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[onevtwinlover]

Following up on my experiance on installing the freedom pipes....... As we discussed earlier, there is a clearance issue with the front right header and the rear billet brake pedal.  I heated the header and bent it in as per Freedom Cycle's installation instructions.  I also cut back the heat shield to allow for the 1/4" clearance.  However, I had noticed that the right floor board was vibrating more than the left and was concerned that as the header heated up and expanded and the motor vibrated within the rubber motor mounts that I was getting some contact between the two parts.  I didn't want to bend the header any more, so I decided to install the Kuryakyn brake pedal # 1027 which looks almost exactly like the original.  After doing this, I wished I had done it from the get go and not bothered bending the header pipe and cutting the heat shield.  This is an easy job when the header is off, somewhat harder when the header is on because it is difficult removing the pin that connects the brake pedal to the master cylinder.  So for you guys considering this change, I think it is well worth the $89 for the Kuryakyn pedal.  Just do it all together!!   [smiley=beerchug.gif]

[hd-dude]

Onetwin;
Thanks for the update. I have ordered the "kit" from Freedom but it has not yet arrived. I did have some concern about "clearancing" the pipe. I will go ahead and order the pedal from Kuryakin. Is it longer than the stock pedal?

[DW6019]

There are several brands of pedals out there, The EZ Brake, Bubba's etc. Check them out, I think you will find them more comfortable than the taller Kurakyn pedal (and made here vs tawain). And yes they are longer and have the "billet look" like the OE pedal.

[mr_magoo]

Thanks for the tip on the brake pedal have a buddy who ordered the set up as well, will let him know about the brake pedal.

[onevtwinlover]

The main concern when ordering a new pedal is the thickness of the arm down near the exhaust.  You will notice that the stock arm has a very wide section in this area were as many of the others are the same width all the way from where it bolts on to the pedal itself.

[BLM777]

Unless they moved Milwaukee to Taiwan, Kuryakyn Holdings fabricates at many of the same metal shops and foundries as does HD in South Milwaukee.  Most of their plating is done in West Allis, WS.  Never had a problem with their service, warranties or customer support.

[DW6019]

If you want to use that JAP looking Kurakyn on your 30K bike go ahead. But to me it's just cheap JAP crap. All of it.  In my opinion any of the Kurakyn stuff just cheapens the bike. My 2 cents.

[Twolanerider]

If you want to use that JAP looking Kurakyn on your 30K bike go ahead. But to me it's just cheap JAP crap. All of it.

[BLM777]

AMEN.......2Lane......I was really concerned that I had "cheapened" my scoot with the use of selected Kuryakan products.  After learning that the Milwaukee origins of the parts were really undercover "JAP" items I had planned on spending most of the week getting them off and replaced with foreign outsourced HD products.  Guess I'll just leave them alone since at least one other contributor feels they're OK.    [smiley=confused5.gif]

[mr_magoo]

The difference in thickness of the arms on the pedals is probably the fact that one is billet aluminum and the other is steel.  I know EZ brake uses steel.

[onevtwinlover]

I'm gonna jump on this too!!  I've been very pleased with all of the Kuryakyn parts that I have used on several bikes.  Quality seems to be as good or better then OEM parts, and in many cases they offer parts the the motor company just doesn't have.  The prices seem to be reasonable as well. [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

[mr_magoo]

Does kuryakyn have peeling chrome?

[BLM777]

 [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]......Magoo..never heard of any peeling or discoloring.  Guess it's those "JAP's" in South Milwaukee and West Allis doing the chroming on the "cheap" Kuryakyn hardware.

[Twolanerider]

In all seriousness I really have had excellent luck with Kuryakyn products over the years.  Both the products themselves and their customer service.  In fact their customer service has been far and way superior to almost any company (including HD) that I've ever dealt with.  A couple of warranty parts have been replaced no questions asked, no hassle, with one piece being well beyond standard warranty.  I even told them of its age and the service rep simply said "no problem, we'll just send you one."

They've been helpful on the phone figuring things out on the front end of a purchase and they've been good on the rare occasion something has crapped out or been wrong on the back end of a purchase.  Since the parts themselves have seemed to be of a completely acceptable quality also that leaves very little to complain about regarding this particular vendor.  At least in my experience they deserve nothing other than a "job well done."

[hd-dude]

The Freedom pipes, PCIII, and Air cleaner came in yesterday and I installed them today. [smiley=huepfenjump3.gif] WHAT A DIFFERENCE!!!!!! [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif] The sound is awesome, power increase over stock is incredible. I went ahead and purchased the Kuriakyn pedal as recommended by onetwin. Installation of the whole setup was a breeze.

Thanks to all who have contributed info on this setup. It is truly worth the $'s. And yes I am still going to have it dynoed and will post the #'s when completed.

Have a great Christmas!!!