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Jun 30, 2014 | 01:56 PM

#21

HDSTREET12

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From: west tennessee

Same Here I like the extra room on the board

Jun 30, 2014 | 01:57 PM

#22

offthewall

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From: New Jersey

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greg2012FLHTK

I actually like the stock pedal. I'm able to slide my toes up under it. Gives me a little extra room on the floorboard.

I pretty much destroyed the top of a pair of nice leather motorcycle technical sneakers I have by rubbing on the bottom edge of the stock brake pedal.

With the soft brake pedal, you get the full use of the floorboard without having to shove your foot UNDER it.

Last edited by offthewall; Jun 30, 2014 at 02:04 PM.

Jun 30, 2014 | 02:44 PM

#23

Rockgeezer

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From: Virginia

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Originally Posted by monza66mo

Did you guys DIY the softbrake install? If so, any tips or helpful hints?

Pretty simple deal. I did take the footboard off to get some room but didn't remove or loosen anything else. I used a needle nose to pull the cotter pin out as well as reinsert it. Also, any stock o-rings are not used on the new lever. Just the lever, washer and nut. Be sure to rub a little grease on the shaft and a couple pumps into the new fitting.

Last edited by Rockgeezer; Jun 30, 2014 at 02:46 PM.

Jun 30, 2014 | 05:04 PM

#24

nevada72

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From: PNW

I also have the Softbrake brake and shifter arms. Plus 2. Extremely high quality stuff and made in USA - unlike most others. Very fast shipping.

I highly recommend calling Rick and speaking directly with him. Awesome guy. He will help you select the proper configuration for you. Why not get help directly from the guy who makes the product?

Jun 30, 2014 | 05:22 PM

#25

dakotabobcat

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From: Iowa

Bought mine soft brake pedal from heelsaver.com it's a few dollars cheaper and free shipping soft brake gets 15.95 shipping

Jun 30, 2014 | 06:49 PM

#26

sectime

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From: Utah

Quote:

Originally Posted by dakotabobcat

Bought mine soft brake pedal from heelsaver.com it's a few dollars cheaper and free shipping soft brake gets 15.95 shipping

When I search for heelsaver.com it shows the domain is for sale...

Jun 30, 2014 | 07:32 PM

#27

CBRTRX

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From: Florida

I have a softbrake extended pedal for sale in the touring section if someone needs one. I only used it for a week then bought an ever longer one, very nice piece.

Jul 3, 2014 | 01:58 PM

#28

monza66mo

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From: St Robert, MO

softbrake

I took the advice of this thread and got the softbrake extended lever. Amazing difference, easy to install and shipped fast (2 days). Well worth the $150 in my opinion.

One install tip I'll throw out there is to score the head of the clevis pin with a line parallel to the holes. This guide will give you a better idea of where the hole is and help you line up the cotter pin. Total install took less than 15 minutes.