Is an ISCI Hand Brake worth it? The jury is out on this one!

[crna59]

Is it worth it? The jury is out on this one!
I waited over 2 months for it to come from ISCI. Parts quality is good; Mounting Instructions, Not so much!
It looks like a very good build quality, though the Hand brake lever/reservoir is a Drag Specialties 0610-2202. I got this for the wife because she has problems using the foot brake. This brake lever is HUGE and the action to actually apply the brake take a bit of muscle. Of course it's a lot easier to squeeze when you're also "helping" it while applying the foot brake.
Now, it took me about 2 full weekends. Not for the faint of heart and I'm pretty mechanically inclined! You need to remover EVERY piece of plastic on the right side INCLUDING THE MUFFLER! Several YouTube videos and calls back and forth, I got it installed. I've put about 300 miles using it, including emergency braking. So far, no complaints.
The only other complaint is that the brake line routing is a little janky. They also include a bottom cover for the handlebar with a piece cut out for the perch.
Was $1500 and I doubt the wife will ever use it. I may look for a smaller ASV brake lever assy.

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[AbNormy]

I put one on an RS for a DJ at a strip club. He had neuropathy in his foot from standing (not to mention he drank a lot) and couldn't feel his foot. It took a LOT of bleeding before I got the last air bubble out, and even then I didn't like it. Then he turned around a bought a new RT a year later. Oh well. And you're right, the instructions left a LOT to be desired.

 

[Pathfinder]

I have Multiple Sclerosis with little to no use of legs and feet. This hand brake has allowed me to get back on the road after 30 years. Mine was installed at the dealer as part of the purchase, so I can't speak about the install process, but it has worked for me as advertised. I have had a few hard brake situations and they performed great.

 

[Donbmw]

Just installed the same kit on my wife’s RT. The installation wasn’t an issue, the bleeding on the Can Am brakes and the kit was my only issue.

 

[crna59]

Just installed the same kit on my wife’s RT. The installation wasn’t an issue, the bleeding on the Can Am brakes and the kit was my only issue.

Well luckily the bleeders on the kit are "speed bleeders" and you can easily do it by yourself!