New to Harley's and the like. Lots of years (10ish?) time racing motocross, now that I am a little older, I thought it would be enjoyable to get on a Harley and cruise with some friends. Best decision I have made in a long time. Have a blast and averaging 100+ miles a week.

I only mention the motocross because I am fairly good at wrenching. Got an Iron 883 (regret not going for a 1200 model, but oh well). Strapped a Danmoto exhaust on it and an Arleness Big Sucker on. Both added great performance. Waiting on Nightrider to update their Xeid's to their own "standards" before I upgrade.

Anyway, I am asking for a little help or suggestions.
The Danmoto exhaust performs well, the fit is pretty good and I loved the price. Dont ask me how I got it to CA....

The only issue I am having is that when I installed it, I had to raise the rear brake arm / pedal. I have become used to it, but I would like to lower it down. Not an option at this point unless I want to mash it into the muffler. I have thought about grinding the stock arm down to make room, may still do this. Searched for some aftermarket arms, and I would have no idea if they help or make the problem worse.

This is all for mid controls. As I go along or on my next bike I am sure I will go with forward controls, but until I log a few thousand miles on the street, I am going to stay with mid, as it feels more familiar to me.

Any input or suggestions is much appreciated.

Thanks!

 

i run the exact same set up and had zero fitment issues. can you
post up a pic of where it's hitting.?

 

Best photo I have on me, I can snap one with the pedal touching when I get home later.

 

here is a shot of mine. i have a ton of room in that
spot...

 

Before you switch to forwards, install some highway pegs. You get both of best worlds.

Problem with forwards they're no good for bouncing around town or ripping the twisties. Bumps get absorbed by your back instead of through your legs.

I'm probably 75% on my mids. The other times it's nice to stretch out on the highway pegs.

 

Grab your grinder and be done with it.

A grinder should come standard with a Harley purchase.

 

You need to make your brake rod adjustable. This video shows how to get it lower, but you need it to come up a little. Do this to your brake rod, it will work either way.

 

That's what I did to accommodate my Patriot Defender. Pics in my build thread (see signature)

 

Before you do anything drastic, consider slackening all the exhaust mounting fasteners and realigning your system. It is dead easy to install a Harley exhaust, juggling the various points where they fit to the engine or each other, and successfully get it not quite right! Been there, done that. With a little time and patience your set-up can fit you and your bike as well as elephantrider's.

 

Thanks Elephant rider, my brake actually has a curve in it. Maybe model year difference. Also I like to run my brake pedal a little low, old motocross habit.

I'll grind her down, see what happens. It doesn't need a lot of room so a bench grinder and some black paint should do the trick.

Thanks for everyones suggestions on the highway pegs, adjustable brake linkage and re-torquing the system.

I did re-torque and adjust the system several times, not a lot of change. Highway pegs may be the way to go, but I dont really want to add the bash bars or whatever they are called. Also not really looking to engineer a brake arm...

Whatever the case I will figure it out and I will post a couple photos of before and afters.