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Old Apr 28, 2009 | 11:43 AM
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i'm looking to switch out my stock brake pedal out of 07 road king. i've been checking out e-z brake and softbrake, but wanted to if anyone has used either one?
 
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Old Apr 28, 2009 | 12:01 PM
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I have the E-Z Brake and the matching Extended Shift Lever. I've never used the softbrake but I love the E-Z Brake.



 
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had it on my 03,05 and now my 07, 6'5" 38" inseam,, only way to ride for me
 
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Old Apr 28, 2009 | 12:29 PM
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I have the E-Z Brake and the matching Extended Shift Lever. I've never used the softbrake but I love the E-Z Brake.



i ride with toe shifter only as well. did you notice a big difference with the e-z shifter vs. stock?
 
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Old Apr 28, 2009 | 12:35 PM
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+1 on the e-z brake. Change the whole feel of the brake pedal so I wasn't having to lift the whole foot to get a good angle on the brake pedal. I use a different extended shift lever on teh other side from walter's workshop.
 
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Old Apr 28, 2009 | 12:47 PM
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I opted for the SoftBrake version and if I had it to do again, I would probably try the EZ brake this time around. I may be mistaken, but it seemed to me that the Softbrake was merely re-clocked rather than extended. Just my .02
 
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Made this copy of an EZ Brake a few years back. Love it.
 
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I have both the EZ Brake and EZ Shift levers, and feel they are a must have option. The brake is in a much better position, and the shifters allow me to place my size 14 boots in a natural position.
 
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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....
 
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Originally Posted by HDV-GLIDE
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....
Sounds like you need to design an extension for the shifter peg to move it out an inch.
 
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