Front brake handle
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6th Gear
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Front brake handle
I have a 2003 Electra Glide Classic FLHTCI. My front brake handle goes in about 3/4 of the way in before the front brake seems to engage. As this is my first Harley I'm not sure if this is acceptable
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Doesn't sound normal to me. Check the brake pads and rotors, bleed the brakes, or have a qualified shop do it for you.
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6th Gear
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I can't comment to any of your questions as I bought the bike used and certified
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If that's the case I hope I get used to it fairly quickly as for the other I'll have to blame that on spell check
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I have the same on my 04 road king. My 01 road king did the same, I thought it needed new pads but they are ok.
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I do my 03 at least once a year depending on how much riding I do.
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+1 on LazySundays recommendation. I have an '03 as well and just two weeks ago had the same issue. Lever all the way to the bar - very uncool. Since it was "always that way" since I bought it, I assumed (bad) that it was normal. Then my buddy checked it out and let me know that it was NOT correct.
We ended up bleeding the brakes using the MityVac system. Then cleaned the brake pistons as described above. In addition, I actually used an old boot lace and essentially "flossed" the pistons so that all four pistons where free. Remarkable difference in brake lever action.
You'll be amazed. Keep us posted!
We ended up bleeding the brakes using the MityVac system. Then cleaned the brake pistons as described above. In addition, I actually used an old boot lace and essentially "flossed" the pistons so that all four pistons where free. Remarkable difference in brake lever action.
You'll be amazed. Keep us posted!