the most dangerous motorcycle on the road

[chris56]

there was a side-by-side brake-test with a spyder RS and a BMW Tourer here in Germany :

from 60mph to Zero .. the spyder needed 114 ft which was 23 ft "faster" than the BMW

thats why I`m a spyderlover

 

[robmorg]

:agree: Well said!

NOW can we close this thread?? ray:

:roflblack: you keep posting and reading a thread you want to close. You just can't help yourself can you :joke:

It's really interesting reading a thread that's almost 3 years old and then brought back to life. The "tone" of the posts, not to mention the posters who are no longer around, gives you an appreciation for how short "computer forum" years are – kind of like "dog years" :shocked:

Bob, do you have something else to say, or do you still want to close this thread. :roflblack:

 

[Roadster Renovations]

pps: Guess I should have looked at the dates a little better......

 

[BajaRon]

Well, after all, this is a thread about 'Not being able to STOP!'. I guess there is more than one person that Can't Stop... Posting!

 

[robmorg]

pps: Guess I should have looked at the dates a little better......

Not at all, Doc. Your recent post was very interesting. I wish you success with the project. :thumbup:

BTW, What state do you call home? Your "location" just says "United States", but your map suggests that you are somewhere here in the NE.

 

[Roadster Renovations]

Not at all, Doc. Your recent post was very interesting. I wish you success with the project. :thumbup:

BTW, What state do you call home? Your "location" just says "United States", but your map suggests that you are somewhere here in the NE.

I'm in Indiana! Where it 0 degrees this morning. Don't know what the wind chill was! Had to set up a trickle charge on the truck so it would start.

 

[SPECTACUALR SPIDERMAN]

i will never understand why people want to cheap out on their personal safety, if you feel your tires are unsafe change them,
if you feel you need a hand brake then get one, if you can't afford it then sell the bike or a lung.

 

[CapNCrunch]

FULL SIZE BRAKE PEDAL ON A 2011 RT-S

I have a 2009 can am rs se5 and dearly love the bike. I also own a Harley Electraglide. They both have their place on the road. However the Can Am has a horrific brake problem, that being finding the brake pedal especilly in an emergency situation. I have install floor boards and the hinged brake entension. This has improved the braking situation by at least 50 percent. However fun it is to ride, the braking situation, in my opinion, makes it the most unsafe bike on the road. I won't sell it because it is too much fun to ride. The dealer wants $1700 to install a hand brake which would probably make it one of the safer bikes out there. I just wish BRP would not be so stubborn and install the handbrake on the new models. How many people have died because of this. I know of one.

I know this has probably made a lot of people mad, however, one should not have to ride wondering where the brake pedal is.

I SOLVED THAT ISSUE WITH THE "FULL SIZE" BRAKE PEDAL FROM TRIC LED ($45.00). I agree, the OEM pedal was too small to find in a hurry.
CapNCrunch : =)

 

[ThreeWheels]

I guess you should read the last item about lurkers responding after 6 months:

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/...start-a-thread&p=357118&viewfull=1#post357118

 

[Rockwall]

On one of my first Spyder rides I was idling in heavy traffic, missed the brake for a few seconds and almost hit the truck in front of me. It was totally my fault. Since then I have become very used to the foot brake and have never had even the slightest problem. With all of the mechanical problem posts out there it is good to see one about the great braking (and other) systems on our rides.:doorag:

 

[pauly1]

Where the hel& did this come from after over 2 years? :banghead: Who's baiting?

Wayne

 

[Gray Ghost]

Where the hel& did this come from after over 2 years?

It is kind of common for someone new on a forum to read old threads and sometimes comment. To them it is new stuff. The first one to comment just joined last month.

 

[Yazz]

I guess you should read the last item about lurkers responding after 6 months:

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/...start-a-thread&p=357118&viewfull=1#post357118

Love that thread! :roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:

 

[kngfsh27]

Holy buckets, I better run and get my old Harley back. Here I thought after riding my RTL that it had better brakes. I don't miss the hand brake at all. Haven't missed it since I rode out the drive of the dealer. My RTL is 10 times safer than my old Harley. But I also ride within my limits and not like an idiot. Do yourself a favor, unload the Harley. Then spend your time on the Spyder. Let me see, no clutch lever, no hand brake lever, no putting the feet down when I stop, no brainer. Oh, I almost forgot, I got my RTL two months ago.

 

[MikeinGA]

Well, after all, this is a thread about 'Not being able to STOP!'. I guess there is more than one person that Can't Stop... Posting!

Ron,
My 2011 RS-S SE5 stopped well, But after installing new brake rotor and pads on the rear wheel I got from BajaRon, it stopped 12 feet shorter from 60 mph to 0. That's big improvement!

Mike

 

[boomboom1]

Heel Brake

When I had my floorboards installed on my 2011 RS, the foot brake changed from being a toe activated brake to a heel activated brake. I was not aware that this would be the case. The toe activated brake is superior, in my opinion, because it is easier to "find". In my opinion the heel brake is somewhat unsafe. When in a lot of traffic I keep my foot as close as possible to the brake pedal so that I can react quickly. If I had it to do over, again I would opt for the hand brake or not get floorboards. Other than braking, my Spyder seems very safe to me.

 

[JerryB]

Hi boom,

Re: If I had it to do over, again I would opt for the hand brake or not get floorboards.

You might consider this option: http://www.isciride.com/iscirsparts.htm#brakelevers

I think it would put you back to a toe brake setup,

Jerry Baumchen