My First Spyder - F3S. But the brakes need a really hard push, is this normal?

[Outtomunch]

I've just got home after collecting my first ever Spyder, a low mileage 2021 F3S.

Gotta say, despite a ride home in freezing torrential rain I have the most massive grin on my face, what an absolute hoot to ride
There's loads to learn after a lifetime of riding bikes and outfits but I can't wait, bring it on!

I've one question though, the brakes, I have to really push down on the pedal with all my strength to get them to work well. This means it's pretty much impossible to modulate the braking smoothly and very much all or nothing. If ever you've driven a car where the servo has failed that's the best way I can describe it......

Does that sound normal to you guys?



Andres

 

[Dasmoetorhead]

Congrats on the F3S. Looks like a nice one, and NO! that braking isn't normal.

 

[Outtomunch]

Congrats on the F3S. Looks like a nice one, and NO! that braking isn't normal.

Cheers and yeah, I'm knackered now but will have a proper look in the morning to see if anything obvious is going on before going back to the dealer......

Andres

 

[Dasmoetorhead]

Cheers and yeah, I'm knackered now but will have a proper look in the morning to see if anything obvious is going on before going back to the dealer......

Andres

Sometimes when I'm braking my foot will only be on the edge of the brake pedal, and there have been times when the way I have my foot on the brake pedal and Floorboard limits the brake pedal travel. I have to really press down hard. Usually, I remember to move my boot further in to allow for the brake pedal to reach full travel.

 

[ARtraveler]

I believe driving in wet weather will have some effect on the brakes. Congrats on the new Spyder.

 

[JKMSPYDER]

I would check the brake fluid level and also the depth of the brake pads. And since the Spyder is a '21 it would be prudent to flush the brake system and add new brake fluid.

 

[Mikey]

I am thinking that you have to give that old girl a flight check like said above, give it a good shake down and check everything from top to bottom! That way you know what you got and what you need to rebuild! When on dry pavement you can get a better feel for what you got for brakes, but I would give the pads and rotors a good look over, make sure there not worn out or glazed.

 

[Outtomunch]

Thanks for all the input guys

The bike is 4 years old but with only 3,000 miles on it and had been laid up a while........

I've spent the weekend giving her a full going over including callipers off, pistons out and a good clean. Looks like she'd been used on salty roads a lot and never hosed off. Anyway, all good now, sweet as a nut.

Now to learn how to ride the old girl properly

Andres

 

[Dasmoetorhead]

Thanks for all the input guys

The bike is 4 years old but with only 3,000 miles on it and had been laid up a while........

I've spent the weekend giving her a full going over including callipers off, pistons out and a good clean. Looks like she'd been used on salty roads a lot and never hosed off. Anyway, all good now, sweet as a nut.

Now to learn how to ride the old girl properly

Andres

Glad you got the brakes working.
Learning how to ride the Spyder can be quite exciting. I learned how it handled by taking it out each day on the twisty's and pushing it a little harder each day until I felt comfortable on it. It takes some time and some miles, but once you feel confident it'll feel like an old friend everytime you throw a leg over it.
For me, it's still very exciting every time I climb aboard. I love the feeling I get going around curves.
Cheers!

 

[Outtomunch]

Glad you got the brakes working.
Learning how to ride the Spyder can be quite exciting. I learned how it handled by taking it out each day on the twisty's and pushing it a little harder each day until I felf comfortable on it. It takes some time and some miles, but once you feel confident it'll feel like an old friend Everytime you throw a leg over it.
For me it's still very exciting every time I climb aboard. I love the feeling I get going around curves.
Cheers!

That's great to hear, sounds very rewarding ~ perfect

Andres

 

[Mikey]

Lite hand grip on the bars and don't oversteer, relax!

 

[66Roseracing66]

I too believe the brake pressure is more than my last 8 or 10 Harleys, and that is saying something! However with the last three Can Am's, a 2021 RTL, 2022 Ryker Sport, and a 2021 F3S all the brakes seem the same. They just require more pressure than I have been used to.
Good luck with the new ride.