BajaRon
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I agree, but people do use both terms for the same thing. As long as we know what we are describing it isn't so bad.
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To Brake or Not To Brake....
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I agree, but people do use both terms for the same thing. As long as we know what we are describing it isn't so bad.
Hberninger
New member
I vote "yes" as standard equipment.
AbNormy
Active member
wreck
We met a guy in Sedalia that lived there that had an RS that he bought an 09, and he said he pulled into an ATM and didn't set the handbrake and the bike rolled away and suffered all this damage it had taken him almost two years to get it all fixed. one dealer did the repairs then couldn't get it started so they had to take it to another dealer in KC that finally got it running, so YES I'd like to have another option just in case!
We met a guy in Sedalia that lived there that had an RS that he bought an 09, and he said he pulled into an ATM and didn't set the handbrake and the bike rolled away and suffered all this damage it had taken him almost two years to get it all fixed. one dealer did the repairs then couldn't get it started so they had to take it to another dealer in KC that finally got it running, so YES I'd like to have another option just in case!
bertmc
New member
I'd like to have one as standard equipment for a moderate increase in price. I've been riding for 50 years and would be fine with just a foot brake if the position was adjustable. I have to lift my size 13 boot from the riding position to apply the brake. I don't like that. Slows my reaction time.
Why can't the brake pedal be lower so all you have to do is push down with your toe, as it is on most motorcycles (except for cruiser styles)? Are they afraid everyone will "ride" the brake and end up with the dreaded "limp mode"? Maybe they care more about that than the potential for a crash because of slower brake application.
Why can't the brake pedal be lower so all you have to do is push down with your toe, as it is on most motorcycles (except for cruiser styles)? Are they afraid everyone will "ride" the brake and end up with the dreaded "limp mode"? Maybe they care more about that than the potential for a crash because of slower brake application.
docdoru
Doru the Destroyer-Spyder Photo Investigator
:agree: :thumbup:
Bob Denman
New member
Do you know what can make up for a slower reaction time?
Paying better attention in the first place. :shocked: :thumbup:
Besides; these bikes stop pretty darn well when you mash on that pedal! :2thumbs:
Paying better attention in the first place. :shocked: :thumbup:
Besides; these bikes stop pretty darn well when you mash on that pedal! :2thumbs:
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arntufun
Guest
Bright idea !!!!!!!!!!!
If BRP would install the hand brake lever with a simple lever lock (like on snowmobiles) on all Spyders they could do away with the parking brake assembly and it would actually cost BRP less to make and will be no extra cost to the consumer.
This would also eliminate those constant RS parking brake adjustments and with the brakes gripping on all three wheels, your Spyder is not going anywhere !!!!!!!:thumbup:
If BRP would install the hand brake lever with a simple lever lock (like on snowmobiles) on all Spyders they could do away with the parking brake assembly and it would actually cost BRP less to make and will be no extra cost to the consumer.
This would also eliminate those constant RS parking brake adjustments and with the brakes gripping on all three wheels, your Spyder is not going anywhere !!!!!!!:thumbup:
I wonder if that would do away with that annoying brake squeal, too? Plus, it would drop a few ounces, the Spyder needs to lose weight.
BajaRon
Well-known member
You know that's not a bad idea! Though I'm not sure how it goes with having constant pressure on the hydraulic components for extended periods of time.
It would put the E-Brake in an easy access location rather than having to try and find the peddle with your foot. Some have to dismount the Spyder to work the current E-Brake.
It would eliminate one problem and give those that wanted it a hand brake option at the same time. :thumbup:
It's not going to fix the squeel as that is a pad issue and not a brake lever/peddle issue.
Bob Denman
New member
Randy!
:clap::firstplace: :2thumbs:
That may even be a BETTER reason for a re-design!
You knocked it right out of the park!
:thumbup:
:clap::firstplace: :2thumbs:
That may even be a BETTER reason for a re-design!
You knocked it right out of the park!
OldDog
New member
Great idea! The best engineered solutions are simple and elegant. :thumbup: KISS Engineering...
BajaRon
Well-known member
You have to wonder, though, why BRP didn't do this in the 1st place. I'm sure it was considered and rejected.
Now we can start guessing why they decided against it!
hyea:
billybovine
Active member
If my memory serves me correctly, (it does not always) on a motor vehicle equipped with a hydraulic braking system must be equipped with a parking brake system that operates completely independent of the hydraulic system. That is according to FMVSS (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard)
BajaRon
Well-known member
That answers it. That's why they can get away with it on Snowmobiles. Oh well, it was fun while it lasted!
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