$1200 later and hate the brake

[2manycars]

I just had the new floorboards and brake extension installed, and it looks great. The boards help my leg position a lot, however the brakes are uncomfortable and make me nervous.

I find myself catching the either riding the brake, or coming to an abrupt stop. I find myself resting my foot on top of the brace that replaces the foot-peg so I can "feather the brake," or keep some amount of control. I would have been happy to have the board higher, and a bit less board on the right so the brake could travel and not have to slide my foot back and lift it up to hit the brake. I can imagine in heavy traffic or in residential areas with stop lights and signs that my leg will be hurting worse than it did with the original leg position.

I will not spend another $1300 to get the handbrake. At this rate I could have bought the RT. Perhaps I should have kept the scooter, I simply do not feel in control with the lowered board add on and the awkward foot brake.

I have a few solutions like adding a platform to the board so my foot is level with the brake, but I have to ask myself why I spent s much money on something that makes me nervous. Of course now the original brake is cut to allow for mounting the new one so I can't go back.

I may find myself selling the spyder and going back to my Honda silverwing scooter. I love the spyder, but hate the leg position on the RS.

A very frustrated rider.

 

[rnet]

I just had the new floorboards and brake extension installed, and it looks great. The boards help my leg position a lot, however the brakes are uncomfortable and make me nervous.

I find myself catching the either riding the brake, or coming to an abrupt stop. I find myself resting my foot on top of the brace that replaces the foot-peg so I can "feather the brake," or keep some amount of control. I would have been happy to have the board higher, and a bit less board on the right so the brake could travel and not have to slide my foot back and lift it up to hit the brake. I can imagine in heavy traffic or in residential areas with stop lights and signs that my leg will be hurting worse than it did with the original leg position.

I will not spend another $1300 to get the handbrake. At this rate I could have bought the RT. Perhaps I should have kept the scooter, I simply do not feel in control with the lowered board add on and the awkward foot brake.

I have a few solutions like adding a platform to the board so my foot is level with the brake, but I have to ask myself why I spent s much money on something that makes me nervous. Of course now the original brake is cut to allow for mounting the new one so I can't go back.

I may find myself selling the spyder and going back to my Honda silverwing scooter. I love the spyder, but hate the leg position on the RS.

A very frustrated rider.

you can always go back, it's just another part. I don't understand your brake issue though, I would sure love to see your install.

 

[vtrider]

I just recently received my new floorboards and shift lever from ISCI. I have the standard brake extention as well, but decided to exchange it for the pivoting brake extention in place of it because I may decide to add the hand brake when I'm able to afford it. I will be sending the standard brake extention back to ISCI for a refund. Once I get everything I will do the upgrade. Anyhow, I do have some concerns with the new brake setup as well. Rnet, or anyone else who may have this setup could you shed some light on what to expect from the foot brake extention? does it take a lot of getting used to at first? Any safety concerns without the hand brake option? I'm just curious. I think I will like the lower leg position. I just hope foot brake extention works for me at least until I can add the hand brake option.

 

[2manycars]

The leg position seems much better

I guess the issue for me now is not being able to rest the foot at all if I want to be near the brake. In a car you at least have the heel on the floor when you pivot. Using a clutch is similar perhaps but this just feels odd.
The people at ISCI were great to work with, and the product is very well made.

My wife has pointed out that I have not had the new brake long enough to make a judgement, since it was only installed yesterday. Getting rid of the spyder is not an option, nor is spending an additional 12K or so to change to an RT.

More to come as I get used to the pedal position.

 

[burg650]

What is the difference between the none pivoting extension and the pivoting one. I was looking to buy one but instead got another original brake lever and was planning on finding a machine shop who could add/extend the lever for me.

 

[Firefly]

A few thoughts.....

Did you/can you adjust the brake pedal down any to help?

If you were to get rid of the floorboards, you can keep the ISCI brake pedal and you'll be pretty much 'back to stock'.

Have you talked to ISCI about your problem?

Let us know what you end up doing.

 

[rnet]

The people at ISCI were great to work with, and the product is very well made.

My wife has pointed out that I have not had the new brake long enough to make a judgement, since it was only installed yesterday.

More to come as I get used to the pedal position.

Give it a little more time, I think you will be Quite happy with it. I would still like to see your install to make sure it was done right.

I just had the new floorboards and brake extension installed, and it looks great. The boards help my leg position a lot, however the brakes are uncomfortable and make me nervous.

I find myself resting my foot on top of the brace that replaces the foot-peg so I can "feather the brake," or keep some amount of control.

I do find myself doing this at a stop sign to hold slight pressure to keep the bike from rolling or let it roll as traffic moves ahead.

What is the difference between the none pivoting extension and the pivoting one. I was looking to buy one but instead got another original brake lever and was planning on finding a machine shop who could add/extend the lever for me.

The pivoting extension is a hinged brake pedal that allows the pedal to come down and not pinch your toes if you apply the hand brake and your foot is under the foot brake lever.

 

[Bootie]

I will not spend another $1300 to get the handbrake. At this rate I could have bought the RT. Perhaps I should have kept the scooter, I simply do not feel in control with the lowered board add on and the awkward foot brake.
A very frustrated rider.

I just finished installing my $1200 handbrake from ISCI. I have two things to say...
1)That is the finest engineered aftermarket product that I have seen.:thumbup:
2)The brake is great. I use it 99.99 percent of the time. I only use the foot brake on rare occasions. I came off of a BMW and I rather like using the right hand brake for all braking situations.
I thought, at first, that ISCI's price of $1250 was a little high but now that I have installed it, it is WORTH EVERY PENNY:2thumbs:

Bootie

 

[2manycars]

IcCSI's product is terrific but...

There are several problems I have noted-for me that is. The lowered boards have the heat from the radiator/fan blowing directly on my ankle. It is red from the ride today. After about 200 miles today I like the added foot positions, and the forward brake is ok except in in stop and go or in town traffic. My leg was getting sore from holding it up without resting on the brake pedal. I did find myself riding the brake going down hill a number of times. When my leg got hot-which was often I put my foot up on top of the bracket that used to hold the foot peg but now holds the end of the board.

I am not sure what to do, but I may have the dealer reinstall a new brake pedal, remove the boards, and possibly use the installed bracket for highway pegs. The idea of a hand brake is tempting, but by the time it was installed I would be spending another $1500.00 or so.

As far as the "hot foot/ankle/leg" has anyone else noticed that issue? The spyder seems to put out an awful lot of heat, and much of it on me now!

 

[rnet]

I just finished installing my $1200 handbrake from ISCI. I have two things to say...
1)That is the finest engineered aftermarket product that I have seen.:thumbup:
2)The brake is great. I use it 99.99 percent of the time. I only use the foot brake on rare occasions. I came off of a BMW and I rather like using the right hand brake for all braking situations.
I thought, at first, that ISCI's price of $1250 was a little high but now that I have installed it, it is WORTH EVERY PENNY:2thumbs:

Bootie

Had mine for almost a year now and :agree:, although I would say I use mine more like 75% of the time. If I had to make a choice, if I were to only have one, it would be the hand brake

 

[rnet]

There are several problems I have noted-for me that is. The lowered boards have the heat from the radiator/fan blowing directly on my ankle. It is red from the ride today. After about 200 miles today I like the added foot positions, and the forward brake is ok except in in stop and go or in town traffic. My leg was getting sore from holding it up without resting on the brake pedal. I did find myself riding the brake going down hill a number of times. When my leg got hot-which was often I put my foot up on top of the bracket that used to hold the foot peg but now holds the end of the board.

I am not sure what to do, but I may have the dealer reinstall a new brake pedal, remove the boards, and possibly use the installed bracket for highway pegs. The idea of a hand brake is tempting, but by the time it was installed I would be spending another $1500.00 or so.

As far as the "hot foot/ankle/leg" has anyone else noticed that issue? The spyder seems to put out an awful lot of heat, and much of it on me now!

Where are you in Penn. I'll put them on for you.

 

[MarkZ28]

Try riding an 07-08 R1 if you like hot legs, lol. Only way to remedy that is to wear long pants and thick socks. My Spyder doesnt get my leg hit at all even with thin dress style pants, and hasnt even bothered me when I was wearing shorts. On the cool days I kind of wish it did blow hot air though.

 

[NancysToy]

If you want to keep your foot on the brake pedal, at the ready, then footboards are not for you. Footboards on any motorcycle are designed to have a large, solid surface to put your feet, and are always somewhat removed from the pedal location. It doesn't matter whether it is aftermarket footboards on a Spyder, footboards on cruiser, or footboards on a vintage Indian. They all require lifting your foot to the brake. Nobody has the strength and control to ride with their foot elevated to the remote brake pedal at all times. Footpegs, do just the opposite, keeping your foot near the pedal at all times. I'm afraid you will have to change your riding habits, or search for a different solution than footboards. The ISCI boards have one of the most convenient brake arrangements of anything out there. Doubt that you can find better. It is the nature of the beast, and not the specific product itself.

 

[M2Wild]

A wider peg such as the Kury Widow peg like you see on Lamonster's RS might give you enough area to rest your foor without touching the break level.

 

[2manycars]

It appears I may have to spend more to get what I want

Having come from a maxi scooter (Honda Silverwing), it looks like a handbrake may be the only option. One of the members has a handbrake for sale, but I want to speak to the ISCI (or is ICSi) people.

I bought the standard extended foot brake lever, I hope he wil exchange it for the hinged version and only charge me the price difference.

Though I am sure the one a member has for sale is well made, I think if I do this I wil pay to have the ISCI version shipped since it offers full braking power and no doubt has been well tested.

More to follow

 

[Firefly]

Having come from a maxi scooter (Honda Silverwing), it looks like a handbrake may be the only option. One of the members has a handbrake for sale, but I want to speak to the ISCI (or is ICSi) people.

I bought the standard extended foot brake lever, I hope he wil exchange it for the hinged version and only charge me the price difference.

Though I am sure the one a member has for sale is well made, I think if I do this I wil pay to have the ISCI version shipped since it offers full braking power and no doubt has been well tested.

More to follow

With all due respect to the person with the handbrake for sale.... if you're going to do a handbrake... spend the extra $$$ and get the ISCI unit. Brakes are not something to mess with.. go with a known professionally built system like the ISCI unit.

 

[2manycars]

I did what I vowed not to.

I spoke to Billy Joe today and ordered the hand-brake, and the "hinged" foot brake. He will credit me for the current one when I return it.

I suspect my complaining-for the moment- will come to an end, and I will be able to totally enjoy the spyder.

Anyone who has installed the handbrake unit, please let me know how difficult it was. Billy said the only issue at al lis bleeding the brakes, and with a partner to help it is not difficult.

I hope to have it installed by Friday if all goes well, and than take it for a ride with my "scooter group." I guess I got grandfathered in as a founding member even though I traded my scooter for the spyder.

One of our members did a 4500 mile iron butt ride in nine days on a 300cc Sym scooter. The spyder would be much more comfortable!

 

[SethO]

I spoke to Billy Joe today and ordered the hand-brake, and the "hinged" foot brake. He will credit me for the current one when I return it.

I suspect my complaining-for the moment- will come to an end, and I will be able to totally enjoy the spyder.

Anyone who has installed the handbrake unit, please let me know how difficult it was. Billy said the only issue at al lis bleeding the brakes, and with a partner to help it is not difficult.

I hope to have it installed by Friday if all goes well, and than take it for a ride with my "scooter group." I guess I got grandfathered in as a founding member even though I traded my scooter for the spyder.

One of our members did a 4500 mile iron butt ride in nine days on a 300cc Sym scooter. The spyder would be much more comfortable!

So billy refunded you the full amount on your product because you didn't like it and "for the moment" you complaining will stop?? I think if a company did that for me I would be saying something different. I have tried to wreck/break/and or make it fail. This includes the utah salt flats, "testing" on every road I can, drag racing and having other people with working legs test it as well.

the only issue I had was not locktiting the rear nut and having to buy a new one(this is one of the instructions I overlooked)

I far as I can testify to this handbrake is LEGIT, and it is my only means of stopping. ISCI has to build a product that fits all kinds of people so if you do not like that you have to adjust to a new product then I think you are going to pay way more to a company to make you a "custom" to your body size floorboard and handbrake setup.

 

[2manycars]

It wasn't because I did not like it

He (Billy Joe) is refunding the money on an item that would not be safe in conjunction with the hand brake. It has nothing to do with my simply not liking it. Either way he was very fair in doing so.

He suggested the hinged unit when I first ordered the boards, however I was convinced I would not spend the money for a hand brake. I was wrong.

He also said they are working on a heat shield t protect the riders feet and ankles on their lowered boards. He was not sure when or even if they would be available.

 

[Longlegs]

I am in the same spot as you. I don't like the foot position in relation to the brake pedal either. I know the solution is to buy the hand brake which I would love to have, but just don't have the money right now. I love everything else about the footboards. I just can't stand the pain that I get when lifting my leg up to hold it over the brake pedal. I too, find myself riding with my foot perched up on the bracket, or occasionally on the exhaust pipe. (oops)