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A friend of mine owns a Spyder and is working me hard to get one. Been looking at a bike purchase for the last couple years, and keep worrying about spilling on gravel. So the Spyder is a great option.

A couple of questions on them, I am 6'6" and 300lbs so sitting on them the shifter and brake feel off to me. Does anyone know of a mod to extend them out further from the bike by an inch and maybe even extend the arm as well?

Also in terms of repair and maintenance, how has everyone felt their Spyder has done. I am a cheap dutchmen :joke: and this would be a pretty big splurge for me.

Thanks in advance.
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Welcome to SpyderLovers Blackhawk. Is your friend a member of this board? In any case, there have been a few shifter (heal / toe shifter) and brake extension mods done but I can't say that they will necessarily help you. There have been some hand brake mods done and one vendor is coming out with a hand brake kit. That along with getting an electronic shift, SE5 Spyder, might solve your problem.
 
bjt said:
Welcome to SpyderLovers Blackhawk. Is your friend a member of this board? In any case, there have been a few shifter (heal / toe shifter) and brake extension mods done but I can't say that they will necessarily help you. There have been some hand brake mods done and one vendor is coming out with a hand brake kit. That along with getting an electronic shift, SE5 Spyder, might solve your problem.
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Yes he is. *edit* I realized I didn't say who, daddydarko is the culprit.

Do you have a link for those mods that were done. I didn't have alot of luck with a search.
 
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Blackhawk said:
Yes he is.

Do you have a link for those mods that were done. I didn't have alot of luck with a search.
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ISCI is a company coming out with some footpeg stuff, floorboards and the hand brake kit.
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showpost.php?p=84284&postcount=1
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10226

Nexus was one of the first to do his own hydraulic hand brake mod.
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8153

lamonster was the first with a cable actuated hand brake.
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5048

I couldn't find a specific link to the heel / toe shifter or the brake pedal extension. Maybe someone else knows exactly where that info was or the people who have done it can chime in.
 
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welcome to another Michigan resident. Better yet, a Dutchman, like me.
-Scotty
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Alex South Florida

welcome I am also 6' 7" and 350 and there is a company ICSU coming out with very sturdy foot rest and brake and also a hand brake and long distance foot pegs, in a few weeks. I will also be purchasing a spyder later this year and researched the same things you are asking about. Because the position of the regular brake and foot peg, is too far back for men our size.

Blackhawk said:
A friend of mine owns a Spyder and is working me hard to get one. Been looking at a bike purchase for the last couple years, and keep worrying about spilling on gravel. So the Spyder is a great option.

A couple of questions on them, I am 6'6" and 300lbs so sitting on them the shifter and brake feel off to me. Does anyone know of a mod to extend them out further from the bike by an inch and maybe even extend the arm as well?

Also in terms of repair and maintenance, how has everyone felt their Spyder has done. I am a cheap dutchmen :joke: and this would be a pretty big splurge for me.

Thanks in advance.
B-
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:roflblack: No one knows everything there is to know about the :spyder2:!!! Just when you think you do it will bite you in the A$$.:dontknow:
 
puga725 said:
I am Alex and also 6' 7" 350 and I already know all there is to know about the Spyder and will be getting one in the near future.
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Uh oh.:helpsmilie::yikes::popcorn:

First of all, welcome, Alex.

Now get ready--especially after three posts here--for a firestorm of well-meaning jibes after signing off with that comment!!

OK. I'll start:

Pop quiz.
1. How many dzuz fasteners are there on a Spyder?
2. How many should there be?
3. What is the recommended tire pressure front & rear for the Spyder?
4. What does the owner's manual recommend? (do not repeat your answer from question #3.)
5. What's the fuel capacity of a Spyder?
6. What's the fuel capacity of a Spyder? (do not repeat your answer from #5.)
7. OK, NOW what's the fuel capacity of a Spyder? (do not repeat your answers from #5 nor #6.)
8. What's the top speed of a Spyder?
9. What's the top speed of a Spyder in France, driving with one hand?
10. How many Premiere Editions of the Spyder were manufactured. (Hint: There were exactly 2,500.)
Bonus question: What are the best windshield, seat, fuel octane, engine break-in method, and type/weight of dino/synthetic/blend oil for the Spyder?

:joke: :joke: :joke: :joke: :joke: :joke: :joke: :joke: :joke: :joke: and :joke:
 
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jeuchler said:
Uh oh.:helpsmilie::yikes::popcorn:

First of all, welcome, Alex.

Now get ready--especially after three posts here--for a firestorm of well-meaning jibes after signing off with that comment!!

OK. I'll start:

Pop quiz.
1. How many dzuz fasteners are there on a Spyder?
2. How many should there be?
3. What is the recommended tire pressure front & rear for the Spyder?
4. What does the owner's manual recommend? (do not repeat your answer from question #3.)
5. What's the fuel capacity of a Spyder?
6. What's the fuel capacity of a Spyder? (do not repeat your answer from #5.)
7. OK, NOW what's the fuel capacity of a Spyder? (do not repeat your answers from #5 nor #6.)
8. What's the top speed of a Spyder?
9. What's the top speed of a Spyder in France, driving with one hand?
10. How many Premiere Editions of the Spyder were manufactured. (Hint: There were exactly 2,500.)
Bonus question: What are the best windshield, seat, fuel octane, engine break-in method, and type/weight of dino/synthetic/blend oil for the Spyder?

:joke: :joke: :joke: :joke: :joke: :joke: :joke: :joke: :joke: :joke: and :joke:
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Hey Jeuchler,

Were you ever a teacher in SW Missouri? I think I took one of your classes in high school!!! :ohyea::roflblack::ohyea:

RoHo
 
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