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Dec 18, 2014 | 02:05 PM

#11

Clint44

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Originally Posted by dugan

I have this Kuryakyn Extended Brake Pedal. It's longer and lower.

I've considered that particular lever. Any clearance problems with the exhaust system? Do you have a photo of your bike's right side you can post?
Thanks

Dec 18, 2014 | 02:17 PM

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dugan

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Originally Posted by Clint44

I've considered that particular lever. Any clearance problems with the exhaust system? Do you have a photo of your bike's right side you can post?
Thanks

No problems with exhaust. The Kury pedal was one of the first mods I did. My long legs and that stock pedal wasn't happening. I also have extended footboard pans.

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Dec 18, 2014 | 02:23 PM

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Johnnyh14

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I have stock forward controls on my 03 SG. I have no complaints except wanting the actual pad you step on to be wider. I can't find one so I will fab one over the winter. I could deal with a little less vibration on the pegs but it's a Harley. Other than that both sides fit me perfectly.

Dec 18, 2014 | 02:31 PM

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Clint44

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Quote:

Originally Posted by dugan

No problems with exhaust. The Kury pedal was one of the first mods I did. My long legs and that stock pedal wasn't happening. I also have extended footboard pans.

Thanks for posting that. I think the Kuryakyn lever is the one I want.

Dec 18, 2014 | 02:40 PM

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jefla

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I’ve tried a bunch of extended pedals and would never go back. With the OEM, I had to lift my foot off the board to apply the brake -- slow and unsafe. With extended and lowered, I can rest my heel on the board and apply the brake. Consequently, I’m always covering both brakes.
I have a spare Softbrake Chrome +1 for 09-13 FLs w/o lowers. PM me if you are interested.

Dec 18, 2014 | 09:40 PM

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weelbur2

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From: Houston & Bandera, Texas

Tall Boys Cycles footboard relocation brackets move the boards 2" forward and drop the heel 2 1/2". they now have an extended brake pedal designed to compliment their relocation brackets.
both products have been great additions to my bike.

Dec 18, 2014 | 11:22 PM

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Melroy

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Originally Posted by Clint44

I want a rear brake lever that is lower to the running board,on my 2011 SG. When I brake now,I have to lift my foot off the board to do so because the stock pedal is up so high. That increases reaction time and a loss of sensitivity/brake feel. An extended lever doesn't look like it would help.

I got the extended brake lever for xmas last year. I thought it was going to be better position for my height. I gotta lift my foot even more off boards to apply brakes. One very close call, I felt like my foot was searching for the brake too long. Definitely slowed my reaction time down.

Dec 19, 2014 | 01:58 PM

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Sparkee...

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I installed the +1 Softbrake for my 33" inseam. The lower angle is the biggest improvement. The +1 works great for me but I think with it's lower angle the standard size would also have done the trick.