Ironhead Brake Lever

[HarleyAsh]

I am on my first Harley, 1978 Ironhead. I have smaller hands than a 4 year old and wonder if I can get an adjustable lever that doesn't look too after market as want to keep it looking correct or are there any adjustments I can make myself to help? hope you can help

[joe s]

You can try 81-up controls if you can handle the re-wiring. They have more ergonomic levers.

[kitabel]

The lever is a compromise between travel (free vs. full tension) and effort.
How strong is your grip?
I wrote some comments on my site here: http://victorylibrary.com/brit/2LS-2.htm#lever

[PoodlePunche]

I put new style controls on my 78 last summer.
think they came off a 2016. got the whole shebang on marketplace, for around $40, because the dude upgraded to chrome.

https://youtu.be/t_734xjmoeY

all you need is the wiring diagram (sportsterpedia), and an afternoon.

Just make sure you get the right size master cylinder, since our bikes have dual rotors up front.
I didn't

--EDIT--
also need a couple fittings and an AN hose to adapt the new master to the existing brake Tee

[JB in NC]

For your original '78 controls, there are contour levers available that bring the lever closer to the grip. The trade-off is that you lose some travel. As an example, Drag Specialties part numbers DS273903 and DS273904. Other suppliers have similar offerings.

Jim

[HarleyAsh]

Thank you guys, very helpful.