Quick 5-Cent Parking Brake
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From: Orange County, CA
Quick 5-Cent Parking Brake
Ever park on a slope just steep enough that your bike starts to creep on the jiffy stand? Here's a quick trick I discovered that will lock your front brake and keep the bike from moving around (see pic).
NOTE: it is best if you slide Alexander's head into the gap first. Although you can't see it, the nickel I am using was minted in 1957--- hmmm, what else was minted that year?
NOTE: it is best if you slide Alexander's head into the gap first. Although you can't see it, the nickel I am using was minted in 1957--- hmmm, what else was minted that year?
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Sounds like a good idea, but I also park with the bike in gear.
If you are on an incline and don't have a curb you can use with the rear wheel, just let the bike roll a bit (in gear, clutch engaged) before putting down the stand.. When the engine comes up on the compression stroke the bike won't move any further, even on a pretty steep slope.
If you are on an incline and don't have a curb you can use with the rear wheel, just let the bike roll a bit (in gear, clutch engaged) before putting down the stand.. When the engine comes up on the compression stroke the bike won't move any further, even on a pretty steep slope.
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