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Scooters - 50cc => Agility 50 => Topic started by: codger78 on July 30, 2009, 01:30:51 AM

Title: Hand brake locking device?
Post by: codger78 on July 30, 2009, 01:30:51 AM
Traveling through hilly areas, the one problem that I experience is momentary stops to check the map, etc. where both hands are needed.  It is difficult sometimes finding a safe roadside spot that is level enough to release the hand brakes....Does anyone know of a device that can be used to fasten over one or both of the hand brakes to keep the scooter from moving...Or what-ever?
Title: Re: Hand brake locking device?
Post by: Shaka on July 30, 2009, 01:36:55 AM
They sell velro straps at bicycle shops designed to hold the pump in place.  They also would probably work for your application.  I have seen people use them on bikes for that purpose. 
Title: Re: Hand brake locking device?
Post by: codger78 on July 30, 2009, 01:53:38 AM
Say, that's a great idea.  If I can pre-attach one end of the velcro strap on the left handle some place, then I could probably wind it around and lock the brake one handed.....Maybe do it on both brakes just in case one lets loose all of a sudden....Thanks
PS....Has anyone else tried this out?
Title: Re: Hand brake locking device?
Post by: axy on July 30, 2009, 10:09:40 AM
Say, that's a great idea.  If I can pre-attach one end of the velcro strap on the left handle some place, then I could probably wind it around and lock the brake one handed.....Maybe do it on both brakes just in case one lets loose all of a sudden....Thanks
PS....Has anyone else tried this out?

Ebay that thing. Many quads have it as OEM thing.
Title: Re: Hand brake locking device?
Post by: codger78 on August 04, 2009, 05:47:12 AM
Thanks for all help.
I found that the Velcro strap (double sided, 1/2 inch by about 10 inches) works great.  I wound the entire strap tightly around the end of the left hand grip before starting on the trip and when I needed it to hold the brake securely simply unwound enough using both hands to wrap around both the grip and the brake handle holding the brake in a locked position.  It was easy and only took a moment.
I did take the time while still at home to work out the technique and do it safely.