Questions!

[stupidrock]

As a right leg above the knee amputee, I am interested in purchasing a Spyder. However, I won't be able to use the foot break. Is there an adaption out that will allow you to change to a hand break?

Also, since gas prices are a concern to all, what kind of milage are you getting?

Thanks,

 

[FANG]

welcome Yes if you do a seach for hand brake you will find several threads regarding this subject including a step by step photo instillation by the web site administrator.

:spyder: rule.

 

[bjt]

There have been a few people who have put a hand brake on their Spyder. They have generally engineered this mod themselves as no company is making a hand brake kit for the Spyder. This is the thread where lamonster described his hand brake mod.

Gas mileage..... I get right around 30 MPG in all conditions. Some report a bit less and some get a bit better. I think the average range is between 28 and 35 MPG. A few people get something outside of that range (as low as 25 MPG or as high as 40 MPG) but those have been rare.

 

[stupidrock]

Thanks to both of you for answering. It helps to make an informed decision when investing $15,000 +. Especially for those of us who are retired and are on fixed incomes!

 

[bjt]

You're Welcome James. Welcome to SpyderLovers. :doorag:welcome :spyder:

 

[FANG]

No problem James. Ex-Navy Corpsman here alway enjoy assisting a Marine. :clap::yes:

 

[stupidrock]

You have my undying thanks for your service as a corpsman. I owe my life to a corpsman in 1969. He had to start my heart twice!

 

[gjco]

my 2 cents

I think I would try to get the SE5 and try to move the brake from the right side to the left. If you find the post that lamonster did on his mod I think he said something about hard stops with the handbrake mod. like I said just my 2 cents hope it helps.

 

[Putt-Putt]

welcome I agree with bjt on gas mileage, I get 33 to 36 average.
On the front brake this guy was making a hydraulic kit. You can contact him at
www.maximimrpm.com or [email protected]

Hope this is of some help.

 

[Star Cruiser]

As a right leg above the knee amputee, I am interested in purchasing a Spyder. However, I won't be able to use the foot break. Is there an adaption out that will allow you to change to a hand break?

Also, since gas prices are a concern to all, what kind of milage are you getting?

Thanks,

Hey James,
I am a LEFT AKA. So the Brake has worked for me. A little tricky with the Parking brake at timesbut I am managing. Will probably put a small extension on to make it a bit easier. I met a RIGHT AKA at the dealer a few weeks ago who had a mod done to have the handbrake mounted. It is the same function as the foot brake was. This works with only the hand and is ABS all around as the foot brake would be. The SE5 made the Shifter problem go away. I LOVE the Spyder - it has helped give me my life back.

 

[barb36jack31]

Welcome aboard, James! From an old Navy corpsman, Korea and Vietnam era. Semper Fi!

Jack H

 

[MSGTDOC]

WELCOME FROM AN OLD NAVY CORPSMAN. VIET NAM . AERO MED
FIRST GULF WAR. RETIRED IN 93.