Breakaway floorboards work and are needed

[Lamonster]

I got to see it in action on my 2014 RTS. I was making a right and there was traffic coming the other way but there was time to jump out there. A red car in front of me hit the gas and I did too looking at the truck that was coming. Had plenty of time but the gal in front of me changed her mind and when I turned my head there she was stopped.
I slammed on the brakes and the floorboard broke away and I was able to get that extra amount of peddle I needed to stop the Spyder. Freaked me out but I was thankful that feature was added and now I know it is needed. Good job BRP!

[Wiredux]

Good to hear you did not wreck. Sounds like that could have ended bad.

[Boots]

I got to see it in action on my 2014 RTS. I was making a right and there was traffic coming the other way but there was time to jump out there. A red car in front of me hit the gas and I did too looking at the truck that was coming. Had plenty of time but the gal in front of me changed her mind and when I turned my head there she was stopped.
I slammed on the brakes and the floorboard broke away and I was able to get that extra amount of peddle I needed to stop the Spyder. Freaked me out but I was thankful that feature was added and now I know it is needed. Good job BRP!

Very glad you are alright. Your family does not need to go thru anymore motorcycle accidents. Keep that angel on your shoulders.

[Lamonster]

I don't think I would have gotten hurt but the Spyder would not have been happy


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[Bob Denman]

I'm glad to hear the BRP has come up with another good safety feature for our bikes!

And I'm double-glad to hear that it was only an. "Almost"...

[wis2013rtltd]

I got to see it in action on my 2014 RTS. I was making a right and there was traffic coming the other way but there was time to jump out there. A red car in front of me hit the gas and I did too looking at the truck that was coming. Had plenty of time but the gal in front of me changed her mind and when I turned my head there she was stopped.
I slammed on the brakes and the floorboard broke away and I was able to get that extra amount of peddle I needed to stop the Spyder. Freaked me out but I was thankful that feature was added and now I know it is needed. Good job BRP!

drop along with the floorboard, a real world product test accomplished...

[Dan McNally]

I'm really glad you (and your Spyder) were not hurt . . .

[Pennyrick]

That is the reason I added this pedal spacer when I mounted my aftermarket floorboards. You need to have some emergency pedal travel.

BRP did it better but this works for me.

[R30SHIRE]

Another Great reason the 2014's are fantastic machines. My dealer pointed out the breakaway floorboards on mine when I picked it up. Hope I never have to see how good they work but at least they do the job that was intended.

Ron

[webweaver]

I'm so glad the drop down worked for you and thankful that you showed me the purpose of the breakaway floorboard at your BBQ last summer. Just another example of a man who has the answer to all things Spyder. Penny

[Cruzr Joe]

Happy that it worked for you.

Cruzr Joe

[Bob Denman]

Here's to hoping that we never have to find out just how well they work!

[Tango]

Glad everything worked out well! Tom

[georam]

I got to see it in action on my 2014 RTS. I was making a right and there was traffic coming the other way but there was time to jump out there. A red car in front of me hit the gas and I did too looking at the truck that was coming. Had plenty of time but the gal in front of me changed her mind and when I turned my head there she was stopped.
I slammed on the brakes and the floorboard broke away and I was able to get that extra amount of peddle I needed to stop the Spyder. Freaked me out but I was thankful that feature was added and now I know it is needed. Good job BRP!

I have the Seal RT SE5 DLX Floor Boards. They are delivered with a spacer that raises the break pedal. Ever since I have installed them I have wondered if I have enough brake travel distance to totally lock up or not. I have had to stop pretty quickly and all works well, but in an all out emergency situation I am not sure. Has anyone had that experience with the Seal RT SE5 DLX Floor Boards?

[bruiser]

Now iron go out the crease in the seat

[Purple Guy]

Glad to hear your safe Lamont and good on BRP for continuing to make a safe machine safer!!

[900Dave]

Another Great reason the 2014's are fantastic machines. My dealer pointed out the breakaway floorboards on mine when I picked it up. Hope I never have to see how good they work but at least they do the job that was intended.

Ron

This feature was also avalable on the 2013's. My ST Limited has it.

[Magdave]

I have the Seal RT SE5 DLX Floor Boards. They are delivered with a spacer that raises the break pedal. Ever since I have installed them I have wondered if I have enough brake travel distance to totally lock up or not. I have had to stop pretty quickly and all works well, but in an all out emergency situation I am not sure. Has anyone had that experience with the Seal RT SE5 DLX Floor Boards?

I got the full size pedal and Seal Dlx boards. Between the 2 of them if I stand up on the pedal I have 1/4- 1/2" clearance between the pedal and board.

[whiteyron]

I got to see it in action on my 2014 RTS. I was making a right and there was traffic coming the other way but there was time to jump out there. A red car in front of me hit the gas and I did too looking at the truck that was coming. Had plenty of time but the gal in front of me changed her mind and when I turned my head there she was stopped.
I slammed on the brakes and the floorboard broke away and I was able to get that extra amount of peddle I needed to stop the Spyder. Freaked me out but I was thankful that feature was added and now I know it is needed. Good job BRP!

Glad to hear all is well.

[doublenaughtspy]

Had to apply emergency corrective action while riding my rt w sealboards not a problem. After employing my choice word program and checking the condition of my seat and shorts(due to the autonomic nervous system scare response) all was well. no worries with the sealboards and brake spacer.

[crazyspyder]

FYI - for those that purchased the seal floorboard (long ones), before October 2013 ( I think) you will need to check out your brake pedal spacer. it needs to be 1 1/2" and thicker NOT the 7/8 that it
came with at that time. I came close to rear ending a nice big azz truck , because my pedal slammed flushed to my board and was still rolling. done the emergency ballerina toe act to stop..it.

I did informed seal floorboard mfg. here on SL. hopely he informed everyone...so like I said FYI to all.

[Cavman]

So, what does it take to put it back on? Do you have to put a new one on? Is it 'broken' when it 'breaks away'?

[ARtraveler]

FYI - for those that purchased the seal floorboard (long ones), before October 2013 ( I think) you will need to check out your brake pedal spacer. it needs to be 1 1/2" and thicker NOT the 7/8 that it
came with at that time. I came close to rear ending a nice big azz truck , because my pedal slammed flushed to my board and was still rolling. done the emergency ballerina toe act to stop..it.

I did informed seal floorboard mfg. here on SL. hopely he informed everyone...so like I said FYI to all.

I believe Seal now includes the brake pedal spacer with the floorboards. I have a set on both 's and the elevated brake pedals with spacers.

[ARtraveler]

Thank you for posting the beta test information on the break away floorboards.

Very glad you got through the incident without any problems.

[billybovine]

So, what does it take to put it back on? Do you have to put a new one on? Is it 'broken' when it 'breaks away'?

Grab the front with your hand and lift. It will snap back into place ready for your next adventure!!!