Hello to all,
I am wanting to move my brake pedal foward a little bit and I was wondering if any of you have any recommendations for an extended brake pedal arm for Ultra Limited. The only one I have been able to find so far is a Kuryakyn one model 9672 (with lowers in chrome finish). Has anyone tried that particular one? Just curious because depending on what vendore site I go to it has very mixed reviews, and the fact that Kuryakyn doesnt even list them for sale on their site anymore makes me wonder...any advice would be great!!

 

Not on a tour but on a Softail. My suggestion is get smaller feet. But that's hard to do. Certain shoes make a big difference.

Try adjusting the position on what you have. Spline position or shift rod. If that doesn't work, just remember, that longer arm adds travel length to shift. Like anything else, you just have to retrain your leg and ankle.

Seems the older I get, that just takes more effort. .

Been on a lot of bikes. Use to work on them as a hobby. I remember one CVO Dana that had a lockup clutch, way high shift lever and straight drag bars.

I am not sure how the owner could stand it. Actually, I don't think he could since he totalled it within a year.

 

Ignore the idiot post above, people that add nothing to a conversation or question...


the Kuryakyn works great, gives you more leverage, more advantage over stock. When ordering it or the Softbrake which is the other option, pay attention to whether you are ordering with or without lowers, which you mentioned.

Here's what the difference is when viewed from the side, stock and Kuryakyn compared. The consensus is that either work fine, Kuryakyn or Softbrake, both are better than the stock.



It is an animated .gif so let it run a few cycles to compare the difference

 

Thanks for the helpful info bud!... It looks like the kuryakyn moves the pedal forward about a half an inch and down about the same from your pics... That would be a big help! Due to an ankle injury I have a little difficulty flexing my ankle up so high now to the awkward stock postion and I think lower and a bit forward will be a big help... Thanks for the insight, I really appreciate it!

 

SoftBrake is the one I use. I'm currently running the +1W (1" longer and offset) to fit with my lowers. It's also 20º lower than stock for a better foot position. You can choose chrome or black...and plain, slotted, or holes.
Here's a link to it: https://softbrake.com/product/softbr...-2014-present/
If going with the offset one, you'll also need to space out your footboards as noted on the site. I much prefer the footboards being out a bit more anyway.



Plus...I'm using the Kuryakyn spacers that move the footboards out 1" and forward 1" in addition to the HD extended footboards...so now they're 1" out & 2" forward.

 

Thanks!!! Love the way the pedal looks. I already have the footboard spacers on my bike to move the pedals outward 3/4 inch. That was the first thing I did and have done on all the bikes I have...stock are just too close to the motor, plus these new rushmore bikes put out soooo much more heat down there, having any extra room for air flow is a plus.. I just went to their site and I was looking at the 1 inch longer one just as you mentioned.. I am curious how it compares to the kuryakyn extended brake lever..

 

I have used Softbrake previously. But it was on back order so I ordered the Kuryakyn. I will be ordering a Softbrake to replace the Kuryakyn because I prefer the SoftBrake pedal angles better than the Kuryakyn. Or it could a difference between my 1989, 2002 and now my 2019.

 

Agreed on the heat thing...and I just find it more comfortable having the footboard moved out. I've had the SoftBrake pedal on my last couple of bikes...can't comment on the Kury one as I've never had it.

Although reading their description, the one for bikes with lowers is the same length as stock (not extended like the one for no lowers). Plus I like the additional options of slotted or holes that SoftBrake has, as opposed to plain.

This from their description...
Kuryakyn Extended Brake Pedals are the best solution to providing extra room and more natural rear brake operation for Harley-Davidson Touring and Trike models. Kuryakyn Extended Brake Pedals for models without fairing lowers are noticeably longer than stock and place the pad location at a lower and flatter angle for easier rider operation. Extended Brake Pedals for models with fairing lowers are essentially the same length as stock to avoid interference, but the angle of the pad location has been lowered and flattened for more neutral positioning, making it easier for the operator to engage.
· Includes bronze pivot bushings with grease fitting to ensure smooth operation and long life
· Accepts stock brake pedal pad, as well as any custom brake pedal pad designed for the stock pedal
· Made from quality steel available in Chrome or Gloss Black finishes

 

I have the Kuryakyn for bikes without lowers, and while the one for your bike won’t be as long, if it’s anything like this one at all it will be a huge improvement. Fit and finish of the actual product looked better than the stock Harley takeoff. I also installed the 3/4 Kuryakyn spacers to move my boards away from the bike for my size14 boots

 

How would adjusting the shift lever help on the brake side?


OP I use a Softbrake rear brake lever, one inch longer than standard, on my Street Glide.