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Posted:  09 Jun 2008 03:59	[?]
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Has anyone got a suggestion for bringing the brake pedel out a little on a Buell Blast? It sits so tight in its location I have to "toe in" to put on the brake. I end up getting cramps in my calfs by the time I reach work. Blast01

Posted:  09 Jun 2008 04:50	[?]
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You should be able to get a good welder to tack on some extra material. How good that will look will depend on how good of a fabricator or machinist you can hook up with. My solution would be to quit using the rear brake so much. I only use mine maybe 5% of the time. Only when in loose material or rain.

Posted:  09 Jun 2008 05:31   Last Edited By: burnteyes	[?]
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I would try heating with a propain torch, heating it untill its red, then bend it just a little.  Im just not sure how well that aircraft grade aluminium bends so be easy with it... It could be more brittle then everyday aluminium.  Im a welder and work with regular aluminium a little and it melts around 1200 degrees fahrenheit. So a plain propane should heat it enough just be carefull as i have not tried it myself.

Posted:  11 Jun 2008 20:31	[?]
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His and Hers, I use my back brake when doing intown driving and in sharp corners. That constitues 90% of my driving right now. I am learning how to let the bike slow itself so less brake usage. Thanks for the input guys. I'll see what works and let you all know.

Posted:  11 Jun 2008 20:56	[?]
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That brake pedal is cast aluminum.  If you try bending it at all, it will probably snap.  I wouldn't recommend it.  I would try mounting something to it to try and bring it out some.

Posted:  11 Jun 2008 22:14	[?]
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oh my bad when i snapped my shifter the dealer here told me it was aircraft grade haha because i was going to weld it together then decided no to..lol stupid me

Posted:  17 Jun 2008 20:54	[?]
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Mine bent inward once and I just smacked it back with a hammer after putting part of it in a vise. It will bend, just be carefulyou could easily and safely bring it out at least a 1/4". Cake! Mines still holding up fine.

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