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  • offbeatmammal
    offbeatmammal
    5 years ago
    I've noticed on the initial rides on my Street Bob that, compared to my previous Dyna Low Rider, the rear brake is next to useless... is it just mine, or is this a common "feature"?
    Going to ask the dealer to check it when I go back for first service, but wondered if others have noticed similar?
  • abmbaz
    abmbaz
    5 years ago
    Quoting offbeatmammal on 06 Jul 2018 07:28 AM

    I've noticed on the initial rides on my Street Bob that, compared to my previous Dyna Low Rider, the rear brake is next to useless... is it just mine, or is this a common "feature"?

    Going to ask the dealer to check it when I go back for first service, but wondered if others have noticed similar?

    My 2018 Fat Boy is the same . .. I doubt it would pull up a Lambretta ridden by a miniature poodle wearing a light collar!
    I have a bit over 3000klm and it hasn't  improved at all? 
  • Bonkerz
    Bonkerz
    5 years ago
    MY 09 Streetbob's rear brake is a hunk of shit.  I keep meaning to look at it, but never get around to it.
  • Adrian1200CA
    Adrian1200CA
    5 years ago
    Test rode a fatbob at HH Ringwood when I got back asked if they come with a rear brake as not much happened when I put my foot on the peddle. The breakout I bought seems fine so not sure if the demo bike had been cooked.  However they create a shit load of break dust front and rear.
  • wildchild
    wildchild
    5 years ago
    Quoting offbeatmammal on 06 Jul 2018 07:28 AM

    I've noticed on the initial rides on my Street Bob that, compared to my previous Dyna Low Rider, the rear brake is next to useless... is it just mine, or is this a common "feature"?

    Going to ask the dealer to check it when I go back for first service, but wondered if others have noticed similar?

    Quoting abmbaz on 06 Jul 2018 12:11 PMedited: 06 Jul 2018 06:56 PM

    My 2018 Fat Boy is the same . .. I doubt it would pull up a Lambretta ridden by a miniature poodle wearing a light collar!

    I have a bit over 3000klm and it hasn't  improved at all? 

    Faulty brakes! Air trapped in the system could be your problem, request to have the system flushed for your safety.

  • Roger60
    Roger60
    5 years ago
    Quoting offbeatmammal on 06 Jul 2018 07:28 AM

    I've noticed on the initial rides on my Street Bob that, compared to my previous Dyna Low Rider, the rear brake is next to useless... is it just mine, or is this a common "feature"?

    Going to ask the dealer to check it when I go back for first service, but wondered if others have noticed similar?

    Quoting abmbaz on 06 Jul 2018 12:11 PMedited: 06 Jul 2018 06:56 PM

    My 2018 Fat Boy is the same . .. I doubt it would pull up a Lambretta ridden by a miniature poodle wearing a light collar!

    I have a bit over 3000klm and it hasn't  improved at all? 

    Yep, same for my 2018 Fat Boy, absolute crap rear brake.
  • animall
    animall
    5 years ago
    I have a 18 fxlr had same problem with rear brake , utter shit ! The problem is the linkage is all wrong , I have now fitted forwards from a fat bob and the rear brake is quite good now as the linkage has gone an the leaver pushes directly on master cyl 
  • Choco
    Choco
    5 years ago
    Yep have test rode two different 2018 Street Bob's back brakes were non existent. Talked to the dealer about it and surprise, surprise, they said they have never heard of back brakes been a problem on the Street Bob. So glad that Harley doesn't lie to their customers lol.
  • Adrian1200CA
    Adrian1200CA
    5 years ago
    Just clocked up 19500 k's on the breakout and back pads need replacing.
  • Turtle
    Turtle
    5 years ago
    I heard today there is a recall on Street Bob's for a brake problem - I think it was.
  • offbeatmammal
    offbeatmammal
    5 years ago
    Quoting Turtle on 01 Mar 2019 10:14 AM

    I heard today there is a recall on Street Bob's for a brake problem - I think it was.

    I saw earlier this month a recall (and stop-sale) for Street models (as opposed to the Softail Street Bob / FXBB), but it's pretty unimpressive performance!
    Wondering if it's just badly designed linkages because people with aftermarket forward controls don't seem to have as much of an issue as those with the stock...
  • JSA
    JSA
    5 years ago
    Quoting Turtle on 01 Mar 2019 10:14 AM

    I heard today there is a recall on Street Bob's for a brake problem - I think it was.

    Quoting offbeatmammal on 01 Mar 2019 09:35 PM

    I saw earlier this month a recall (and stop-sale) for Street models (as opposed to the Softail Street Bob / FXBB), but it's pretty unimpressive performance!

    Wondering if it's just badly designed linkages because people with aftermarket forward controls don't seem to have as much of an issue as those with the stock...

    Nah I’ve got aftermarket forward controls and they’re still shit
  • Birtyyy
    Birtyyy
    5 years ago
    Has anyone done any upgrades to the rear brake on these or any other of the new softails? Looking at getting aftermarket pads and rotor but haven't decided which way to go yet. I know you get what you pay for but holy fuck there's some expensive rotors out there...
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