Hand Brake

[Skidoodon]

I am considering putting a hand break on my Spyder. Has any one done this ? If so what brand did you use ? I am looking for a brake that doesn't depress the foot brake when I use it, also I do not want to change the feel of the brakes. I would love as much input as possible.
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[BajaRon]

I am considering putting a hand break on my Spyder. Has any one done this ? If so what brand did you use ? I am looking for a brake that doesn't depress the foot brake when I use it, also I do not want to change the feel of the brakes. I would love as much input as possible.
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Because the brakes on all 3 wheels are interconnected you aren't going to be able to get an isolated hand brake, nor do you really want one.

There are a number of possibilities from the relatively inexpensive cable actuated brake lever I use to the high dollar, very well done hydraluic system offerd by ISCI.

 

[Firefly]

I am considering putting a hand break on my Spyder. Has any one done this ? If so what brand did you use ? I am looking for a brake that doesn't depress the foot brake when I use it, also I do not want to change the feel of the brakes. I would love as much input as possible.
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This is the only branded kit available:

http://www.industrialspecialty.com/ISCI - Spyder Parts.htm#handbrakesystem

Awesome quality. Only other option is making your own as some have done.. but those are nowhere near the quality or safety of the ISCI unit.

 

[Bootie]

I am considering putting a hand break on my Spyder. Has any one done this ? If so what brand did you use ? I am looking for a brake that doesn't depress the foot brake when I use it, also I do not want to change the feel of the brakes. I would love as much input as possible.
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I have the ISCI Handbreak on my RT. It can save your life, especially if your foot drifts away from the foot break (as with highway pegs). It's kind of expensive at $1250 but well worth the cost.:2thumbs:

 

[Skidoodon]

I know it is possible to have a Hand Break not move the foot brake I have sat on one in Europethat had this set up, just dont know who made it ?

 

[Lamonster]

I know it is possible to have a Hand Break not move the foot brake I have sat on one in Europethat had this set up, just dont know who made it ?

Why is that a issue? :dontknow:

 

[BajaRon]

Why is that a issue? :dontknow:

Lamont, do you know of a hand brake system that does not move or affect the foot brake?

 

[Skidoodon]

I do like the feeling that if i get in a panic situation and use the hand break then go for the foot brake it is already down and not where i expect it to be.

 

[RoadHammer]

I do like the feeling that if i get in a panic situation and use the hand break then go for the foot brake it is already down and not where i expect it to be.

I might be wrong, but i think floto set up his bike that way. The first ride I ever took on a spyder was his bike, and he had high end stuff for brakes. I know he had a brembo master, and man oh man did he ever have brakes, better than anything available right now. I can say this because I went the brembo way but never finished the kit to perfection. I should have stuck with it, but i opted for the "kit out ther now"

 

[Firefly]

I do like the feeling that if i get in a panic situation and use the hand break then go for the foot brake it is already down and not where i expect it to be.

Someone did an entirely separate front brake setup---- separate from the Spyder brakes.. been awhile since I saw it-- but they installed separate front brakes that worked independently. Not something I would recommend.

I don't get why it should matter if the foot brake moves in tandem with the handbrake.

 

[bone crusher]

Someone did an entirely separate front brake setup---- separate from the Spyder brakes.. been awhile since I saw it-- but they installed separate front brakes that worked independently. Not something I would recommend.

I don't get why it should matter if the foot brake moves in tandem with the handbrake.

Yeah, that does sound really dumb. We have a great ABS system, why mess with it? The hand brake by ISCI looks to be a great option if you want one and have the cash...why anyone would reconfigure the whole braking system is beyond me! Did that same person try to take out the computer system too and replace it with the brain from a PS3 or somethin' just to be different?

 

[ISCI Billy]

ISCI Handbrake

Here is a copy of an email I got earlier this morning....

I got the hand brake that I ordered from you. I installed it on my spider, in two afternoons after work. It was a fairly easy install, I could have done it in one afternoon, but I didn't have any dot 4 brake fluid and it was to late to go get some. It works far better than I hoped it would. Seth was right it is worth every penny. I enjoy riding my Spyder more now, than I have in the past 2 years. Maybe sometime I can come to your factory and thank you in person. I could not be happier with your products.

 

[LittleJohn]

I have the ISCI system and love it.

I believe tye system Floto set up was not an off the shelf install, and completely eliminated the foot pedal.
If I remember right, he had a BIG brembro master, that applied pressure to a manifold (from a goldwing) that in turn had 2 lines coming from it that attached to the brake system where the stock 2 lines from the master foot pedal attach. The pedal, master resevoir, and master cylinder were isolated and no longer used.​

 

[Firefly]

The only thing that felt a bit odd when I checked out the ISCI brake was the brake lever distance from the bar--- seems a bit far away for those with small hands.

Ideally an adjustable lever like a Pazzo would be nice....:thumbup:

 

[BajaRon]

Someone did an entirely separate front brake setup---- separate from the Spyder brakes.. been awhile since I saw it-- but they installed separate front brakes that worked independently. Not something I would recommend.

I don't get why it should matter if the foot brake moves in tandem with the handbrake.

Why would you want to spend a lot of money and time to eliminate the Spyder's excellent VSS system? :dontknow: Just so the foot pedal does not move when you apply the hand brake? Wow!

I don't mind at all that my foot brake moves with the hand brake. I understand exactly what is going on and it really is not an issue.

 

[Firefly]

Why would you want to spend a lot of money and time to eliminate the Spyder's excellent VSS system? :dontknow: Just so the foot pedal does not move when you apply the hand brake? Wow!

I don't mind at all that my foot brake moves with the hand brake. I understand exactly what is going on and it really is not an issue.

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[cruizr]

Be carefull, if you do something to void your warranty from BRP. The ISCI set up does not tamper with the stock brake system. It just operates it from the handle bar. Very nice from what I have seen.

Chalky

 

[Skidoodon]

I think everyone is missing what I was looking for. I certainly do not want to change any part of the BRP braking system. As it is we have the best braking system out there! What I was hoping to find was a handle bar brake lever that operates the complete brake system, just like the current foot brake operates it. Thus you have two ways to stop if you do not have your foot on the foot pegs. I was hoping to find one that did not physically move the current brake peddle but that does not seem to exist currently. Maybe this is something BRP can work on?
Thanks

 

[Firefly]

I think everyone is missing what I was looking for. I certainly do not want to change any part of the BRP braking system. As it is we have the best braking system out there! What I was hoping to find was a handle bar brake lever that operates the complete brake system, just like the current foot brake operates it. Thus you have two ways to stop if you do not have your foot on the foot pegs. I was hoping to find one that did not physically move the current brake peddle but that does not seem to exist currently. Maybe this is something BRP can work on?
Thanks

Again-- why is it so important that the foot pedal not move? I see no reason this should make any difference.

Highly doubt you'll see BRP do anything like that.

 

[ISCI Billy]

I think everyone is missing what I was looking for. I certainly do not want to change any part of the BRP braking system. As it is we have the best braking system out there! What I was hoping to find was a handle bar brake lever that operates the complete brake system, just like the current foot brake operates it. Thus you have two ways to stop if you do not have your foot on the foot pegs. I was hoping to find one that did not physically move the current brake peddle but that does not seem to exist currently. Maybe this is something BRP can work on?
Thanks

With the handbrake that we manufacture you can use the handbrake, the footbrake, or both at the same time. We have had little to no issues with the performace of the brake that we offer. If you have any questions give me call at 1-800-838-9421 and I will be happy to help in any way possible. Also you can ask Lamonster or Magic Man as they do not work for ISCI as I do. I am sure that they will give you a honest opinion.