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Old Nov 1, 2015 | 04:59 PM
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I'm curious about the resolution. I was going to order one tomorrow for my 16 SG. I'll have to call them in the morning before placing order.
I emailed them last Sunday but have not had a response yet. Also been meaning to call them but was out of town all week. I'll try to call tomm and see what they tell me.

Congrats on the 16 - let me know what you find out as well since I'm still looking for a solution.

Did you move your floorboards as well, if so what product did you use?
 
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Old Nov 1, 2015 | 08:33 PM
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I took mine off my 14 limited when i traded and reinstalled on my 16 no issues. Lube the shaft and remove the orings. Mike
 
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Old Nov 1, 2015 | 09:05 PM
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I took mine off my 14 limited when i traded and reinstalled on my 16 no issues. Lube the shaft and remove the orings. Mike
I dunno Mike, I had it lubed pretty good, no O rings. The old lever slides right on but the new one is smaller diameter and will not go on.
 
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Old Nov 2, 2015 | 06:58 AM
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Give Rick a call. He has to be one of the friendliest guys I've ever talked with on the phone. Very helpful. My pedal will be here this week.

A mistake could have been made and the wrong pedal sent. If so, I know he'll fix it
 
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Old Nov 2, 2015 | 05:20 PM
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I dunno Mike, I had it lubed pretty good, no O rings. The old lever slides right on but the new one is smaller diameter and will not go on.
Thinking about it I know they changed the shaft size for 14's that why we couldn't put the 13 on. I would bet you got a 13 and earlier pedal? Mike
 
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Old Nov 2, 2015 | 07:46 PM
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Thinking about it I know they changed the shaft size for 14's that why we couldn't put the 13 on. I would bet you got a 13 and earlier pedal? Mike
Yeah you would think, I keep checking to see where the miss was but I can't figure it out


 
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Old Nov 3, 2015 | 03:59 PM
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Talked to Rick - what a super nice guy. It appears there was an issue with the interior bushings (least I know I am not crazy). We worked something out, can't wait to to put it on.

And thanks to everyone who helped me out on here.
 

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Old Nov 3, 2015 | 10:52 PM
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I called over to Softbrake on Monday and spoke with Rick. I told him I was interested in their brake lever and extended shifters. Rick was very helpful and suggested the size based on my needs. I also verified if they had any issues 2016 SGS. According to Rick, there shouldn't be any fitment issues.

Rick also gave me a local contact in my area so I could pick up locally. I should be picking up a few parts on Friday. I'll post back once I have them installed.
 
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Old Nov 16, 2015 | 07:33 PM
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Ok got it installed and figured I would put a pic up. This is on a standard foot pan with the kurayaken +1 forward and +1 out. With the SB+2

Thanks for everyone who helped me out




 
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Ok got it installed and figured I would put a pic up. This is on a standard foot pan with the kurayaken +1 forward and +1 out. With the SB+2

Thanks for everyone who helped me out
Looking good. Can't wait to see how mine fits when it gets here. Snows here, so its not like I'll be riding anytime soon though !)
 
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