To my fellow Softail Fat Bob owners - Have any of you had any issues w/ the position, primarily the angle, of the brake pedal?

To me, it seems like I have to try a little harder to extend my foot and apply more of a downward force to the brake pedal, whereas on previous bikes there's been more of an angle on the brake pedal which allowed me to apply a seemingly more natural forward push to the pedal. It's like the pedal is not giving me a comfortable amount of leverage or something.

Is it just me?

I haven't looked yet, but is this something that can be adjusted on the new Softails? I know on previous model HDs, there's a lock-nut with which you can adjust pedal travel.

 

I noticed that right away. The pedal needs to come up further...

 

Not all of the FXFB's we got in were set the same.

Mine is like yours...too low.

The other two on our floor are up higher, a more natural position.

I've peeled back the rubber boot. Looks like it is threaded, but needs to come apart to adjust.

I'm installing floorboards on mine, so I'll be in there soon enough.

 

I stumbled across this today for the '18 Softails. I think I'm going to try and mess w/ mine tonight.

 

I have the same issue, thought maybe it was just me. Please let me know if ya'll have success adjusting.

 

Thanks Decker72, I also think the rear brake pedal needs a higher position. Let's us know how you worked it out.

 

Ha, exact same thoughts here, I was going to get the dealer to adjust it on the 1st service but if you find it's an easy fix I'll do it myself. Look forward to your findings...

 

So what happened with this mod? Curious as my bob will be delivered in 2 weeks!

 

Beardo, ever get the brake height adjust figured ?

 

I wish I have been. Unfortunately, my board brackets had been on backorder for over a month, having literally just come off BO Friday. So I am hoping I'll see my parts this week. If that happens, I'll be through this stuff soon enough.