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Old Dec 28, 2006 | 09:59 PM
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Just turned my first 100 miles on an 07 eglide std. Like the bike, not crazy about the front brake. Always had Japanese bikes with the adjustment on the lever. The brakes stop it but the lever has to be almost all the way in before I get any "pedal". Anybody dealt with this? Thanks
 
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Old Dec 28, 2006 | 10:06 PM
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top off fluid? never adjusted or so long cant remember. change,bleed,caliper grease,pads. master cylender kit?
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Old Dec 28, 2006 | 10:26 PM
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Sounds very much as though your brakes need bled. I'd have them checked as soon as possible at the dealer's!!
 
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SS lines and upgraded pads are your only hope
 
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