most gous don't have that done- just happy with the brake level.
Also asked about the extra spacers for the floor board - dealer said he could do that - but again, most just do the brake.
My question for those here that have either Softbrake or EX brake. Do you really need the shifter sie of the floorboard exenders.
For me, the shifter is OK
I called EZ Brake and they provided some great information. First, I want the plain brake and they have it available. Softbrake said he didn't have any and could not tell me when he may make more.
Plus, EZ brake told me which dealer near me orders a lot of these. In my case, Wolverine Harley - not too far from me. I called them and they said they probably do about 2 - 3 of these each month. They charge $50 for the brake install.
Asked about the shiftier and was told that most gous don't have that done- just happy with the brake level.
Also asked about the extra spacers for the floor board - dealer said he could do that - but again, most just do the brake.
My question for those here that have either Softbrake or EX brake. Do you really need the shifter sie of the floorboard exenders.
For me, the shifter is OK