How to install Soft brake - Rear brake lever

Here's a quick video on how to install the Soft Brake rear brake lever on a Harley-Davidson Electra Glide. This product lowers the brake pedal and brings it closer to the floorboard for easier use. www.softbrake.com
For information on my Ride Like a Pro dvds, book, downloads, thumb drive and training locations, www.ridelikeapro.com
We still have the two video special going on, two for 20.00 +5.00 for shipping. Surviving the Mean Streets 2 and Shortcuts to Riding Like a Pro. You must call our toll free, 866-868-7433 to get this offer, it's not posted on our website. Please give my son Tony a thumbs up
and subscribe to his new KZbin Channel called, Leo Rides. He's stationed in Northern Italy and will be filming his rides on his new Kawasaki Z650. • Video

[@jobeta22]

Today, I remove my arm without removing the three bolts. Pain the you know what. Thank you for showing us the easy way

[@StormryderCB900f]

I just subscribed to Ride Like A Pro ... for one reason .. he is all about making everyone a better rider for safety.. I have ridden for over 30 years a find his KZbin videos very informative.

[@motorman857]

Welcome aboard!

[@gropplife]

Glad I found this video and ordered a softbrake pedel! Put it on yesterday and my bike feels 1000 times better and easier to control at low speeds. Also the install guide helped alot and especially the heads up to heat the bolts to release the loctite.

[@fabman101fabman5]

Thanks Jerry, I installed the rear foot brake lever, the front hand brake lever and clutch lever. Like a whole new bike. They are great and for slow maneuvering, super awesome.

[@justanotherviewer52]

Thanks Motorman. Looks like a pretty simple job and a good idea.

[@proudamerican7001]

Thanks, Jerry!! After taking your course and your recommendation to put the soft brake on, it made a huge difference for me!!

[@motorman857]

Glad to hear it Svetlana.

[@spencerb8609]

I got the clutch lever today. So much easier to do low speed drills. This is my next mod. Thanks for the tips motorman. He also has a military discount.

[@stuartberke5845]

I just ordered one for the new cvo road glide. This is one great product. I always do this on my bikes. 👍

[@rodneyhanbaum697]

Thank you for another informative how to. Appreciate all you do to help the motorcycle Community

[@stevenpoulin5860]

I bought the Soft Brake Clutch for my street glide after trying to find something and than hearing you talk about it. Glad I did.

[@motorman857]

Any time!

[@mrseven4399]

Perfect timing, I have the Clutch Handle and the soft break on the way! I purchased your Book /CD's and Have learned a lot, but Still practicing and learning something every time out! This retired Fire Fighter Thanks You Sir!!

[@motorman857]

Be very careful when threading those 3 master cylinder bolts back into the frame. It can be tricky.

[@jonnycando]

Ride Like a Pro Jerry Palladino you can use a wire wheel to remove the old locktite and put on some fresh when you put the screws back in.

[@awesomefearsome]

Excellent install!

[@johnwoodworth329]

I have a 97 Heritage Springer. Tried two different extended brake levers (including HD) and was on the verge of selling the bike because rear brake was dangerously inoperable due bad brake pedal position. Then I found Softbrake and everything changed. Moved the pedal forward and down an amazing distance. Bike is a pleasure to ride, and safe too. Can't say enough how pleased I am.

[@Ian-W]

John Woodworth how’s finding neutral? Have same year but the classic, and can’t get it in neutral when idling.

[@johnwoodworth329]

@@Ian-W same problem as you. I generally try going to neutral as I roll to stop, out of second gear. Seems a little easier, but sometimes nothing seems to work.

[@Ian-W]

John Woodworth yep. I adjusted clutch and still the only thing i can do is find it when rolling to a stop. Rats.

[@charlesm9929]

Great install video. Thanks Jerry!

[@BobsGT235]

Excellent video. I initially installed the Softbrake pedal on my 2014 Limited. I then moved it to my 2017 Limited and current 2020 CVO Limited. Harley probably designed it on a computer and never tried it out in actual use.

[@yertelt5570]

Great video. I've watched some where they just removed the bolts for the master cylinder and some where they just struggled with the master cylinder in place. Removing the whole assembly looks much easier. Also looks like you don't have to loosen and move the crash bars this way. Hopefully this is also the case with Kuryakyn extenders, which is what I bought. I did notice some people just remove the whole floor board assembly, just two cap screws and you don't have to worry about getting the tension right on the hinge when you reassemble. Thanks for the video.

[@EddieHugs1]

Hey, Jerry! I just ordered one for my 2016 Street Glide Special. Thanks for the info!

[@andigossweiler1551]

I've also mounted a rear brake pedal lever from softbrake on my '96 Road King and it's a huge improvement in handling the brake! The model from '94 - '96 has the advantage that you can adjust the height of the pedal due to a ratched bolt on the brake master cylinder transmission lever.

[@robocop8368]

Thanks motorman this video helped me so much with putting a soft brake on my 21 road king

[@phillipcabaniss5028]

I am definitely getting one of these!

[@PeteyPablo408]

Glad I saw this video I had seen another video that had said to loosen up the exhaust glad i didn't and came across this one. It was almost easy the hard part was getting it to go back into that round bushes even after Lubricating it.

[@MoeLarrycurly1]

on my 98 Fatboy the pedal was like straight up in the air brake pedal. I have no toes on the right foot I was able to find a older FLH yet newer than my 98 for a touring bike and it laid it down closer to the floorboard ,works great when I had a newer 09 touring bike, I cut or pie cut and bent it to where I needed it and re-welded it. The important thing is to make it fit your body and function the best for you the rider well done 😊🖖🏽

[@rogerscott9332]

"Tighter than a clams ass". that's a technical term by the way. I spit out a mouth full of beer and was laughing my ass off. The dogs looking at me like, Dad, what the hell? Thanks for the info and fun Jerry.

[@bobstrawn4994]

I’m sure a lot of folks could benefit from that!

[@ntpd935ret]

You talked me into it! I ordered one. Thanks Jerry.

[@ntpd935ret]

Got it and followed your video and had it on in about an hour. I did take my time doing it. And yes if you had a third hand it would help pushing the assembly bad on the bike. I wire brushed those three Allen cap screws and ran a tap in the frame holes before I reassembled it and it made it easier. Also made sure I added Lock Tight. The people at SoftBrake are super to deal with! Nice people. Also put a brake level on my wife’s 2015 Limited and she loves it! I’m her hero again!!

[@ntpd935ret]

That was a clutch level and not a brake level I put on my wife’s Limited, sorry! Brings the clutch right in close to the grip and she can handle the friction zone much easier. Great products and thanks to your product reviews we now have them.

[@ChitownRon]

Motorman nothing to do with today’s video. I ordered some of the purple stuff that you talk about. It works great on the concrete driveway. Going to my spa room and the sliding glass door there was reflective film that I removed today. After peeling off this film there was an adhesive residue. I went for the Windex and paper towels in the paper towels were sticking to the residue. I got the purple stuff and sprayed it on use the micro cloth and it removed the residue. Thanks motorman. Regards Patrick

[@motorman857]

Good to know.

[@phillipcabaniss5028]

Bought this pedal, and what’s difference! Thanks for the recommendation!

[@ridermotorman1320]

Great job brother

[@motorman857]

Thanks 👍

[@ScottGalvanGalvanicMoltenGlass]

Ordered the +1 pedal and the owner just called said it wouldn't work 2015 ultra limited then said I need a spacer kit or it wouldn't work as he designed if we don't get the extension kit for the floorboards. I told him I dint order the extension kit because most are not using it. He freaked out said it was absolutely needed. I didn't notice you installing it. I can't wait to get my pedal installed.

[@kellymc239]

Nice work on the install.

[@motorman857]

Thanks 👍

[@curtissumner9797]

I have this on my 2015 flstc, along with the extended shifter

[@chrishunter5041]

Thanks for the how to, best keep the master cylinder upright.

[@tcatnat70]

I keep a soft bristle wire brush in my tool kit, perfect for cleaning threads of Loctite before re-applying and re-threading.

[@kevincraig8257]

I was wondering about that it feels awkward to me cant imagine how uncomfortable it would be for your wife thanks for making everyone aware of this option i will be getting one

[@EasyRiderGreg]

Good install tutorial. Thanks for showing us.

[@motorman857]

Glad to help

[@babybugspaw7085]

Tighter than a Clams Ass! LOL!!That’s tight! Thank you sir for sharing.

[@WhiskyJackR]

So I've fitted three of these so far on Streetglides. The hardest part of the install is fitting the mounting bracket cup over the rubber engine mounting and then aligning the bolts. The first bike I did it slipped on nicely with a little WD40 and the bolts were not too tricky to align and start off in each hole. The second bike was less forgiving and it took some effort to push up the bracket over the rubber engine mounting but still ok. The third bike I've just installed the pedal to was the most unforgiving. Try as I might I could not push up the mounting bracket over the rubber engine mounting enough to be able to align and start off all three screws. I did strip one slightly on the end. I ended up cleaning out all of the threads with solvent so I could easily feel the bolts turning in with my fingers. With two bolts started off in the threads the third could not be aligned easily as the bracket was tilting. I partially wound up the two bolts until I could seat the third bolt and start to wind it in. During the process I took it off and on multiple times to ensure the bolts were not stripping. It was a royal pain. No idea why it was so much harder on this 2022 CVO. I did search on KZbin and there is a video of the install being done without removing the bracket. It requires a little dexterity, some needle nose pliers and the bike was up on a lift. I might try this next time after this experience.

[@motorman857]

What I found was that on some bikes H.D. uses way too much thread lock. I had to heat the bolts with a torch to get them out then put some heat and solvent into the threads and clean them with a steel brush to get the bolts back in without cross threading.

[@Fee.1]

Every time you say cotter pin and washer it reminds me of my mom saying DONT FORGET TO WASHER ASS BOY

[@user-jn9fb5rn2c]

I have a Road King and was thinking about getting an extended break lever because it's uncomfortable having my right leg up so high during slow manuvueres. When I put my feet up on the highway pegs, I kinda heel it Do you think this is similar or better. Im trying to figure out what soft means as well. Thanks for any information.

[@tarheeljim]

Hi, Motorman - was this the standard softbrake lever or the +1 that they sell? Thanks for all the great videos!

[@motorman857]

Sorry but I don't recall which one it was. Give Rick at softbrake a call. I'm sure he'll be glad to help you.

[@josea5949]

I have them on both my bikes and love them. Hey Jerry, I noticed that you have some type of chrome clamp on your crash bars (obviously to protect them in case of a tip over). Who makes them and where did you get them from? Thank you sir.

[@motorman857]

They are from motorcycledropguards.com they prevent any damage to the bike even in severe slides on the ground. Tell em I sent you. I'll be doing a review very soon.

[@josea5949]

Perfect. Thank you Jerry!

[@tarmak968]

Jerry what is the brand name of those engine guard savers you have installed on the bike? BTW which softbrake are you recommending?

[@motorman857]

The engine guards are from motorcycledropguards.com they go on the front and back and under the primary. You can literally slide the bike on the ground dozens of times with zero damage to the bike. Tell em I sent you.

[@gramps1880]

Very interesting. In several of your videos you spoke about a clutch lever for making a easier pull. Any way I can the contact information. Have to send the core back.

[@thomasdenhartog4209]

Hello Motor Man have done video on the brake and clutch level wondering how you like them thinking about installing on my HD limited. Thanks Tom

[@motorman857]

I recommend them highly.

[@gorgo2227]

Jerry, Do you find the need for this on your bike as well? Thanks, Tom

[@grounded7362]

Jerry, is this the standard length arm or +1"?

[@bobgiglio6331]

Having trouble getting the master cylinder back in place on 22 Road Glide limited. Doesn’t want to slide back in.

[@gregmoore6618]

Will that run the risk of bottoming out on floorboards?

[@motorman857]

No.

[@bubba0701]

FYI..I have a 2018 Road King..product is excellent but. Test for travel....

[@bigchief3211]

Will this procedure work the same way with my 2015 FLHTC?

[@motorman857]

Yes. Contact softbrake.com for all the information.

[@Old-n-slo-locked-n-leaned]

I see you have drop guards. Have you reviewed them?

[@motorman857]

Not yet but I will very soon. They work amazingly well.

[@Camel_Jockey]

If you’re referring to the collars on the engine guard, I can tell you they work from personal experience. I just wish I had video taped the motor officer training I took so you could see. I dropped/crashed the bike all day for 8 days out of a 10 ten class until it “clicked” for me. Those collars took such a beating that they had to rotate them by the end of the first week, they work!

[@Old-n-slo-locked-n-leaned]

Ride Like a Pro Jerry Palladino great. I use shaft collars and have been wondering whether the drop guards would work better.

[@motorman857]

@@Old-n-slo-locked-n-leaned There is nothing else like the drop guards on the market. They even come with a guard for the primary.

[@josea5949]

I feel your pain. My MC spent more time on its side or on the ground the first week and a half too. Those guards would of come in great!

[@4dog1977]

MR. JERRY, I HAVE AN 2017 ROAD KING WHAT SIZE SOFT BRAKE LEVER SHOULD I ORDER? KEITH

[@motorman857]

Give Rick at softbrake a call and he will be able to advise you better 208-561-5031

[@4dog1977]

THANK YOU SO MUCH. K

[@PavelShevchuk]

Brand new bike and all hardware is still in freedom units?

[@motorman857]

Freedom units?

[@PavelShevchuk]

@@motorman857 imperial measuring - fractions of inches instead of milimeters

[@PavelShevchuk]

gemini232003 it’s a major PITA to service this kind of machinery in Europe

[@rossbrazier661]

@@PavelShevchuk Why? Just get A/F spanners !

[@datadogie]

Makes you wonder why they are not fitted as standard.

[@motorman857]

I wonder that myself.

[@imagines9688]

hm thats a big difference

[@daveupton]

First thing I changed on the bike. Should be stock.

[@spencerb8609]

Clams ass. 🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂

[@kennetheroh4052]

Doing a 3 hole fluid change is as far as I go on my bike! I will let the mechanics (Harley-Davidson Technicians) do the frustrating stuff! I wouldn’t want to use my wrenches in the wrong way on my bike!

[@bubba0701]

This is a great product but there will be travel in the break pedal...

[@gabrialavichai9615]

I'd pay a Harley mechanic or shop to do it. Don't want the risk or warranty violation of doing it myself.

[@stevenreynolds2327]

Evidentially this company isnt interested in anything but H.D