Since Hannigan trikes don't have a parking brake, what is the correct procedure to park?
Since Hannigan trikes don't have a parking brake, what is the correct procedure to park?
Guessing, just park it in gear. I've heard some carry chocks and some use a velcro strap on the front brake lever. I think in gear should be enough, but maybe not.
Park it in 1st gear.
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I park my WING/ROADSMITH in 1st gear. Never had a problem. RIDE SAFE
On the flat I always park my bike in first gear and (when I remember) turn the front wheel to the built-in lock position before removing the key. On a hill the built-in lock position becomes quite important. Be sure to position the bike so that if it pops out of gear and rolls, it will be blocked at the curb.
*i always park mine in first gear. I also carry a couple small wood triangles left over from a project. I live in kentucky and have to park on a hill some times.
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I agree, parking in first gear should be enough. And the parking on a hill advice, "Be sure to position the bike so that if it pops out of gear and rolls, it will be blocked at the curb," is right on.
I just want to know if trike owners had a different opinion. Thanks for all the comments.
I just park in gear 99% of the time. I keep a piece of velcro wrapped around the mirror stem to hold the front brake on the rare occasion a brake is needed.
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One thing for sure.......DON'T leave it in neutral. LOL
I also always park in first gear.
If I'm on a hill, I turn the front wheel into the curb depending if I'm up hill or down hill.
Too cute.
When I park my scoot, 06 GL 1800 with 12 Roadsmith conversion. I always park and leave it in 1st gear. I will at times leave it locked in reverse but only if it is parked on a level surface. Occasionally at a strange hotel but not normally. I do have a velcro strap on the right grip to use on the front brake but I have only used that when I use a floor jack under the back end.
I go along with the consensus that leaving it in first is the way to go.
Good luck and enjoy the ride.
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We leave it in gear EXCEPT when trailering. Rocking back and forth can break the gears. With the engine off there is no oiling for the gears.
Yes 1st gear , i also carry a plasic chock does not take up much room in the trunk.
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I have been wondering about this same issue. I am using a Velcro strip right now. But I have ran across this item.
Its called Caps-Lock from Caps Lock Premium Motorcycle Locks.
It goes over the throttle grip and brake lever and locks the brake on and also locks the throttle grip. Right now they are like 20 buck plus shipping. Looks like Amazon and EBay have them.
Just some FYI.