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Title: Fit a parking brake ?
Post by: Stig / Major Tom on September 17, 2017, 11:35:36 AM: Going to post this around on some scooter forums...
Any ideas how to fit a parking brake on the rear lever -- I have the necessary drum brake at the rear to make it work. Just need some type of locking device for the lever. I understand that Like 50's have a parking brake.... but none around here for me to look at.
Not keen on straps or rubber bands....just one more thing to fool with when preparing to move off while parked on an incline. A simple flick-off on the lever would be preferable.
Thx, Stig
Title: Re: Fit a parking brake ?
Post by: 118118 on September 17, 2017, 01:45:49 PM: My Agility rs 125 has a parking brake as standard. I'll get a photo tomorrow. ;)
Title: Re: Fit a parking brake ?
Post by: ole two wheels on September 17, 2017, 05:29:16 PM: If your rear brake is hydraulic , you don't want to lock the lever. If it's cable actuated then a lock similar to whats found on a four wheeler will work great. Keeping a hydraulic system in a pressurized condition is not good.
Title: Re: Fit a parking brake ?
Post by: ole two wheels on September 17, 2017, 05:35:46 PM: I should have said a hydraulic BRAKE system. Hydraulic cylinders are made to remain in a pressurized state, without damage to the rubber components.
Title: Re: Fit a parking brake ?
Post by: de dee on September 18, 2017, 01:06:19 AM: WHAT WOULD YOU USE TO HOLD THE BRAKE HANDLE, 1 VELCRO STRIP??? RUBBER BAND??? A steel clip??? some days I wish I had a parking brake.,
but cant think of some-thing that will not be played with by others?
Title: Re: Fit a parking brake ?
Post by: MJR on September 18, 2017, 03:11:22 AM: If only you could fit a Tmax parking brake lever.
Title: Re: Fit a parking brake ?
Post by: 118118 on September 18, 2017, 09:44:47 AM: Quote from: 118118 on September 17, 2017, 01:45:49 PM
My Agility rs 125 has a parking brake as standard. I'll get a photo tomorrow. ;)

(http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd148/118118_2007/20170918_100708_zpsdz4ddrle.jpg) (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/118118_2007/media/20170918_100708_zpsdz4ddrle.jpg.html)
Parking brake off

(http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd148/118118_2007/20170918_100658_zps9akf525o.jpg) (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/118118_2007/media/20170918_100658_zps9akf525o.jpg.html)
Parking brake on

(http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd148/118118_2007/20170918_100627_zpsj99exicb.jpg) (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/118118_2007/media/20170918_100627_zpsj99exicb.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Fit a parking brake ?
Post by: ole two wheels on September 20, 2017, 04:58:42 AM: You can buy a lever just like the one pictured and it slides and clamps right onto a 7/8" handle bar
Title: Re: Fit a parking brake ?
Post by: Tromper on September 20, 2017, 09:54:21 AM: That looks kinda nifty.
Any idea where to get the part?
Title: Re: Fit a parking brake ?
Post by: de dee on September 20, 2017, 01:17:17 PM: looked up the part on , powersportswarehouse.com and it looks like you need to call for price, or buy all the parts for about $60.00 the kit price should be better
Title: Re: Fit a parking brake ?
Post by: ole two wheels on September 20, 2017, 04:40:20 PM: Any ATV shop will have then. Don't get on for a Honda or you'll be paying a reverse button that you don't need.