2018+ Softail Models Breakout

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Old Jan 3, 2020 | 11:20 AM
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The S&S pedal as a stand alone mod lets you raise the pedal, even more than I did in the picture. The adjustable connecting rod is at less of an angle, will probably exert less of a sideways pressure on the master cylinder lever.
I notice some of the clearances are close between the adjustable rod and foot peg bracket, so remember this is a custom installation but doable.


 

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I was playing around with the alignment of the Bung King adjuster and it occurred to me that the S&S pedal where the adjuster attaches is quite a bit lower (longer) than the stock pedal.
This is illustrated in comparison pictures a couple of posts back. EDIT: And the pedal arm is longer too, I thought there would be a mechanical advantage but probably not.
Still 6 miles on the bike but the the brakes feel great in the garage.
 

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