e-z brake vs. softbrake
Only a small issue with the EZ-Extended Shifter...
If you have the 1" extended floorboard mounts, you have to slide your foot over towards the engine to shift.
I reversed my shifter arm and it helped some but I wish it was out another 1".
I know, can't have everything perfect....
If you have the 1" extended floorboard mounts, you have to slide your foot over towards the engine to shift.
I reversed my shifter arm and it helped some but I wish it was out another 1".
I know, can't have everything perfect....
I noticed this too after I installed the EZ shift levers. I fixed the problem by buying a couple of 1" chrome spacers and long stainless steel screws that would go through the shift pegs, spacers, and thread into the levers. Problem cured!
And it looks like it was made to be that way.
Road Master
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I noticed this too after I installed the EZ shift levers. I fixed the problem by buying a couple of 1" chrome spacers and long stainless steel screws that would go through the shift pegs, spacers, and thread into the levers. Problem cured! And it looks like it was made to be that way.
And it looks like it was made to be that way.
Road Warrior
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From: Austin, TX - Some call it heaven.
One thing I forgot to add, there may be a problem on the 09 models with the EZ Brake hitting the lowers if the vent is in the open position. When I wrote to them they acknowledged they've seen it, but it doesn't seem to happen on all bikes. Prolly how the lowers are mounted. I usually take them off in the summer anyways, so it's no biggie to me, but it may matter to some.
Tourer
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If your going with the EZ brake. Check out the dealer on ebay. Brand new shipped from EZ brake You won't find a better price. Very pleased with my purchase from him.
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I noticed this too after I installed the EZ shift levers. I fixed the problem by buying a couple of 1" chrome spacers and long stainless steel screws that would go through the shift pegs, spacers, and thread into the levers. Problem cured! And it looks like it was made to be that way.
And it looks like it was made to be that way.
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If you have a pre '09 bike yes, if not you have to go through EZ Brake out of Florida...
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From: key west, fl.
just a quick up date. got the ez brake and shifter yesterday and i had them installed today. definitely more comfort on the floorboards. i just gotta get used to the relocation of the shifter and brake pedal. once again, thanks for everyone's help.
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I have an 08 SG with V&H true duals. It looks like I will have to remove the right side exhaust to change the brake pedal. Has anyone actually done this with an 08 with V&H true duals? It's not that big of a deal to remove exhaust, it will take longer to drive to the dealer to get a new gasket than it will to change out the pedal, but I was just wondering for sure. It looks close if the brake lever will come off with the header in place or not.
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I have an 08 SG with V&H true duals. It looks like I will have to remove the right side exhaust to change the brake pedal. Has anyone actually done this with an 08 with V&H true duals? It's not that big of a deal to remove exhaust, it will take longer to drive to the dealer to get a new gasket than it will to change out the pedal, but I was just wondering for sure. It looks close if the brake lever will come off with the header in place or not.
Dennis
Dennis
Regarding the extended shifter pad, I had to get a cap screw bolt machined down(the head area) so it would fit flush with my shifter pad after I put in a 3/4" spacer. I didn't want a bolt head sticking out of the pad.