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Feb 5, 2014 | 01:56 AM

2013superglideseattle

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Front brake lever

Anybody here have replaced or mod their front brake lever? I can barely reach with my short fingers when I apply my front brake. I have googled it but they are for metrics and dirt bikes only. Dont see anything for harley.
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Feb 5, 2014 | 04:49 AM

jmb79

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I think Oberon makes adjustable levers for Harleys. They won't be cheap. They've been discussed here on HD forum before. Try a search with the term 'Oberon'.

Here is one such thread: https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...ch-levers.html

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Feb 11, 2014 | 01:28 AM

rogersachs

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Oberon worked great. Also seem to give me more leverage.
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Feb 11, 2014 | 03:27 AM

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Here you go.
http://oberon-performance.com/acatal...-Davidson.html

Feb 11, 2014 | 06:35 AM

Jeff's 1st Harley

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They have them on e-bay and they are a little pricey, but if it will help you reach the lever its worth it.

Feb 11, 2014 | 11:45 AM

nevil

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I think that Hog Pro, a sponsor here, sells the Oberons.

Feb 11, 2014 | 01:41 PM

dmoe0826

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Lick's Cycles sells em too

http://www.lickscycles.com/catalog/p...oducts_id=2017

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Feb 22, 2014 | 09:40 PM

rogersachs

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 2013superglideseattle

Just installed my oberon brake lever today and tested it, it was sweet. Now I have to learn to not to pull too much like what I used to on my stock lever.

Super,
Glad you like them. I found the same when I installed my oberon brake lever. Still think Harley is cheap and should use dual front brakes.
If you install the clutch lever it may need some adjustments to really reduce the reach. I had to grind a little off the inside and then a little off the inside of the top of lever itself so I had enough throw to disengage the clutch.
Roger