ISCI handbrake....better news
Just to clarify, ISCI is trying to procure dealers to install the handbrake when released, but will still sell to individuals as well. The preferred method would be to establish a network of trusted dealers for installs. Being realistic however, we have realized that the general consumer needs to be able to purchase these direct, if a dealer won't install them for them. The individual will sign our waiver that most have you have seen before we ship the product to you by fax or electronic signature. Hope this helps clear up the confusion and I am glad we will be able to sell to both the average consumer and the dealers.
The release and pricing of this product will not happen until our group comes back from LA next week. At that point, after garnering feedback from Spyder riders out there, and Lamonster, we should be ready to roll. It will be added to our website immediately and it has already been added to our brochure mailings. That should give you a hint to how close we are to offering this........
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Complete prefab kits cost more
$1400 is a bit spendy, but not so bad when you consider the quality of the components and the fact that it is completely prefabricated so you don't have to drill, weld or engineer anything. It's like the difference between a prefab home and a built-from-scratch domicile; obviously, when all the sticks are cut to the right length and angle (ever try mitering rafters for a hip roof?) and sub assemblies are already put together for you, the price is higher. It is my understanding that ISCI is using a Brembo master cylinder, name-brand steel braid brake line with clear plastic coating so as not to chafe your precious bodywork, and a slave cylinder of the correct bore size made in-house. The bracket is powder-coated and looks strong enough to be flex-free. The hook-up to the brake pedal is elegantly simple, not sure if it is an original idea, but I bet that everyone is going to copy it. Sure, you can gather up the necessary parts by themselves, consult with other Spyder Lovers about bore ratios and the like, borrow tools, get friends involved with fabrication, and wind up with the same system for less than half as much. What you pay ISCI (or any other specialty fabrication shop) for is NOT having to do all of the above. Some guys enjoy it, I'm past that point, I just want to ride and be able to stop using a handbrake lever in addition to the foot brake. Note: I am NOT writing in behalf of ISCI or any other company, as always, I just am expressing MHO.