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Old 06-16-2018, 03:12 PM
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I have a Road King with sidecar running a Rekulse auto clutch. I love the set up until it's time to park. With a Rekulse the bike is always free rolling with engine off making parking a problem. I have been using a strap to hold the front brake on but was told that in time it will cause the brake to weep. Any ideas on a parking brake? Thanks.
 
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Old 06-17-2018, 06:27 PM
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hunk of wood behind(or in front of) a tire.
 
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Old 06-17-2018, 07:28 PM
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The hunk of wood might sound smart *** to some folks, but that's what I did in the garage even with leaving it in gear. Sidecar rigs wander away real easy. Especially when a little boy plays on one when Grandpa isn't around... I graduated from wood to one of those aircraft style triangular rubber wheel chocks, they really lock it down. Can get motorcycle/car size from Amazon.
 
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I use a 2x4 in the garage, but it's a impossible to use when I'm by myself and parking on an incline. I need some way to lock / unlock the wheel while on the bike.
 
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Use the strap on the brake lever , get off and chock it and then remove the strap if you're worried about it leaking.
 
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Make a band you hook around front brake handle . Long as it is snug it will hold the bike.
 
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