2016 RT and Floorboards

[KosherKid]

I just bought a 2016 Spyder RT-S with OEM floorboards. I've get a problem with having to lift my leg to apply the brake. The pedal was closer to the floorboard on my 2011 and I had a knee injury. Is there a way to raise the floorboards to lessen the distance and still be safe?

Thanks for any help.
Dave

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

RAISING FLOOR BOARDS

The short answer is NO........ Not the entire floorboard ......... you could put something to rest your heel on but I don't think that would help your issue ........ Raising the board would mean the BRAKE could not be FULLY applied ...... This could /would get you into an accident or worse ......... Mike :thumbup:

 

[4 MARIE]

That is really a tough nut to crack. Probably you should invest in the handbrake. I know it's pricey
but your hand reacts faster than you foot anyway. (nerve impulse only travels 1/2 the distance)

 

[stillriding]

I just bought a 2016 Spyder RT-S with OEM floorboards. I've get a problem with having to lift my leg to apply the brake. The pedal was closer to the floorboard on my 2011 and I had a knee injury. Is there a way to raise the floorboards to lessen the distance and still be safe?

Thanks for any helpHaving had a similar problem with my '14 RTS I bought a hockey puck. The puck became a heel rest that allows me to just swivel my foot to apply the brakes without lifting my leg. Before gluing it down, I experimented by moving the puck around while sitting on the Spyder until I found the "right" spot. Gorilla Glue works well. Investment for the hockey puck: under 2 bucks.

 

[Bob Denman]

Most folks adapt to the braking procedures: are you SURE that it's not possible for you? :dontknow:

 

[Jimboregon]

I would think you could find someone with pegs on their RT that would trade the pegs for floorboards.

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[Bob Denman]

Trading 'boards for pegs, is a bit involved...


. But might just be your best bet! :thumbup:

 

[KosherKid]

Most folks adapt to the braking procedures: are you SURE that it's not possible for you? :dontknow:

Bob:

What is this secret braking procedure?? Is it different than lifting foot and pressing down?

My issue is the lifting part, If I could just kind of slide my foot over the brake pad with minimal lifting, I'd be okay. Right now, I have to lift my foot completely off the floorboard to apply the brake.

The hockey puck idea suggested sounds interesting though.

Thanks.

 

[KosherKid]

I just bought a 2016 Spyder RT-S with OEM floorboards. I've get a problem with having to lift my leg to apply the brake. The pedal was closer to the floorboard on my 2011 and I had a knee injury. Is there a way to raise the floorboards to lessen the distance and still be safe?

Thanks for any helpHaving had a similar problem with my '14 RTS I bought a hockey puck. The puck became a heel rest that allows me to just swivel my foot to apply the brakes without lifting my leg. Before gluing it down, I experimented by moving the puck around while sitting on the Spyder until I found the "right" spot. Gorilla Glue works well. Investment for the hockey puck: under 2 bucks.

How about a pic? Sounds like an interesting solution.

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

THANK YOU BOB

Dear Kosher Kid, I want to apologize for my post #2., :banghead::banghead::banghead: ......... I will not make that error again ...... and welcome to my " IGNORE LIST " :roflblack::roflblack::roflblack: .......... if you take offence to this .... well I'm apparently on your " ignore list " ............ Mike :dontknow:

 

[CapeSpyder]

This is the one I use. I only have to rise the front part of my foot to put it on the pedal.
I still find my self using the whole thing ie putting my foot where the rubber once was.
they do sell it 2 ways, one like the one i have and one which uses the original rubber.

Now for the not so good part with the weight from this the spring does not always return it up when you come to a parked position.
I find when i get off the spyder my brake lights are on. to correct this i just tap the pedal. at some point i will have to put a different return spring in place.

http://refinedcycle.com/BPE1-Brake-...53B44C840FBB6EB729B4B18AC9FCC.p3plqscsfapp001

 

[Peteoz]

Another option to look at is Seal floorboards. The floorboards have a lip at the end, and allow you to sit your foot forward and brake with your heel. Might not work for you, but.......

http://www.sealcreativeconcepts.com/seal-floorboards/

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

HEEL BRAKING !!!!

Another option to look at is Seal floorboards. The floorboards have a lip at the end, and allow you to sit your foot forward and brake with your heel. Might not work for you, but.......

http://www.sealcreativeconcepts.com/seal-floorboards/

Heel braking is very similar to using the LEFT foot for Brakes ( in a car ) and right foot for gas ...... Not recommended by anyone I know ........jmho.......Mike :thumbup:

 

[Peteoz]

Heel braking is very similar to using the LEFT foot for Brakes ( in a car ) and right foot for gas ...... Not recommended by anyone I know ........jmho.......Mike :thumbup:

I'm surprised it's not recommended by anyone you know, Mike. Have a look on the net.....left footed car braking is recommended by a serious number of people, especially now that clutches are disappearing. Plus, we are talking about someone with an injury who has difficulty operating the brake in its current guise, and it is indeed an alternative that works on Spyders as John Anderson and others have proven.

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

HEEL BRAKING !!!!

I'm surprised it's not recommended by anyone you know, Mike. Have a look on the net.....left footed car braking is recommended by a serious number of people, especially now that clutches are disappearing. Plus, we are talking about someone with an injury who has difficulty operating the brake in its current guise, and it is indeed an alternative that works on Spyders as John Anderson and others have proven.

WHY I don't recommend it - - - I was an LEO for 37 years and investigated a few thousand accident's and a lot of them involved people who MASHED - BOTH - PEDALS to the floor just prior to the collision :banghead::banghead::banghead: ....The other reason is ... FEEL - can you feel is much or as well with your heel or the ball of your foot .... I know all about the RACE CAR thing " heel - toe etc." but that doesn't apply in real life driving...... If that's what you must do ( heel braking ) ..... just be very careful .... and seriously consider the HANDBRAKE option ...... Mike :thumbup:

 

[Bob Denman]

I'll brake with my heel; when my feet are up on the highway bars... :thumbup:

 

[sealfloorboards]

Sounds like you had my Seal Floorboards on your last Spyder. Hard to get used to other types after using Seals, especially if you have issues like you and I do. I use my heel to brake about 50% of the time, just depends on where my foot is at the moment. I do make a floorboard for those Spyders that already have BRP FB's. Feel free to email me or call. Please check my website for more info.

 

[Roadster Renovations]

I'll brake with my heel; when my feet are up on the highway bars... :thumbup:

I have been doing the same for several years. Takes some practice, but it's pretty easy once you do it enough.

Only thing I don't like about non-breakaway floorboards is that if you ever have a sudden low brake pedal, you ain't stopping for nothing....

 

[Bob Denman]

:agree: That's why I like BRP's OEM floorboards... :thumbup:

 

[HayRog]

I'll brake with my heel; when my feet are up on the highway bars... :thumbup:

Something I hope to be doing real soon when my Rivco pegs arrive hyea: