Sportster 72 have linked brakes?
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From: Near Fort Bragg, NC
I have seen a number of Harleys, including a couple of Sporties, with linked, proportioned brakes, because we have so many soldiers with missing limbs near Fort Bragg. I understand from my Indie that a Chevy proportioning valve works best, but I have no personal experience.
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I have seen a number of Harleys, including a couple of Sporties, with linked, proportioned brakes, because we have so many soldiers with missing limbs near Fort Bragg. I understand from my Indie that a Chevy proportioning valve works best, but I have no personal experience.
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Most of the 2014 Touring models have linked brakes as a standard "feature".
The 2014 Sportster now has the option of ABS
It is only a matter of time before the linked brakes come standard on the Sportster.
Here is how the current HD linked brake system works on the Touring models.
Linked braking is activated when the motorcycle is above 20 to 25 mph. If braking is initiated at slower speeds the front and rear brakes function independently. When linked braking is active, applying the front, rear or both brake controls will apply braking force to both the front and rear brakes in a proportion determined by the Reflex Linked Brakes system to optimize performance. The braking will stay linked as speed drops below the 20-25 mph threshold. Reflex Linked Brakes incorporates ABS to further help the rider maintain control during braking events, especially those that happen in less-than-optimal conditions. Reflex Linked Brakes with ABS are Original Equipment on the 2014 Street Glide Special, Electra Glide Ultra Classic and Ultra Limited Harley-Davidson motorcycle models, and a factory-installed option on the Road King and Street Glide models.
The 2014 Sportster now has the option of ABS
It is only a matter of time before the linked brakes come standard on the Sportster.
Here is how the current HD linked brake system works on the Touring models.
Linked braking is activated when the motorcycle is above 20 to 25 mph. If braking is initiated at slower speeds the front and rear brakes function independently. When linked braking is active, applying the front, rear or both brake controls will apply braking force to both the front and rear brakes in a proportion determined by the Reflex Linked Brakes system to optimize performance. The braking will stay linked as speed drops below the 20-25 mph threshold. Reflex Linked Brakes incorporates ABS to further help the rider maintain control during braking events, especially those that happen in less-than-optimal conditions. Reflex Linked Brakes with ABS are Original Equipment on the 2014 Street Glide Special, Electra Glide Ultra Classic and Ultra Limited Harley-Davidson motorcycle models, and a factory-installed option on the Road King and Street Glide models.
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