front brake lever

[eightballbob]

good evening. really two questions. any detrimental effects by removing those pesky bottom splash plates? ( secured by the 8 mm bolts) and has anyone tried to mount a front brake lever and if so what manifold did you use to tie into the master cylinder. tks bob

 

[TuckMiddle]

brake lever

Response to the first question:
Lot's of people have removed them for apparently good reason and have reaped numerous benefits.
I have a philosophical viewpoint to believe it's not a good idea.
But that's another thread or dozens of threads.

As to the brake.
ISCI, a forum sponser and builder of incredibly Good Stuff, has a kit that I have put on two Spyders.
It's pricey but it does the job and with brakes I wouldn't mess with anything jerry rigged.

The one caveat is that it does take a fairly strong hand to apply full braking power.
I use it for normal stops and to initiate brakes in a panic situation but always apply the foot lever when I need to stop pronto.

You've got the brake lever described perfectly. I was after them for almost a year and they now offer a better brake lever. It's still not perfect, but the hand brake now is what I would say is "operational." It's geometery is changed and it's easier to operate, but with arthritis in my hand, it's not for emergency stops. I got it because of my bad hip. So, I use both and it works out fine. ISCI is a terrific company and wonderfful people make it happen.
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Tuck