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Emergency veggies
« 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 !!


and, I just like this picture!

 
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Re: Emergency veggies
« Reply #1 on: May 09, 2016, 11:00:04 PM »
Nice grin on that Kymco.
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Re: Emergency veggies
« Reply #2 on: May 10, 2016, 09:02:15 PM »
Great idea!
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Re: Emergency veggies
« Reply #3 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
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Re: Emergency veggies
« Reply #4 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!

Thanks for the heads up.
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Re: Emergency veggies
« Reply #5 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

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Re: Emergency veggies
« Reply #6 on: May 12, 2016, 04:47:00 AM »
Amazing, great idea this.

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Re: Emergency veggies
« Reply #7 on: May 13, 2016, 04:47:55 AM »
Now I can leave my scooter running while I get off and shut the garage door.
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Re: Emergency veggies
« Reply #8 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; -)
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Re: Emergency veggies
« Reply #9 on: May 13, 2016, 11:30:28 AM »
I use a velcro strap
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Re: Emergency veggies
« Reply #10 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

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Re: Emergency veggies
« Reply #11 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??!!
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