I just picked up my new ultra limited and when I rode home I noticed the front brakes seemed very mushy. On my 08 heritage that I had, the front brakes were pretty firm. I have never had a bike with abs so I am not sure if this is normal. The rear brakes feel right. The front you have to pull the lever a good bit before the brakes start to engage. Is this normal or am I just paranoid? Thanks.

 

I haven't ridden an ABS Harley, but had an ABS BMW for many years. They are mushy! I suggest you pop over to the Touring forum and take a look in there. You'll find ABS gets covered every now and then, also worth using 'search'.

 

My 09 Ultra feels teh same as my 07 RKC did on the brakes, only diff is when the abs activates.

 

my '11 Limited's brakes dont feel mushy at all...front or back...

 

My 2010 Limited with ABS do not feel "mushy".

 

Suggest you takle it back to teh dealer and have them look it over.

 

Something wrong...ABS brakes are not mushy. I have them on a 09 UC and never did they feel soft or, as you describe, mushy.

 

Probably not bled correctly at the dealership. Could be that there is still air in your brake line.

 

Guess I will try and bleed them this weekend. It should be easy enough.

 

Do it wrong and you will have to have dealer rest the system under warranty have them fix it