Brake Pedal Archives - Law Abiding Biker Podcast

One of the first upgrades I make to all my Harley-Davidson motorcycles is swapping out the stock brake pedal for a high-quality, extended aftermarket pedal. In my experience, the stock pedals are awkward and unsafe. An extended brake pedal positions it more forward, offering a much more comfortable and controlled braking experience. No more struggling with your toe underneath the pedal, which means faster response times in emergency situations.

Recently, I tested the SoftBrake extended brake pedal for Harley, and it’s a game changer! SoftBrake is an American company based in Idaho, with all their products proudly manufactured in the USA. The craftsmanship and quality of these pedals are top-notch, and it shows in every detail.

I strongly suggest you watch my video titled, “The First Safety Modification I Do To All Harley-Davidson Motorcycles“, as it goes in more depth on why you need to change out your stock Harley brake pedal ASAP!

We liked the SoftBrake extended brake pedal for Harley so much that we brought it right to the Law Abiding Biker Store!

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PURCHASE A SOFTBRAKE EXTENDED BRAKE PEDAL IN THE LAW ABIDING BIKER STORE

Details:

The answer to more legroom and comfort on floorboard-equipped H-D Models is to move the location of the brake pedal pad while flattening the angle of the pad making it much more comfortable to operate. The amount of extension varies depending on the application. Still, the result is that your foot is no longer “under” the brake pedal, which is a safety issue and makes braking easier and more natural.

Bikes without lower fairings

1″ longer than the stock pedal and 20 degrees lower

Bikes with lower fairings

Same length as stock pedal, but 20 degrees lower

Features:

Bronze bushing with grease fitting for smooth operation and long life
Installs using stock hardware and pedal

MADE IN THE USA!

Options:

Available in chrome or gloss black and for bikes with or without lower farings.

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Harley stock rear brake pedals are too far back and sit up too high. It's hard to cover your brake with your foot when approaching intersections. It is just an unnatural position and a safety issue as your toes actually sit underneath the rear brake pedal while resting your feet on the floorboards. (see install video below)

I don't know why Harley puts stock rear brake pedals in this ridiculous position. I am 5′-8″ tall and average size and the pedal is still awkward. I can only imagine how awkward it feels for taller riders. I need to be able to comfortably cover my rear brake and also apply it quickly if necessary.

This is why we now put Kuryakyn Extended Brake Pedals on all our Harley touring models and carry them right in the Law Abiding Biker Store. It puts the pedal forward about 2 1/4″ and lowers it. I can tell you this is significant and puts it in a much more ergonomic position. It makes it safer to easily cover your brake and apply your rear brake quickly without your toes being underneath it.