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E-Brake Handle
So my dad bought an '11 Tri Glide. Has anyone got a suggestion for the emergency brake handle that hits the passenger floor board when it is in the down postion? A new bike that has the paint gone from the brake handle and the floor board. Seems as though this was an after-thought by the MOCO.
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So my dad bought an '11 Tri Glide. Has anyone got a suggestion for the emergency brake handle that hits the passenger floor board when it is in the down postion? A new bike that has the paint gone from the brake handle and the floor board. Seems as though this was an after-thought by the MOCO.
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So my dad bought an '11 Tri Glide. Has anyone got a suggestion for the emergency brake handle that hits the passenger floor board when it is in the down postion? A new bike that has the paint gone from the brake handle and the floor board. Seems as though this was an after-thought by the MOCO.
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It seems to be the general consensus here that it is junk, mine included. Remove it and the cables that go to the calipers. Leave the actuator arm and spring that holdes it in place on the calipers
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I think a service tech posted here some time ago that the TG rear brakes should be adjusted about every 2400 miles. My dealer quoted me labor of 150 bucks for the procedure! I don't have that kind of money! I can run up 2400 miles in no time. I'll be adjusting the rears on my own until the warranty runs out. Then I'll consider an alternative solution.
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The parking brake is now removed from M3's TG and will shortly be removed from mine. It is basically useless. My parking brake has never been adjusted and I have 20,000 miles on my TG. The rear braking is fine. The parking brake is useless so I never give it any thought.
I will apply my front brakes with a Velcro strap if I feel the need of extra braking when I park.
I will apply my front brakes with a Velcro strap if I feel the need of extra braking when I park.
Last edited by oldmsocko; Dec 4, 2010 at 11:50 AM.
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I don't use mine. I don't trust it. I leave it in 1st gear when parked. I chock the wheels when I warm it up in the cold weather.
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I think a service tech posted here some time ago that the TG rear brakes should be adjusted about every 2400 miles. My dealer quoted me labor of 150 bucks for the procedure! I don't have that kind of money! I can run up 2400 miles in no time. I'll be adjusting the rears on my own until the warranty runs out. Then I'll consider an alternative solution.
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