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« Reply #1 on: November 18, 2021, 05:28:53 PM » |
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I assume the parking brake handle pulls up to set brake so can it be moved out and or forward to create clearance? Can the handle be reshaped?
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« Reply #2 on: November 18, 2021, 06:19:54 PM » |
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Just keep the pegs and a tool to mount them with the bike, so if you do get a passenger, you can add them in a couple minutes. One bolt each, right?
My only other idea is to get (or make) a peg riser (like is already on there) that is taller. Tall enough to be up out of the way of the brake handle. Most passengers aren't going to mind high pegs and bent knees anyway.
Or, will that peg riser rotate forward to near vertical (and still be reachable by a passenger)? Instead of leaning back like it is.
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« Reply #3 on: November 18, 2021, 08:02:18 PM » |
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Wow! Parking brake? My two wheeler doesn't require one. I use the transmission in first gear.  |
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« Reply #4 on: November 18, 2021, 09:05:29 PM » |
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Wow! Parking brake? My two wheeler doesn't require one. I use the transmission in first gear. Me too...when it isn't running. |
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« Reply #5 on: November 19, 2021, 05:09:33 AM » |
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John i wouldn't worry too much about that parking brake. unless you are parked on a steep grade it isn't needed. my valkyrie/motortrike never had a parking brake. i just parked it in gear. if i parked on a steep incline it would slowly turn the engine and drift. so what i came up with is i bought a velcro strip that will stick to itself. and i just pull in the front brake lever wrap the velcro around the lever and handgrip, most trike kits don't have a parking brake. if it were me i would re-install the footpegs and forget about the brake. i have a kawasaki voyager trike now with a csc kit. no parking brake. and i use the velcro on this one to.. when not in use i just leave the velcro tightly rolled around the lever so its there when i need it.
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« Reply #6 on: November 19, 2021, 05:46:53 AM » |
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+1 on the Velcro One Wraps.
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« Reply #7 on: November 19, 2021, 08:07:50 AM » |
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John i wouldn't worry too much about that parking brake. unless you are parked on a steep grade it isn't needed. my valkyrie/motortrike never had a parking brake. i just parked it in gear. if i parked on a steep incline it would slowly turn the engine and drift. so what i came up with is i bought a velcro strip that will stick to itself. and i just pull in the front brake lever wrap the velcro around the lever and handgrip, most trike kits don't have a parking brake. if it were me i would re-install the footpegs and forget about the brake. i have a kawasaki voyager trike now with a csc kit. no parking brake. and i use the velcro on this one to.. when not in use i just leave the velcro tightly rolled around the lever so its there when i need it.
Rick, What's the overall length of that velcro strap? Had one but, my painter decided to lose it at some point while the trike was in his shop. Need to replace it. As I remember, it was maybe 8-10 inches long? Rams |
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« Reply #8 on: November 19, 2021, 08:23:55 AM » |
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Wow! Parking brake? My two wheeler doesn't require one. I use the transmission in first gear. Me too...when it isn't running. It's interesting, John, how that phrase has become so common in our English communication but is usually grammatically incorrect. Most of the times that we say, "Me too," we should have correctly said, "I also." I guess that's an example of why the English language is so difficult.  (I knew you would appreciate that, teacher.) |
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« Reply #9 on: November 19, 2021, 08:40:32 AM » |
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Turn it to pull out or push down. If not going to be made functional, I would remove it.
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« Reply #10 on: November 19, 2021, 10:57:43 AM » |
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Wow! Parking brake? My two wheeler doesn't require one. I use the transmission in first gear. Me too...when it isn't running. It's interesting, John, how that phrase has become so common in our English communication but is usually grammatically incorrect. Most of the times that we say, "Me too," we should have correctly said, "I also." I guess that's an example of why the English language is so difficult. (I knew you would appreciate that, teacher.) Or as one of my black students once said..."ya dude, I be doin same." A dear cousin(RIP) 5 yrs. my senior was a teacher and stickler for grammatical correctness, which meant as we were growing up I was called to task many times. So as we got older, at times I'd purposely & generously sprinkle our conversations with stuff that made her skin crawl. I used to delight in watching her draw a quick breath when I'd use the word "irregardless" or "I was woken up" or some such phrase. She knew I was doing it to bug her, but she would react just the same. We were raised more like brother & sister and to the day she passed away, we had that little game going. Both my adopted parents were educators and dad, moreso than mom, would quietly correct me at such times as when I'd use the word "at"...as in "where's it at?" He'd just suggest "it's behind the at" and go on with whatever he doing. Another one was when referencing someone such as "Lucy she..." always brought about a raised eyebrow. I either learned to try and be correct...or simply keep my mouth shut. Generally leaned more toward the latter.  |
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« Reply #11 on: November 19, 2021, 03:50:39 PM » |
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Rick,
What's the overall length of that velcro strap? Had one but, my painter decided to lose it at some point while the trike was in his shop. Need to replace it. As I remember, it was maybe 8-10 inches long?
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i have a 12 inch peice on the brake lever. but i have a whole roll of it hanging on the wall. if you and john would like a peice. shoot me an address in pm and i will mail it to you.
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« Reply #12 on: November 19, 2021, 04:15:20 PM » |
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