Better Brake Feel and More Space | Harley Davidson Touring SoftBrake Extended Brake Lever Install

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If you ride a Harley Davidson touring bike, you may feel that it is unnatural to hit the brake lever with your foot. SoftBrake offers a wide variety of pedals ranging in both width and length to allow you to get that perfect, natural feel when hitting the brake. Another added benefit is more room on the floorboard for your foot.

[@ScottGalvanGalvanicMoltenGlass]

Just pick up a 2015 ultra limited I'm 6'2" size 13 boot the rear break sucks as is I'm so glad I came across your video. Ordering one as soon as I figure out what's going to work best. Lower the lever the better for that natural filling

[@FocusedGarage]

It makes a huge difference!

[@roadking5768]

I just picked up my 2020 Ultra Limited. I’m 6’1” with a size 15 boot. I really started hating my Harley with less than 100 miles because I had such a hard time applying the rear brake. I was delighted to see your video and just ordered the 1+ Softbrake. Hopefully this will solve my problem. Thanks.

[@FocusedGarage]

Let us know what you think about it!

[@ronaldofurlanassis884]

@@FocusedGarage Did you need to install a floorboard spacers?

[@John-pi4id]

Good video mate. I'm 6'1" and I get cramps in my calf lifting my leg to get to the brake pedal. Gonna try adjusting the master cylinder screw first but the deal you got looks like the solution.

[@FocusedGarage]

This makes such a huge difference, I highly recommend it.

[@bobnafzinger3300]

I couldn't make out the part number on the video, what is the part number you got? I have a 2017 Ultra Limited and I like how yours looks.

[@carolinarider5237]

I installed this on my bike ,all though it was other brand . I found it easier to leave the brake pedal pad on and replace while it's off. Especially putting it back on because the lowers kinda get in the way when you are tighten the bolt back on. And let me add it will be wierd as heck feeling when you go on your test ride and try it out. Seems like I have to push the pedal harder , but once the muscle memory kicks in it good and I like it a lot. Just some heads up stuff. 👍

[@FocusedGarage]

Thanks for the comment! I agree, it takes a ride to get used to it, but once you are used to it I can't ever imagine going back to the way it was before. This makes it so much better.

[@carolinarider5237]

@@FocusedGarage I agree 💯 I also bought a extended heel shifter and lowered my toe shifter straight . Now, This is only for someone who likes the heel shifter and uses the heel shifter 100% of the time , which I do. I never use the toe shifter to shift up, only down. And that is a game changer as well.... 💯%

[@lisar3006]

That is more like the brake pad on my 1972 FLH police special. The paddle on my 2002 FLSTC is higher and it is harder for me to use the rear brake at low speeds in the friction zone. I will look into this paddle.

[@FocusedGarage]

This makes such a nice difference! Highly recommended.

[@taezillarc]

how did you get the 3 support screws out without them snapping on you?

[@RoadieWingZZ]

Good overview. I have a ‘19 FLTRU and wondered if the +1 W was the correct lever to achieve the desired change. You’ve confirmed that to be the case 👍

[@FocusedGarage]

Happy to help! Now that I've got some miles on this thing I absolutely love how this feels.

[@fb510m]

so it appears to me that the brake lever is black, then starting at the "neck" of the pedal the color turns from black to "chrome"? am I looking at this correctly? if so, I wouldn't be pleased with that aesthetic, function yes certainly, not crazy about the look - I'll just get the chrome one it this is the case. very well explained video, I just subscribed, looking forward to more of your work! thanks

[@FocusedGarage]

On the new pedal, the entire thing is black. No chrome whatsoever. Anything forward of @11:47 in the video shows this. Thanks for the comment! I love the change from the new pedal. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bnq8pKGuadFrfrs

[@petedetects7012]

Great job , ? I wear a 14 shoe size and also have an ultra. Being 6'4 " I was hoping to put the 3" soft break . You mentioned that the 1 " extension was the longest you could use on your ultra. Was that comment accurate. To me it looked like there was enough room to use the 3" soft break. Thanks for sharing. Pete

[@FocusedGarage]

Hey there! For exact measurement combinations and fitment questions, feel free to check directly with SoftBrake. They are very willing to answer any questions about different combos about what works and what doesn't. The pedal I installed made a huge difference for me!

[@oldninjarider]

Thanks this helped a lot

[@FocusedGarage]

Not a problem!

[@funhumanusa]

I just blew a great weekend of riding! YOU NEED THE SPACERS. 2021 ultra limited, it is not the fairing lowers, the brake pedal arm hits the floorboard.

[@FocusedGarage]

I guess it depends on the bike.

[@ronaldofurlanassis884]

Did you install the +1"W or bigger? I would like to buy but I am not sure witch one. I think longer would be better for me. But I am reading the fairing lowers are the problem.

[@williambartsch4744]

did you add the floorboard spacer kit for this brake lever?

[@FocusedGarage]

I did not have to use the spacer kit with this configuration.

[@ScottGalvanGalvanicMoltenGlass]

Just seen that it requires his a spacer UT didn't notice you using one. product requires floorboard bracket spacer kit part number SB FBSK-09. Three wheelers require part number SB FBSK TRI. You can also use any other floor board spacer kit as long as it moves the brackets out

[@FocusedGarage]

Different length pedals will require the floorboard spacer. This is also dependent on other fitment variables. To know for sure on your application, check with SoftBrake.

[@ScottGalvanGalvanicMoltenGlass]

@@FocusedGarage just got off the phone with the owner and he just about called me a lier when I told him about you not using a spacer kit. Then I seen several other videos showing the same thing. He freaked out said it was absolutely required. Lol needless to say I didn't order the spacer kit yet. 😅 he's all but hurt I told him if it don't work I'll return it he hung up. What an ass.

[@bubba0701]

I installed the soft brake on my 2018 Roadking..I find that there is a good amount of travel before the brake grabs. Any suggestions or solutions to address this issue? I love the product otherwise. Thanks

[@FocusedGarage]

Make sure the nut that secures the lever to the master cylinder is tight and that the cotter pin is in place. This lever shouldn't bring any new travel that wasn't there before. If all else fails, contact Softbrake directly!

[@bubba0701]

ok I will check thank you.

[@FocusedGarage]

No problem!

[@Hhhhhgggihgdd]

Did you figure out what was causing it ?

[@bubba0701]

no..I did not..

[@wb4514]

Would the extended lever work with the floorboard extension kit ?

[@FocusedGarage]

Yes it would! You can check with the company for other fitment compatibility as well.

[@carolinarider5237]

Yes. It works on my bike. I

[@FocusedGarage]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@higgsboson3356]

Your actual issue is not the brake pedal but that size 8.5 shoe size😂

[@FocusedGarage]

It's 11 but okay.

[@SethMcClaine]

30' shorter is a bold claim, especially from someone demoing it with a soft soled shoe... The product is a great idea, I don't think you need to come up with BS stats. Also, suggesting W-D 40 on plastic/rubber.... come on dude!

[@FocusedGarage]

Thanks for the input.