Suggestions for adding parking brake to Champion trike
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An economical manual line-lock can be had of e-bay for just a few bucks. The hardest part is just getting the fittings and brake lines plumbed-in and re-bled and find a good mounting location for it. It's not intended to be left locked for weeks or months parked under the garage. It's just a device you can use when you do have to park in a precarious place. The EASIEST thing to do is what most of us have suggested. Get a bungee-cord, Velcro strap or yes....even a big rubber band, or some made from an old tire-tube that you can hold the brake lever or pedal down. You can even find some aluminum wheel-chocks to toss in the trunk. Any of these work like a champ.
I hear Wizard has a horse bridle on his and ties it to a column, light pole, or hitching post so it won't wander off when unattended.
I hear Wizard has a horse bridle on his and ties it to a column, light pole, or hitching post so it won't wander off when unattended.
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An economical manual line-lock can be had of e-bay for just a few bucks. The hardest part is just getting the fittings and brake lines plumbed-in and re-bled and find a good mounting location for it. It's not intended to be left locked for weeks or months parked under the garage. It's just a device you can use when you do have to park in a precarious place. The EASIEST thing to do is what most of us have suggested. Get a bungee-cord, Velcro strap or yes....even a big rubber band, or some made from an old tire-tube that you can hold the brake lever or pedal down. You can even find some aluminum wheel-chocks to toss in the trunk. Any of these work like a champ.
I hear Wizard has a horse bridle on his and ties it to a column, light pole, or hitching post so it won't wander off when unattended.
I hear Wizard has a horse bridle on his and ties it to a column, light pole, or hitching post so it won't wander off when unattended.
Anyway, the install shouldn't be difficult for hubbie (he's a mechanic by trade) and I won't need it at home in the garage. I've been using the velcro strap since I got the trike. It would just be nice to have something more, well, elegant, or at least more subtle. Just a personal preference.
Liz
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