Lamonster Hand Brake

[SpyderGimp]

Toyota slave cylinder behind the factory slave to a Brembo Master on the handlebars...works great!

 

[LittleJohn]

Toyota slave cylinder behind the factory slave to a Brembo Master on the handlebars...works great!

Excellent!!!
Looks great! Did you fab the "yoke" that ataches it to the pedal point or is that off the shelf for something else?

 

[Lamonster]

Nice job. :bigthumbsup: I didn't think about running hard line to the slave but that will work great if you then run a flex to the master. :bigthumbsup:

 

[Derwin]

I don't get it. The foot brake on the Spyder is for the back or front? You installed a HAND brake for the FRONT? So does this mean that when you press on the foot break, it is ONLY for the back? Or does it work for BOTH front and back? Sorry if I'm asking something that seems basic.

Derwin

 

[MrChet]

I don't get it. The foot brake on the Spyder is for the back or front? You installed a HAND brake for the FRONT? So does this mean that when you press on the foot break, it is ONLY for the back? Or does it work for BOTH front and back? Sorry if I'm asking something that seems basic.

No, there is only the one brake on the bike and it does all the brakes. Adding a hand brake just gives you the option of using it to stop instead of the foot brake.
When I ask the reps at the demo ride why only a foot brake they said the ABS pulses and freaks people out when they felt it in their hand so they let go. That's why they took it off. I think it's a good idea to have and makes it easier to ride. Then all I need is to make myself some leg rests on the sides and get the SE5 and I'd never have to put my feet down!

 

[Twodog185]

I like the cable idea over the hydraulic, but I don't like kinking or pushing the cable if the foot pedal is compressed. How about this variation of the plate for the hand brake? The hand brake lever can be spring loaded via the cable, or at the lever itself.

 

[larryd]

twodog 185, Hand brake cable..I too like the cable idea but I have a similar idea that requires only one plate at the brake pedal end..The plate would look very similar to yours with a slot milled in the plate that is closed on both ends. You would need a cable that has a threaded stud on the lower end and you would need a clevis attached to the cable and the clevis pin would ride in the milled slot..No cable kinking or binding..when you push on the foot brake the clevis pin would follow the slot in the welded on bracket..What do you think ??

 

[Twodog185]

Larryd,

It sounds good. Instead of the open end, you'd have a sliding clevis in a closed slot. I can't even find a cable with a beaded end, much less a threaded end. Still looking though. I don't have a garage full of spare parts. I tried the local rocket shop, the parts guy was a numbers guy, not an idea guy. I'll do this though. I hope BRP comes out with a hand brake add as the SE5 comes out. With the automatic, you wouldn't even need a foot brake because the foot shifter would disappear. Nothing but highway pegs and scenery.

 

[ataDude]

There is another, more pressing, reason for this mod as I see it. If one continues to ride two-wheelers (as I will), the ability to continue to use a "front brake" lever allows you to maintain the habits required for the safe riding of both types of bikes/trikes/roadsters.

I don't get it. The foot brake on the Spyder is for the back or front? You installed a HAND brake for the FRONT? So does this mean that when you press on the foot break, it is ONLY for the back? Or does it work for BOTH front and back? Sorry if I'm asking something that seems basic.

Derwin

 

[larryd]

Twodog 185, My two older Honda Atv's both have rear brake cables with threaded ends on the lower end and beaded ends for the brake handle end....they go from the left handlebar brake handle to the rear axle..they are 88 trx 300 and 98 trx 450..I need to get one and measure the overall length...Lamonster said they need to be about 77" or 78"..

I just ordered a Honda cable #43460-HNO-A-00..TRX 450 rear hand brake cable, beaded top end threaded lower end, 80" oal $16.79 + PA tax..

I will find or make a clevis.

Lemonster used a Suzuki M109 clutch cable with some modifications..beaded on both ends..

I won't put my highway foot pegs on till I get this hand brake deal installed.

larryd

 

[Lamonster]

There is another, more pressing, reason for this mod as I see it. If one continues to ride two-wheelers (as I will), the ability to continue to use a "front brake" lever allows you to maintain the habits required for the safe riding of both types of bikes/trikes/roadsters.

:agree: That's the main reason I did this mod. :bigthumbsup:

 

[Twodog185]

Larryd,

Thanks for the info on the cable. The spring attachment to a clevis is a far better idea. I spent 35 years grabbing a front brake...I'd feel better knowing it's available.

thanks

 

[trikester]

I agree with the need to do this mod if you ride other bikes. When I ride my Yamaha trike conversions (see my photo) I find myself stopping with the foot pedal rear brake only, because I have gotten accustomed to riding the Spyder. This especially applies to me because I'm riding another front wheel trike (tadpole type) but the foot is only the rear and the hand brake is only the front, and I should be using both. :yikes:

I think it is time for me to start taking a serious look at doing one of the hand brake mods. :read:

 

[scottmanesis]

:congrats: I too am awaiting on the bolt on version for the non welder but somewhat mechanically inclined. Keep us posted. This is an oversight by BRP in my opinion as many customers may actually ride both a Spyder AND a Motorcycle and the front brake first skill is one that could be deadly if lost and switching back to a two wheeler. I almost ran out into a busy street on my demo as being an avid motorcyclist my first instinct was to "OH, ****!....no front brake lever!"
Even though I already knew it was not there I went for it anyhowe!

 

[Putt-Putt]

A hand brake is definitely needed. Whether it operates just the front brakes or both front & rear. Although I prefer one that operates both front & rear. There are many reasons for this.

 

[GA-SPYDER]

Every time I ride my Spyder, I'm glad I did the hand brake mod. I very seldom use the foot brake now. MM 3" risers are next.

 

[Putt-Putt]

A hand brake is definitely needed. Whether it operates just the front brakes or both front & rear. Although I prefer one that operates both front & rear. There are many reasons for this.

Now who is making one? Both front and rear operation preferred.

 

[rmcalpin98]

Hey GA SPYDER. I'm in Augusta too. Saw you driving off from the shop one day. Who did your hand brake? I want to put one on mine when it gets in.

 

[Khristaphoe]

Lamonster,

Any issues with the hand brake cable getting stuck?
So far are there any safety issues?


Khris

 

[spydeebike]

I can't do this mod on my own, but it is very much needed, I got in to a fender bender and could of been avoided if i had the usual hand brake. Anyone know where I can get it done.