Here be a newbie - with a bunch of questions about riding, twitchy handling, & brakes

[3Tyme]

Welcome, I agree with what everyone has said. It took me 500 miles to get the feel of riding 3 wheels and about 1000 to really start feeling comfortable on different types of roads.

As for hand brakes, here are links to the 2 that I know of:

https://www.slingmods.com/canam-spyder-hand-brake-system-isci

https://www.martinthevlogger.com/product-page/handbrake-spyder-f3-f3s-f3t-f3ltd-canam

Also, an install video from Martin: https://youtu.be/Ibqh8k1yv9I

 

[Dutchy]

Hello POP, the biggest thing to watch out for is the upgrade bug, as my wife has threatened to make my pockets deeper so I cannot reach the bottom. :doorag:
By the way :congrats: and :welcome:

 

[GRHorst]

Regarding the "brake pedal contortionist's nightmare". My right foot just didn't want to turn naturally inward to hit the brake pedal. It helped me considerably to install a longer brake pedal. The factory pedal is too short and too close to the bike. The other thing was getting the full length F3 floorboards which allow for infinite foot positions.

 

[poprivit]

GRH - I have been looking for an extended pedal. What company sold you theirs?
('Course, being a Spyder part, It costs in the four figures

 

[3Tyme]

search EBAY or AMAZON for spyder brake pedal, several choices $20 up

 

[Peder]

Hello P-rivit,

Welcome to the forum and to the Spyder family.

You might want to look into this:

https://can-am.brp.com/on-road/us/e...fW42VJiTAx+tgDRw==&cid=DM208862&bid=367301700

Also check to see if Nevada has a 3 wheel rider safety course. Where I live, Washington, the state has a 3 wheel rider safety course and I believe that
they supply the Spyders, Rykers.

 

[GRHorst]

This is the one I have. They may sell some additional options as far as size and shape.
https://www.canamspyderaccessories....al-with-spacer-all-rs-st-f3-and-rt-2010-2019/

I also put on the "Ultimate F3 Floorboards. Note that the longer brake lever is required to go with this. They are happy to speak with you on the phone to make sure you get the correct item(s).
https://www.canamspyderaccessories.com/the-ultimate-f3-floorboard-all-years-all-models-rhino-lining/