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Old Nov 20, 2016 | 05:01 PM
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Default SoftBrake shifter and brake pedal installed *PICS*

I just got done installing a SoftBrake shifter and their brake pedal. The shifter is 2.5" longer and the brake pedal is 3" longer with the downward angle. I also removed the heel shifter and used one of SoftBrake's spring loaded spacers. I really love how this turned out and the added room it gives my huge feet. I'm planning to install the HD extended pans and also the Kury relocator brackets once they make them for the M8s.



 
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Old Nov 20, 2016 | 05:24 PM
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gotta' admit, that has me interested...I'm 6'3" with long legs and the OEM config just never feels right..after all these years of just settling for it think it's time to address it..thanks for the pics..I trust you're replacing the shift linkage rod with a Heim joint one... :-)
 
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Old Nov 20, 2016 | 05:42 PM
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gotta' admit, that has me interested...I'm 6'3" with long legs and the OEM config just never feels right..after all these years of just settling for it think it's time to address it..thanks for the pics..I trust you're replacing the shift linkage rod with a Heim joint one... :-)
I will be. Softbrake is currently working on a slotted shifter arm and rod. The 2017s have a different arm than the previous year models for some weird reason. I'm gonna stay in contact with Rick and order when he has them available.
 
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Old Nov 20, 2016 | 05:50 PM
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The 2017s have a different arm than the previous year models for some weird reason. I'm gonna stay in contact with Rick and order when he has them available.
took the Harley one off my 2015 Road King and put it on my 2017 RK, perfect fit
 
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Old Nov 20, 2016 | 06:18 PM
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I like it. Very nice. I wish the extra lengh would work with my lower farings. Sweet
 
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Old Nov 20, 2016 | 06:27 PM
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How much? Do you mind if I ask?

BTW, looks great. I'm really interested.
 
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How much? Do you mind if I ask?

BTW, looks great. I'm really interested.
$267 shipped.
 
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Old Nov 20, 2016 | 07:54 PM
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Originally Posted by mjwebb
took the Harley one off my 2015 Road King and put it on my 2017 RK, perfect fit
Yep, same here. Took mine off my '15SGS and put it on my '17 scoot. Identical lengths
 
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Originally Posted by mjwebb
took the Harley one off my 2015 Road King and put it on my 2017 RK, perfect fit
I was referring to the arm, not the connecting rod. The arm that the rod is connected to in the front, opposite side of the shifter.
 
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wasn't paying attention..arm vs rod..gotcha'
 
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