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Old Nov 24, 2019 | 05:54 AM
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Hi,

I would be very interested which shifter linkage you've bought from bung king. I am from France, and I would like to purchase the same.
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Old Nov 24, 2019 | 06:46 AM
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Seems the adjustable shifter linkage from Bung King is the way to go. I'll definitely keep this one in mind.
 
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Originally Posted by Mchad
I replaced the linkage between the pedal and the MC with an adjustable shifter linkage from Bung King. Quality stainless piece that allowed me to raise the S&S pedal as much as I wanted. Note that shortening the linkage raises the pedal.
So, the angle wasn't too bad? I had thought about doing that but was concerned about the offset, so I just cut and welded the oem one.
 
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Originally Posted by Eddie Wolf
So, the angle wasn't too bad? I had thought about doing that but was concerned about the offset, so I just cut and welded the oem one.
The cut and weld is a safe way to go, maybe 3/8" to 1/2" shorter, that way for sure the linkage wont bind depending on which brake pedal is used.
 
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Old Nov 24, 2019 | 12:49 PM
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The only thing my wife doesn’t like about her new Low Rider is the angular position of the rear brake pedal in relation to her foot position on the peg, The angle is very flat meaning she has to really push her toes down to actuate the brake— not easy wearing boots. Is there any way to adjust the pedal to rotate it counter-clockwise so its angular position is more akin to what you see with true forward controls? Or would replacing the arm be a solution? To be clear we’re not looking to relocate the peg and brake arm from the stock mounting location, just adjustment of their position to one another to make it easier for her press the pedal.
I bought an adjustable brake linkage arm from DLX manufacturing on Instagram. Works great.

 
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Originally Posted by Patrick Boatman
I bought an adjustable brake linkage arm from DLX manufacturing on Instagram. Works great.
Sweet!
That's the ticket.
 
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Originally Posted by Patrick Boatman
I bought an adjustable brake linkage arm from DLX manufacturing on Instagram. Works great.
How much did this arm raise your brake pedal?
 
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Which bung king linkage did you buy? There are three different options and they aren't answering my question on which one to order even with your photo. Thanks for your help!

Originally Posted by Mchad
I replaced the linkage between the pedal and the MC with an adjustable shifter linkage from Bung King. Quality stainless piece that allowed me to raise the S&S pedal as much as I wanted. Note that shortening the linkage raises the pedal.

 
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Originally Posted by Thehoggster
Which bung king linkage did you buy? There are three different options and they aren't answering my question on which one to order even with your photo. Thanks for your help!
It's this one:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01H00BC86/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01H00BC86/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
 
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Thanks! Man, you are a life saver. I really appreciate you getting back to me.
 
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