Brake peddle

[billybovine]

Yes the ST and RT are different. They both share exactly the same frame but the floorboards and brake pedal are a couple inches farther forward on the RT. This makes all the bits and pieces different. The basic function and result are the same. On my ST the floorboard releases after slightly over half of the pedal rubber is below the top of the floorboard. It's not easy. If you are concerned talk to your dealer.

 

[tharris30]

Same peddle problem

I have a 2014 RT-S and find the brake pedal a little hard to use with my big feet. Is there anyone who makes a peddle that moves the pad out and forward? Also is there a post that lists 3rd party vendors for spyder add-on's. Thank you for any information.

Gary C

I had the same problem. So, I used a dremmel tool and cut off the bracket projecting out to the right flush-even with the brake lever. then I took a HD shift lever (left over from my Harley), cut it to 3.5" length from the shift pedal, drilled two 1/4" holes (1" apart) through the shift lever and matching holes through the brake lever. I then through bolted with 1/4" SS 1/4-20 bolts and binder nuts on the inside of the brake lever. It worked out that the new brake pedal is positioned 2" farther out from the body and 2.5" farther forward, almost to the splash panel. It is very solid also.

 

[Bob Denman]

:nopic: :2thumbs:

 

[Buggy]

The pin circled in red.

View attachment 96023

I take it the spacer that has been talked about would go between part no 1 and 47 above?

 

[Cruzr Joe]

I take it the spacer that has been talked about would go between part no 1 and 47 above?

Correct

 

[robmorg]

Yes the ST and RT are different. They both share exactly the same frame but the floorboards and brake pedal are a couple inches farther forward on the RT. This makes all the bits and pieces different. The basic function and result are the same. On my ST the floorboard releases after slightly over half of the pedal rubber is below the top of the floorboard. It's not easy. If you are concerned talk to your dealer.

When I put all the weight I can on the brake pedal on my Spyder, it doesn't come close to the top of the floorboard, so it must be a lot higher to begin with. That's probably why it won't release the pin on the release mechanism. My Spyder is scheduled to go into the shop soon, so I'll follow the advise from you and Bob and have them look at it. At least, as a result of this thread, I now understand how it is supposed to work. Before it goes into the shop, I'll go out on an empty road and try some high high pressure emergency stops to see how the bike reacts.

The other thing I've determined, as a result of reading this thread, is that I no longer want the larger brake pedal. I'd now be too afraid my foot would end up underneath it at the wrong time, when I really needed to hit the brakes in a hurry. That can't happen with the smaller pedal and the foot guard installed. Thanks, guys.

 

[martiniman]

TricLEDS pedal is larger... View attachment 95842

Looks good to me. I assume it is easy to install? (never assume)
Can you put it on without removing all the tupperware?

(Never mind!)

 

[Cruzr Joe]

Looks good to me. I assume it is easy to install? (never assume)
Can you put it on without removing all the tupperware?

No tupperware removal is required, two bolts under the brake pedal, when you install the new pedal,do not overtighten it, or you will strip it, use locktite and make the bolt secure. :thumbup:

I have it on my 2014 RTS and it works and releases the floorboard if you exert pressure just as it was designed to do. :thumbup:

I use an aluminum spacer that measures 1" wide X 2" long X 3/4 inches tall with two holes for the bolts to pass through


CRUZR JOE

 

[Bob Denman]

Mine works just fine, with no additional spacer needing to be added to the package...
Rob,
YOu're 100% right; you do need to be a bit more aware of the positioning of your foot on the floorboard... I have found my foot "sneaking" up under the edge of the pedal...
But awareness of this, has proven to be an effective preventative tool, for any potential disaster.. :thumbup:

 

[Cruzr Joe]

Mine works just fine, with no additional spacer needing to be added to the package...
Rob,
YOu're 100% right; you do need to be a bit more aware of the positioning of your foot on the floorboard... I have found my foot "sneaking" up under the edge of the pedal...
But awareness of this, has proven to be an effective preventative tool, for any potential disaster.. :thumbup:

Next time you catch your foot sneaking up under the pedal, smack it real hard and say very loudly "BAD FOOT"

Cruzr Joe

 

[Bob Denman]

They just like playin' "Footsie", when they think that nobody is looking! :roflblack: