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Re: I hand brake saved me today
Originally Posted by Lamonster
I took another run into town and I passed a Bank sign and notice it was 84 degrees on the Bank so I looked down to see what mine said and it was 83 degrees. :bigthumbsup: As I looked up the trafic had stopped and I had to make a panic stop before hitting the back of a minivan. :redfaced: My first reaction was the same as it would be on a motorcycle, I grabbed the front brake and then slammed on the rear. I can't say for sure but I'm pretty sure I would have plowed in the back of the van if I didn't have that hand brake. : Old habits are hard to break.
I wish you could find someone in our area to install the front brake or, offer a kit and I could find someone over my way to install it - - - I would swing for it! I'm either going to have to get a front brake or quit pushing it as hard as I do in the corners. I've come close to being in real trouble on hard right handers when I needed to brake and couldn't get my foot on the brake because of my crouch and lean!!! Just like you, on the occassional times I've had to go for a quick stop, I automatically reached for the hand brake!!
Sam
SN 0038 ... Dec, 2007
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Re: I hand brake saved me today
Originally Posted by Lamonster
I took another run into town and I passed a Bank sign and notice it was 84 degrees on the Bank so I looked down to see what mine said and it was 83 degrees. :bigthumbsup: As I looked up the trafic had stopped and I had to make a panic stop before hitting the back of a minivan. :redfaced: My first reaction was the same as it would be on a motorcycle, I grabbed the front brake and then slammed on the rear. I can't say for sure but I'm pretty sure I would have plowed in the back of the van if I didn't have that hand brake. : Old habits are hard to break.
Glad it ended well
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Re: hand brake saved me today
You make a great point. Leaning into turns on the spyder would reduce your ability to get on the break quickly since you first have to shift your weight and possible body posture. I agree, a hand break option has to be provided.
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Re: hand brake saved me today
Lamonster -
Glad you had a success story! Would probly be a good idea to have one on ours as well.
Again - glad for your save!!
Winnie and Jim
Minneapolis
Happy SM5 Owner
Mods: Evoluzione PowerBus & air filter, sway bar, Kewl adjustable risers, highway pegs, back rack, Givi trunk & side bags, Crampbuster, Heatroller, Autocom intercom & 2 way radio, McCruise cruise control, No Magic Triple Play brake lights, fender tip & mud flap lights, Givi bag lights, mirror extensions, Russell Day-Long Saddle, C.H.A.D., Oxford heated grips.
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Re: hand brake saved me today
glad ur good bro.. be safe. :bigthumbsup:
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Re: hand brake saved me today
Can't tell you how many times my front brake has saved me from getting in trouble too. Good job not getting hurt out there. :bigthumbsup:
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