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Softail Slim Rear Brake lever

  • Mesmer
    Mesmer
    5 years ago
    Hi guys, wondering if anyone has a solution for my dilemma. My partner has a 2019 Slim which in and of itself is fantastic, but there is one slight niggle: being somewhat short of stature the rear brake lever is essentially inaccessible to her given the air cleaner is in the way. So, my question is, is there a lever on the market that extends further down the foot board to allow her to reach it?
    Much appreciated.

    Thanks

    Alan
  • Ken in Cairns
    Ken in Cairns
    5 years ago
    I can adjust the push rod on mine to change the angle of the pedal, have you tried that, or is it still not enough ? 
  • Mesmer
    Mesmer
    5 years ago
    Quoting Ken in Cairns on 26 Sep 2019 02:36 AM

    I can adjust the push rod on mine to change the angle of the pedal, have you tried that, or is it still not enough ? 

    Not has a look at that yet but I will and let you know how I get on. I rather think it's going to need something more though.
  • Mesmer
    Mesmer
    5 years ago
    Quoting Ken in Cairns on 26 Sep 2019 02:36 AM

    I can adjust the push rod on mine to change the angle of the pedal, have you tried that, or is it still not enough ? 

    Quoting Mesmer on 26 Sep 2019 07:07 AMedited: 26 Sep 2019 07:08 AM

    Not has a look at that yet but I will and let you know how I get on. I rather think it's going to need something more though.

    Doesn't appear to be adjustable :-(
  • RossW
    RossW
    5 years ago
    Have you thought about getting a slimmer air cleaner? I have a SE ventilator on my Sport Glide largely because the air cleaner is right where my knee goes. The ventilator one sticks out less than the stock one with h the Stage 1 kit.
  • Ken in Cairns
    Ken in Cairns
    5 years ago
    On mine you have to remove the clevis pin from the pedal and turn the whole rod after undoing the locknut at the master cylinder end.
    Have a look in your manual if you have one.
    Maybe someone with a Softail can chime in.

    Changing the air cleaner might help as well as suggested.
  • Birtyyy
    Birtyyy
    5 years ago
    As Ken said you can adjust the clevis on the rod coming out of the master cylinder, quite a bit of adjustment in it actually to raise or lower the pedal. I have a Street bob and I actually need to raise it up but I can only go so far due to my exhaust. I did some searching for aftermarket pedals and there is nothing available for me but there are options for mid mounts and for floorboards so you should be able to find something.
  • Mesmer
    Mesmer
    5 years ago
    Many thanks for all the replies, much appreciated. Having looked at the pedal, the issue isn't one of height but really it needs to come back further, say 5-10cms. The air cleaner on the slim is probably as narrow as they come so maybe not an option to change that. Although it's my partner's bike I've had a few runs on it and even at my height (180cms) it's pretty far away. Tried doing a controlled u-turn using the rear brake and it's almost impossible so not just my partner having difficulties with it. I would also say that it has a Badlander seat on it which is slightly higher than the original so maybe that doesn't help. Definitely got to find a shorter brake lever.
    Cheers.