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My only complaint on the 14...
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ARtraveler
R.I.P. Dwayne
Your post is also a concern for me, since I have hip issues. Have not had a chance to beta test yet and am waiting for mine to arrive. I will be watching this post, and hopefully soon will be able to add some additional input.
where I got my hand brake-----------
will give you enough time to lift your leg without the :shocked: factor.. if they don't have one now , I'm certain they wiil http://www.industrialspecialty.com/ISCI - Spyder Parts.htm
I have no lower right leg.. so the toes didn't work too well finding the foot brake
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will give you enough time to lift your leg without the :shocked: factor.. if they don't have one now , I'm certain they wiil http://www.industrialspecialty.com/ISCI - Spyder Parts.htm
I have no lower right leg.. so the toes didn't work too well finding the foot brake
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When I first started my test on the 14 I did not like having to lift my leg to apply the brakes, but with time I got used to it. I also learned to use the side of my foot to put pressure on the peddle for when I just needed to slow down.
I think the problem is more the floor boards than the brake pedal.
Purple Guy
New member
:agree:
There are to many positives to list about the 14's.
The only negative I've found on my extensive 200 kms I've put on my Spyder is the height of the break pedal.
I'll be interested in hearing as time goes by what ideas/solutions other members come up with.
napper39
New member
i had a proublem some what like that on seal boards so i got a elercit type thing from the hardware store it let me rest my foot on it which lefted up my foot so i could step on the brake with out lefting my whole foot up.just rock your foot and step on the brake.:chat:
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Tango
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Agree with you 100%! :shocked: It's uncomfortable, and awkward. Getting used to it.
Tom :trike:Bob Denman
New member
You can always look at it this way; :shocked:
If you DON'T pick up your leg; the nose of the bike will have to do the stopping for you! :yikes:
(Makes the effort seem worthwhile; don't it?
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If you DON'T pick up your leg; the nose of the bike will have to do the stopping for you! :yikes:
(Makes the effort seem worthwhile; don't it?
)SpyderAnn01
Active member
It took a few thousand miles for me on the test Spyder but I got used to it. I am glad though that it isn't an issue on my SM6
I'm used to having to lift my foot/leg to apply the brake. I had the RIVCO RT Driver Floorboards on my 12 RT for almost a year and those boards lowered my foot position thus requiring me to lift my foot/leg to apply the brake. It took a little while for me to get used to this change in the braking process but now it seems like second nature.
stillriding
happy old fart
I was experiencing the same problem with both my 2010 RTS with Seal floorborads and now with my '14. It's actually painful to lift my leg. Here's what works well for me: a hockey puck. That's right, a $1.67 hockey puck that is a heel rest/swivel point that provides enough room for my foot to rest normally on the board if I'm not in traffic or in situations where I want to be "ready" to apply the brake in a hurry. Just sit on your Spyder and move the puck around (another person helps) until you find the right spot. Then glue it down. I had used 3M double-sided tape with the Seals, but it didn't hold on the rubber of the stock floorboards. But Gorilla Glue works great.
PW2013STL
Active member
I came from a Harley where I always had to lift my foot in order to activate the rear brake so I am use to doing that. You could buy an aftermarket brake lever for Harleys that would lower the brake pedel, but looking at the Spyder it's lever traval prevents doing that as you would be hitting the top of the floorboard before full engagement.
Bob Denman
New member
I guess that once you got your 'Boards all "Pucked-up"; you were good to go! :2thumbs:
Sorry; I couln't resist it! :roflblack:
Sorry; I couln't resist it! :roflblack:
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