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Title: Emergency veggies
Post by: Stig / Major Tom on May 09, 2016, 10:21:22 PM

I use the parking brake on the Burgman a lot.....comes in very handy when parking on any incline. I do not want the scoot to roll down hill and fold the side stand up and drop the bike!
I apply the parking brake every time I get off the scooter.

My Kymco LIKE200i does not have a parking brake.....
So, I use one of the thick , colored, rubber bands found on a bunch of Asparagus -- around the grip and front brake lever. The bands on Broccoli work well, too. :)

I store this emergency/parking brake on the right turn signal pod - so it is always handy when i stop.

Also, it might deter a really dumb thief !!

(http://i68.tinypic.com/110kjv9.jpg)
and, I just like this picture!
(http://i63.tinypic.com/mruuki.jpg)
 

Title: Re: Emergency veggies
Post by: MJR on May 09, 2016, 11:00:04 PM

Nice grin on that Kymco.

Title: Re: Emergency veggies
Post by: GLV55 on May 10, 2016, 09:02:15 PM

Great idea!

Title: Re: Emergency veggies
Post by: paceneedsstides on May 11, 2016, 04:13:05 PM

thats weird that you don't have one cuz my Like 50 has a parking brake thing on the right rear brake lever

Title: Re: Emergency veggies
Post by: Stig / Major Tom on May 11, 2016, 08:22:27 PM

EDIT: The 50's have a drum brake at the rear.....that is why you have a parking brake. The LIKE200i has disc brakes both ends. Can't do that with hydraulic disc brakes without adding a little drum back there!
Well, look at that!
Will look into fitting one to my 200i!
(http://i64.tinypic.com/211nko.jpg)
Thanks for the heads up.
always enjoy Kymco's spelling!
Stig

Title: Re: Emergency veggies
Post by: MJR on May 11, 2016, 09:18:30 PM

Quote from: Stig on May 11, 2016, 08:22:27 PM

The LIKE200i has disc brakes both ends. Can't do that with hydraulic disc brakes without adding a little drum back there!

You could add a line lock, common in the off road crowd.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-brake-lock-line-lock-hydraulic-brake-park-lock-pressure-holder-for-Disc-Drum-/261529440507 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-brake-lock-line-lock-hydraulic-brake-park-lock-pressure-holder-for-Disc-Drum-/261529440507)

(http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/6rgAAOSwMmBVro0M/s-l400.jpg)

Title: Re: Emergency veggies
Post by: xsel777 on May 12, 2016, 04:47:00 AM

Amazing, great idea this.

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Title: Re: Emergency veggies
Post by: TLRam1 on May 13, 2016, 04:47:55 AM

Now I can leave my scooter running while I get off and shut the garage door.

Title: Re: Emergency veggies
Post by: Stig / Major Tom on May 13, 2016, 10:23:25 AM

Quote from: TLRam1 on May 13, 2016, 04:47:55 AM

Now I can leave my scooter running while I get off and shut the garage door.

I toot my horn and make someone get out of bed to close it.
no I don't; -)
Stig

Title: Re: Emergency veggies
Post by: randyo on May 13, 2016, 11:30:28 AM

I use a velcro strap

Title: Re: Emergency veggies
Post by: MJR on May 14, 2016, 07:09:02 AM

Here's something else I ran across. Looks like a locking brake lever. They list other models.

https://www.taiwanbigscootershop.com/collections/burgman-650/products/ridea-basic-models-brake-lever?variant=18308265601 (https://www.taiwanbigscootershop.com/collections/burgman-650/products/ridea-basic-models-brake-lever?variant=18308265601)

https://youtu.be/MsPJSLSR3yY (https://youtu.be/MsPJSLSR3yY)

Title: Re: Emergency veggies
Post by: Stig / Major Tom on May 14, 2016, 12:51:37 PM

Pretty cool!
Wonder why Suzuki and gang put all that stuff on their bikes just to achieve what that lever is doing?
An emergency brake??!!
Stig