Softail Models Standard, Custom, Night Train, Deuce, Springer, Heritage, Fatboy, Deluxe, Rocker and Cross Bones.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

rear brake location adj. after 3" ext.

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #1  
Old 07-06-2006 | 09:38 PM
Schlager's Avatar
Schlager
Thread Starter
|
Advanced
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 79
Likes: 0
From: PA
Default rear brake location adj. after 3" ext.

I put the 3" fwd. control ext. kit on today & took it for a quick spin. All feels good except the rear brake. Not because of bleeding them, just the location. I would like to adjust it so the pedal is rotated back. On my sportbikes you could take the brake and clutch peg/arm off & adjust them how you wanted them because the were splined. Is there any way to make that type of adjustment, am I blind, or am I SOL?
 
  #2  
Old 07-07-2006 | 02:49 PM
fxstcguy98's Avatar
fxstcguy98
Road Master
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 1,192
Likes: 3
From: Columbus, OH
Default RE: rear brake location adj. after 3" ext.

What model is your bike? On mine, you loosed the nut on the pushrod, you take the pin out of the pushrod on the bottom of the pedal and turn the pushrod until it's at the required length. It might take a couple of tries to get it at the right height.

[IMG]local://upfiles/7366/24CA407D74104AB2A1BD829D6C26E349.jpg[/IMG]
 
  #3  
Old 07-07-2006 | 05:14 PM
Schlager's Avatar
Schlager
Thread Starter
|
Advanced
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 79
Likes: 0
From: PA
Default RE: rear brake location adj. after 3" ext.

Night Train............. didnt notice any adjustment like that
 
  #4  
Old 07-07-2006 | 06:07 PM
Cessna172's Avatar
Cessna172
Cruiser
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 181
Likes: 0
From:
Default RE: rear brake location adj. after 3" ext.

Understand your dilemma. I too have the three inch extensions. The problem is with the master cylinder and pedal assembly being essentially a single operating unit, the pedal height is non-adjustable. Some solutions I've seen and heard are:

1. Using an aftermarket pedal lever
2. Using a custom (thicker) pedal pad - this I've seen done by shimming the pedal pad out higher
3. Bending the pedal lever (true story)
4. Using thicker sole shoes
5. In my case, I just got used to it.

[sm=icon_cheers.gif]
 
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Daddy454
2014-2023 Touring Models
21
04-25-2017 07:20 PM
TxAnthony
Dyna Glide Models
3
01-07-2017 03:48 PM
Guzz
Touring Models
3
08-05-2014 07:43 AM
Jessie
General Harley Davidson Chat
3
06-01-2011 12:59 AM
tramp
Dyna Glide Models
5
08-17-2008 01:41 AM



Quick Reply: rear brake location adj. after 3" ext.



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 12:27 PM.