Extended Brake Lever
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Extended Brake Lever
Has anyone put the Harley Davidson extended brake lever (p/n 42638-03) on their bike? How much difference does it make? It says 1 inch but is that a inch on the 08 and up or the 97-07? Thanks.
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Had my right knee replaced,so the brake was kind of a pain to get to. Called up softbrake and he hooked me up with a up1 and out1 brake pedal as well as an extended shift lever. Huge difference and outstanding quality and service.
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If you have aftermarket pipes, better be sure the HD extended lever fits. I had a knock off Kuryakn and it hit my V&H pipes.
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I installed it on my '07 SG and it made a huge difference. The OE brake lever on mine was so short it made my foot feel trapped. P/N 42638-03 is for 97-07 touring models and it makes the brake lever length equivalent to the OE brake lever on '08-13 models. H-D makes a 1" extended lever for '08 and up touring models.
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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.
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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.