2018+ Softail Models Breakout

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Old Jul 21, 2021 | 12:10 PM
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I installed a set of Avon grips and a set of adjustable Oberon clutch and brake levers this weekend.
I bought medium grips and with gloves on they were not as comfortable as I liked. Unfortunately I threw the container away. I went ahead and ordered a set of small and they are perfect.
These are the Memory Foam.
Then I installed a set of Oberon levers. My fingers always grabbed the lever by the tip of the finger and when I let the clutch out I tend to hold onto the lever. A few times I let the lever out
and give it gas and it doesn't move. Then I realize the release of the clutch is that last half inch.
Happened to see a Harley in the showroom with Oberon Levers and sat and played with them for a few minutes. Went straight to the parts counter and ordered a pair. They have 8 positions.
I am experimenting with 3 and 4 right now. Probably settle on three.

It is amazing how much a little change like the diameter of the grips and how far you have to reach for the lever makes. I lowered the bike and put the Harley Pull Back Risers on and they
were not large adjustments but help the comfort tremendously. I know all this depends on your size and height.
I'll attach 2 pictures of the levers. The right side shows the adjustment **** more clearly. In the pictures it makes it look like the fron of a portion of the levers are silver but that is a glare from
the Fluorescent lights in the garage.





 
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Old Jul 21, 2021 | 11:39 PM
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Keep an eye out on the brake side lever. A bunch of us had issues with early M8 Oberon/Hog levers in that the brake fluid leaked down and you had spongy brakes and had to pump it up to get pressure back.
 
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Old Jul 22, 2021 | 05:57 AM
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Another thing that I noticed with mine is if you adjust the clutch lever below 3 the bike will not start in gear. It moves the clutch rocker away enough so it won't depress the switch. Just an FYI.
 
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Old Jul 23, 2021 | 04:37 AM
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Thanks so much for posting this, I've just bought and need to get fitted Oberon brake and clutch levers for my Street Bob 2020. I also bought Avon grips to fit, but different ones to yours. Great to hear the Oberons are as good as I'm hoping they will be!
 
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Old Jul 23, 2021 | 05:45 AM
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Brake bleed down and clutch switch not engaging using Oberon levers on some Softails was a problem at the time, maybe fixed now, Search "Oberon" .
I use Rick's levers now.
 
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Old Jul 23, 2021 | 10:37 AM
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I can confirm the same problem with the brakes using the Oberon's on a '19 Sport Glide. Switched to Rick's and no further problems.
 
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Old Jul 24, 2021 | 10:15 AM
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OldMike, the instructions state that on some models you may not be able to start in gear at number 3 or lower. That is what mine does.
That part doesn't bother me but after some of the comments I will watch for the bleed down. Does it actually loose any fluid or just drop to the point you have to pump the lever to bring it
back to normal? I am asking because so far I have not had that problem.
 
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Old Jul 24, 2021 | 10:35 AM
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Originally Posted by ttyndall
OldMike, the instructions state that on some models you may not be able to start in gear at number 3 or lower. That is what mine does.
That part doesn't bother me but after some of the comments I will watch for the bleed down. Does it actually loose any fluid or just drop to the point you have to pump the lever to bring it
back to normal? I am asking because so far I have not had that problem.
No fluid loss, just needed a pump in the morning.
 
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Old Jul 27, 2021 | 12:58 AM
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I was in the market for adjustable levers, I contacted Oberon to ask about the issues, and if they had done anything to solve them, after several attempts I never got a response, so I ordered Rick´s levers instead. I am very happy with them, I am able to start the bike in gear on all clutch lever positions and 0 issues on the brake lever
 
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