Topic: EZ Brake, How Did I Live Without It? (Read 7961 times)

MJZ · « **on:** August 20, 2008, 05:34:08 PM »

I'm going to do you all a favor and help you spend some more chrome money.

I bought the EZ Brake and shifts a couple of weeks ago, put them on the Nana and just like the Traction Dynamics, a few days later thought it was kind of a forgotten waste of money. Yesterday I got on Elvis and immediately noticed a problem, what the heck is wrong with the shifters? Had to run back in the house and order the EZ products for Elvis. It is kind of like a remote control for a television, after you've had one, you can't live without it.
Warning: if you have more than one bike, don't buy one just to try it out, you'll just end up reordering more.

Never knew how much more comfortable my footsies could be after spending a few $$$$.

http://bellsouthpwp.net/e/z/ezbrake/index.htm

miker · « **Reply #1 on:** August 20, 2008, 05:47:47 PM »

Great, friggin great!

MJZ · « **Reply #2 on:** August 20, 2008, 05:50:35 PM »

Quote from: Miker on August 20, 2008, 05:47:47 PM

Great, friggin great!

It's not my fault, blame Jerry, he told me about them and cost me the $$$$ so I thought I'd share the love.

LRebel · « **Reply #3 on:** August 20, 2008, 06:11:25 PM »

Ok, like Miker said, "Friggin Great"!

I like it all, so I can see $469 (+) being spent. I really like the looks of the shift linkage upright - looks much better than the OE piece.

We need a Group Buy... Group Buy! Group Buy! Group Buy! Group Buy! Group Buy!

Someone get on the phone with them and work a deal

kb · « **Reply #4 on:** August 20, 2008, 06:57:59 PM »

Quote from: Miker on August 20, 2008, 05:47:47 PM

Great, friggin great!

Sign me up for one

MJZ · « **Reply #5 on:** August 20, 2008, 08:57:49 PM »

Quote from: LRebel on August 20, 2008, 06:11:25 PM

Ok, like Miker said, "Friggin Great"!

I like it all, so I can see $469 (+) being spent. I really like the looks of the shift linkage upright - looks much better than the OE piece.

We need a Group Buy... Group Buy! Group Buy! Group Buy! Group Buy! Group Buy!

Someone get on the phone with them and work a deal

Sure, now that I paid full price he'll probably offer a discount to everyone else.

LRebel · « **Reply #6 on:** August 20, 2008, 10:52:39 PM »

Quote from: MJZ on August 20, 2008, 08:57:49 PM

Sure, now that I paid full price he'll probably offer a discount to everyone else.

Well, we have to have a Guinea pig

So, is the quality good - finish, chrome and fit? Do you think there would be any problem with the break lever with different exhaust systems?

Sean M Cary · « **Reply #7 on:** August 21, 2008, 06:30:49 AM »

Quote from: MJZ on August 20, 2008, 05:34:08 PM

I'm going to do you all a favor and help you spend some more chrome money.
I bought the EZ Brake and shifts a couple of weeks ago, put them on the Nana and just like the Traction Dynamics, a few days later thought it was kind of a forgotten waste of money. Yesterday I got on Elvis and immediately noticed a problem, what the heck is wrong with the shifters? Had to run back in the house and order the EZ products for Elvis. It is kind of like a remote control for a television, after you've had one, you can't live without it.
Warning: if you have more than one bike, don't buy one just to try it out, you'll just end up reordering more.
Never knew how much more comfortable my footsies could be after spending a few $$$$.

http://bellsouthpwp.net/e/z/ezbrake/index.htm

got them for the SERK - (they offer a military discount) - awesome.

That and the 22" Clearview well worth the $$.

Sean

WFP · « **Reply #8 on:** August 21, 2008, 06:47:02 AM »

What makes them better?

Sean M Cary · « **Reply #9 on:** August 21, 2008, 07:48:39 AM »

Quote from: WFP on August 21, 2008, 06:47:02 AM

What makes them better?

ts a way more natural foot position for the brake (lower and more forward) and it extends the shifter out and down also, easier for both since there is less movement to get to them. I used to have to swing my foot out and over the brake to hit it, then have my foot angled up...now I just kind of lift it and slide it forward.

With my big feet they were pretty much a requirement.

WFP · « **Reply #10 on:** August 21, 2008, 08:07:35 AM »

Thanks, I understand now!

Quote from: Florida Marine on August 21, 2008, 07:48:39 AM

ts a way more natural foot position for the brake (lower and more forward) and it extends the shifter out and down also, easier for both since there is less movement to get to them. I used to have to swing my foot out and over the brake to hit it, then have my foot angled up...now I just kind of lift it and slide it forward.

With my big feet they were pretty much a requirement.

MJZ · « **Reply #11 on:** August 21, 2008, 10:22:12 AM »

Quote from: Florida Marine on August 21, 2008, 07:48:39 AM

ts a way more natural foot position for the brake (lower and more forward) and it extends the shifter out and down also, easier for both since there is less movement to get to them. I used to have to swing my foot out and over the brake to hit it, then have my foot angled up...now I just kind of lift it and slide it forward.

With my big feet they were pretty much a requirement.

Yep, I agree. I've found also I am using the heel shifter for the first time in my life since it is not taking up space on the footboard and all I have to do is slide the heel back a bit and press down. It is a much more natural position for the heel and for the brake foot. Also much safer for the brake accessability since you don't have to raise your heel / foot to brake.

JCZ · « **Reply #12 on:** August 21, 2008, 10:27:32 AM »

Put them on a year or two ago. Wearing a size 12 boot....it makes all the difference in the world. The E-Z Brake extended shifters are worth their money, too!

Never realized such a small thing could make such a big difference.

SilverDawg · « **Reply #13 on:** August 21, 2008, 10:29:45 AM »

Anyone have any pics of these installed?

miker · « **Reply #14 on:** August 21, 2008, 10:34:23 AM »

"Never realized such a small thing could make such a big difference."

Schmoops said that whilst being knocked up with our 1st pup 20+ years ago...

Ghost Rider · « **Reply #15 on:** August 21, 2008, 10:47:52 AM »

Quote from: Miker on August 21, 2008, 10:34:23 AM

"Never realized such a small thing could make such a big difference."

Schmoops said that whilst being knocked up with our 1st pup 20+ years ago...

Sean M Cary · « **Reply #16 on:** August 21, 2008, 11:07:09 AM »

Quote from: SilverDawg on August 21, 2008, 10:29:45 AM

Anyone have any pics of these installed?

do a search I posted pics

SilverDawg · « **Reply #17 on:** August 22, 2008, 08:55:38 PM »

Quote from: Florida Marine on August 21, 2008, 11:07:09 AM

do a search I posted pics

How 'bout a link..I'm lazy

Sean M Cary · « **Reply #18 on:** August 24, 2008, 03:46:27 PM »

Quote from: SilverDawg on August 22, 2008, 08:55:38 PM

How 'bout a link..I'm lazy

owe me a beer...

http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=23610.0

MJZ · « **Reply #19 on:** August 24, 2008, 06:58:41 PM »

Here are a couple of pictures of the heel and toe shifters

MJZ · « **Reply #20 on:** August 24, 2008, 06:59:33 PM »

Twolanerider · « **Reply #21 on:** August 24, 2008, 07:23:27 PM »

Quote from: MJZ on August 24, 2008, 06:58:41 PM

Here are a couple of pictures of the hell and toe shifters

Oh crap....

(One accessory I can do without!)

MJZ · « **Reply #22 on:** August 24, 2008, 07:29:15 PM »

Quote from: MJZ on August 24, 2008, 06:58:41 PM

Here are a couple of pictures of the heel and tit shifters

Better?

hogasm · « **Reply #23 on:** August 24, 2008, 07:45:27 PM »

What are you going to do with the original ones?

Dash Riprock · « **Reply #24 on:** August 24, 2008, 07:48:29 PM »

Mark....."tit shifter"?

Got something else on your mind??

MJZ · « **Reply #25 on:** August 24, 2008, 09:07:20 PM »

Just wanted to see what "eagle eye" might catch that, you win!

MJZ · « **Reply #26 on:** August 24, 2008, 09:15:05 PM »

Quote from: hogasm on August 24, 2008, 07:45:27 PM

What are you going to do with the original ones?

That is an easy one, throw them in the ever expanding Harley Davidson OEM graveyard (storeroom). I can't think of one thing I've ever gotten out of that graveyard to reuse but I keep thinking that one day I'll sell a bike and want to put it back to stock.
Maybe one day I'll melt all that chit down and make a statue of AJ.

SBB · « **Reply #27 on:** August 24, 2008, 09:20:11 PM »

Quote from: MJZ on August 24, 2008, 09:15:05 PM

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Maybe one day I'll melt all that chit down and make a statue of AJ.

Now that's funny!

ultrafxr · « **Reply #28 on:** August 24, 2008, 10:45:56 PM »

Quote from: MJZ on August 20, 2008, 05:50:35 PM

It's not my fault, blame Jerry, he told me about them and cost me the $$$$ so I thought I'd share the love.

Sure is fun spending your $$$ MJZ.

Twolanerider · « **Reply #29 on:** August 25, 2008, 12:09:51 AM »

Quote from: MJZ on August 24, 2008, 09:15:05 PM

That is an easy one, throw them in the ever expanding Harley Davidson OEM graveyard (storeroom). I can't think of one thing I've ever gotten out of that graveyard to reuse but I keep thinking that one day I'll sell a bike and want to put it back to stock.
Maybe one day I'll melt all that chit down and make a statue of AJ.

Just keep going MJ. A few years ago I discovered I was literally a frame, a set of engine cases, a main wire harness and about $200 in incidentals from enough parts to build a Softail. Ended up spending enough extra to paint the various tins all one color. Still was the cheapest Evo bike I ever had.

SilverDawg · « **Reply #30 on:** August 26, 2008, 01:06:25 AM »

Quote from: Florida Marine on August 24, 2008, 03:46:27 PM

owe me a beer...

http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=23610.0

Absolutely, Thanks.

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