Administrators Eric Hall Posted December 2, 2016 Administrators My Rides (3) Report Share Posted December 2, 2016 A few years ago doing a class with Jimmy Lewis he talked about that fold-down piece on the rear brake lever that is on most all the modern BMW GS models. He used to be a factory rider and helped them develop the HP2. He says that fold down piece aids in braking when you're standing up and your foot is at a different angle. I assume that was AltRider's train of thought when they developed this DualControl system. I helped AltRider find some riders to test this and their reports were positive so I decided to give it a try and see for myself: The kit retails for $84.97 (in this configuration; KTM 990) and here's how they describe the features/benefits: The average person takes 0.5 to 1 full second to react to hazards. Traveling at 60 MPH, a rider will travel 25 to 50 feet before being able to properly react. Most OEM brake pedals have a single-positioned small footprint, yet most ADV riders substantially change foot positioning as they switch between standing and sitting. If your foot is not already situated correctly on the rear brake pedal, you are now potentially doubling reaction time and distance to make what could be a critical stop. This is why you see all motorcycle racers with 1 or 2 fingers on the front brake lever in photographs. AltRider has taken away this additional hazard with the patent pending DualControl Brake System. There are two parts to the AltRider DualControl Brake System that enhance control and reaction time; a riser and an enlarger plate. Riser When in a seated position, a rider’s bent knee naturally puts the angle of the foot pointed down 90 degrees from the lower leg, while a standing position creates a straighter leg and raises the angle of your foot to a more horizontal position. Using the OEM brake pedal, there is no way to keep the correct brake control position when both sitting and standing. With the AltRider enlarger and riser combined, there are now two levels in which to engage the rear brake, putting your foot in optimal position regardless of riding position. As every rider is different, there are two riser heights available depending on your riding style. For those needing additional customization, risers can also be swapped out. Enlarger The ever-changing terrain of off-road riding means your entire body is constantly moving and adjusting. The billet aluminum enlarger plate gives your foot a greater surface area to work with, affording you more control of the rear brake. The enlarger plate is precision fit to each bike model ensuring long-term stability. Optional and replaceable grip pins are provided for further customization. Both products are available separately or as a kit. Stainless steel bottom plate and hardware to endure the abrasions of off-road riding 100% designed and manufactured in the USA 22 mm and 32 mm riser heights available Pins provided with enlarger for enhanced grip, extras included Enlarger and Riser available in black or silver Patent Pending Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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