Tourmaster Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 Why do bike manufactures not provide a parking brake on motorcycles? Something as simple as a locking cam or pin on the front brake lever would do it, they could even incorporate an idiot light on the instrument cluster. They have them on 4 wheelers and sleds etc. No, I have not had my parked bike roll off the side stand (yet). Link to comment
Antimatter Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 My Burgman 650 has one. Link to comment
lkchris Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 It's called first gear. Link to comment
bdfbeemer Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 Called hill assist ont the new RTs. How ever the bike need to be idling. Link to comment
Dave_in_TX Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 It's called first gear. +1 Link to comment
Tourmaster Posted November 12, 2014 Author Share Posted November 12, 2014 Ever have the bike idling (warming up) with an armload of whatever that needs to go into the top case (or dig the helmets out) and as you push the lock release button, you begin to wonder how hard you have to push before it starts to roll...if you know what I mean. Link to comment
Boffin Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 The handbook of every BMW I have owned states that they should not be warmed up, but started and ridden off straight away. That said, I don't own a water boxer. I did have a bike with a parking brake, a 1978 Honda CB400TA automatic. As it had no clutch, the left hand lever operated the rear brake and was held on by a button you pushed down. Andy Link to comment
Bill_Walker Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 Ever have the bike idling (warming up) with an armload of whatever that needs to go into the top case (or dig the helmets out) and as you push the lock release button, you begin to wonder how hard you have to push before it starts to roll...if you know what I mean. Modern bikes with EFI really don't need to be warmed up. Just ride it gently for the first mile or two. Link to comment
mbelectric Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 If my bike is running, I'm either just about to get on it , or I'm riding away. As others said, 1st gear when parked, and don't let the bike idle for a warm up. Start and within a minute ride away. MB> Link to comment
Tourmaster Posted November 13, 2014 Author Share Posted November 13, 2014 Ever have the bike idling (warming up) with an armload of whatever that needs to go into the top case (or dig the helmets out) and as you push the lock release button, you begin to wonder how hard you have to push before it starts to roll...if you know what I mean. Modern bikes with EFI really don't need to be warmed up. Just ride it gently for the first mile or two. Bill, Yesterday morning I took the bike to work at 6:30 am, it was 1 degree C (roughly 34 F). I agree EFI is a wonderful thing but just because the bike can be driven immediately I prefer to let it run a few minutes first. At these temps the oil hasn't a chance of properly lubricating a cold engine (under load). YMMV Link to comment
mbelectric Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 "Properly lubricating" If your engine is running, it's properly lubricating. No one is asking you to scream off and run it up to redline. An easy departure and short shifts until oil comes to temperature is all that's needed. But if you feel better letting it idle until your predetermined time, then knock yourself out. MB> Link to comment
SinNH Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 It's called first gear. +1 Link to comment
Rougarou Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Ever have the bike idling (warming up) with an armload of whatever that needs to go into the top case (or dig the helmets out) and as you push the lock release button, you begin to wonder how hard you have to push before it starts to roll...if you know what I mean. Modern bikes with EFI really don't need to be warmed up. Just ride it gently for the first mile or two. Bill, Yesterday morning I took the bike to work at 6:30 am, it was 1 degree C (roughly 34 F). I agree EFI is a wonderful thing but just because the bike can be driven immediately I prefer to let it run a few minutes first. At these temps the oil hasn't a chance of properly lubricating a cold engine (under load). YMMV The coldest I've ridden so far is 9*F, started the bike, hopped on, and rode off. Everything I've seen about the RT's is exactly as has been said, no need for warm up, start it and ride it. Also, 1st gear is my parking brake. Link to comment
Matts_12GS Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 I thought that was why we had centerstands? Link to comment
David Langford Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 never had a parking brake and never needed one, been riding since 81 1st gear, start it and go Link to comment
AndyS Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 It's called first gear. Yep, that's another +1. Link to comment
bdfbeemer Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 I have been riding since 1970 and I would like a parking brake and and reverse. Link to comment
AndyS Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 You have a parking brake. But I am with you on a reverse gear! Link to comment
tvpierce Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 Why do bike manufactures not provide a parking brake on motorcycles? Something as simple as a locking cam or pin on the front brake lever would do it, they could even incorporate an idiot light on the instrument cluster. They have them on 4 wheelers and sleds etc. No, I have not had my parked bike roll off the side stand (yet). Sleds and 4 wheelers have them because they don't have a manual transmission to hold them when parked. Are you not aware of the holding power of the transmission when the bike is parked? Link to comment
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