Front brakes as parking brake

jjk1646 · Dec 5, 2010

I'm new at this triking have been riding about 2 months.

Does anyone see a problem using a bungie cord to secure the front brake on a slope or grade when unable to park on level ground. I have an 05 VTX1300S/MT with no parking brake. or should I use or carry crocks for added security??

Nana · Dec 5, 2010

I've seen posts from several members who say the bungee cord idea is exactly what they use, and it seems to work well

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Oldmsocko · Dec 5, 2010

Beside bungee cords you can also use a velcro strap.

3WHELAR · Dec 5, 2010

You can use a brake line lock to fit it to the front hose and you can lock it to i know of a case of some kids slashing the bundgy and trike rolled away, not a lot of money and you can get them real small too.

Saltywheels · Dec 6, 2010

I use 2 home made chocks, tethered together, keep the bike in 1st PLUS a front brake velcro.

3Whelar: What's a brake line lock? Pics? thks

skuuter · Dec 6, 2010

Line locks are typically a valve inserted into the brake line system of a vehicle, that when "flipped on", it doesn't let fluid return to the master cylinder(s), thus keeping the brakes locked...we have them on our wreckers, and used them on race cars.....ThumbUp

Kook · Sep 13, 2020

Could this not cause problems with the seals and pressure on the master?

rhino 2 · Sep 13, 2020

Kook said:
Could this not cause problems with the seals and pressure on the master?

Gene........Google ; ..Brakfix Aerostich....That might fit your needs....

Duce · Sep 13, 2020

why not just use first gear?

jjk1646 said:
I'm new at this triking have been riding about 2 months.

Does anyone see a problem using a bungie cord to secure the front brake on a slope or grade when unable to park on level ground. I have an 05 VTX1300S/MT with no parking brake. or should I use or carry crocks for added security??

I just use first gear. when parked on a steep slope just cut the wheel and drop it in first. Hasn't failed yet. but a simple felcro strap would do.