BRP Hand Brake?

[bplummer]

:agree: I think the on two wheelers the hand brake is about 75% of the braking and the foot brake is 25%...then again, you use based on need and conditions.

With the Spyder, the brakes are not a concern...the braking power is amazing and the machine handles everything for you...no way to skid your bike by only using the foot brake, as you can easily do on a two wheeler. I wouldn't give up the Spyder braking system (and the ABS) for anything.

As far as the emergency brake, it's a bit of a pain but the headache is manageable.

Like others I've found the stock parking brake a little hard to find. While at Daytona I took this pick of ISCI's bolt on extension. I believe the price was 80.00.

http://www.industrialspecialty.com

 

[aubierules]

Like others I've found the stock parking brake a little hard to find. While at Daytona I took this pick of ISCI's bolt on extension. I believe the price was 80.00.

http://www.industrialspecialty.com

i made an extension out of square tubing for free.

 

[bone crusher]

Nice way of putting it all together... :agree: The is a reason why there are aftermarket companies out there...

Somehow I'm getting the impression that some of us are getting brow beaten into making BRP put a front handbrake on the rest of the spyders being manufactured or are trying to persuade the rest of us to put one on our current rides.Americans have always embraced new technologies,ie,digital tv,cell phones,cd,dvd,laptopcomputers,.etc.,and the spyder is the latest in the category of a new type motorcycle/transportation.The research has been done and tested and the veh.manufact.orgs and the DOT have approved the current config.as a viable and safe sys.It is truly different in a motorcycle but this is not a "normal mc".The spyder is developed as it is.When we all purchased one we knew what the nature of the beast was.If it was not to the liking of the individuals taste or ergonomics then why buy one?I bought one because it is a different mc then any thing on the market and it looked like nothing else I ever had or built myself.It is our nature to tinker or toy w/ technology and try to improve it but sometimes the outcome is not so good.The saying"becarefull what you wish.you just might get it ..." could apply here.Every opinion should be respected and there are alot of them here,some of them the most informative I've sen on any site.There will probably be no definitve answer as we are all individuals.Do what you must to make youself safe and happy and your passenger or loved one safe too.Look at all the different spyders on this site.Lets not lose our uniqueness and revert back to a 2 wheel mentality.For myself,I enjoy both and adjust accordingly.

 

[Sara]

Great Comments-----------

---------------I think eveyone is right------BRP should keep the Spyder braking system just the way it is ( it was born this way); however, why doesn't someone/company make a really good hand brake system that can be added for those who want one? I would like to see a hydraulic add-on system that gives you a hand brake while keeping the foot brake as well. To me it could be worth what a Corbin seat costs. I'd get it. I believe the hand brake, for some of us, is a safety item. No need to bug BRP---some creative person will make money with this item.....I'm looking and waiting......SSSS

 

[Longlegs]

I find myself reaching for a hand brake when backing up for some reason. Mine is an SE and thus no clutch to feather. When you get it moving backwards (and it'll really move, even at idle) it seems wierd using the foot brake, I dont know why. Going forward I have adjusted pretty well, but I can see the highway peg thing too.