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Parking Brake
What happens if I press my parking brake when the bike is moving? I want to see what would happen but I don't want to damage my ryde. If someone has the time and both medical/bike insurance please press it at speed and see what happens and post feedback.
Last edited by Road-Kill; 05-24-2017 at 02:46 PM.
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Depends, if you're already going real slow, the Spyder will come to a sudden stop. But, if you are going faster (do not know the threshold speed), the parking break will not engage.
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Originally Posted by JayBros
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You are correct! I looked it up and its 6MPH. I dont want to test it but if want to please do so and post your experience. Semper Fi.
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Actually, the last time I rode, several days ago, my foam grips felt quite warm, like the grip heaters had been turned on. I was rolling along about 45 mph, aimed a gloved finger at the grip heater switch and just as I was about to verify that it was in the center position, heaters off, I hit a bump with the rear tire, missed the heater switch and hit the parking brake switch. Zero, zip, nada -- just kept rolling along. I knew since I was above 6 mph nothing was going to happen -- nothing did. I assume it's the VSS that prevents the parking brake from being activated. It was a one off event that I'm not going to repeat but it was reassuring to know the system performed as the manual said it would.
Artillery lends dignity to what would
otherwise be a vulgar brawl.
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Originally Posted by JayBros
Actually, the last time I rode, several days ago, my foam grips felt quite warm, like the grip heaters had been turned on. I was rolling along about 45 mph, aimed a gloved finger at the grip heater switch and just as I was about to verify that it was in the center position, heaters off, I hit a bump with the rear tire, missed the heater switch and hit the parking brake switch. Zero, zip, nada -- just kept rolling along. I knew since I was above 6 mph nothing was going to happen -- nothing did. I assume it's the VSS that prevents the parking brake from being activated. It was a one off event that I'm not going to repeat but it was reassuring to know the system performed as the manual said it would.
Interesting. I almost hit the parking brake switch doing the same thing which is why I posted the question. Semper Fi.
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Originally Posted by JayBros
Actually, the last time I rode, several days ago, my foam grips felt quite warm, like the grip heaters had been turned on. I was rolling along about 45 mph, aimed a gloved finger at the grip heater switch and just as I was about to verify that it was in the center position, heaters off, I hit a bump with the rear tire, missed the heater switch and hit the parking brake switch. Zero, zip, nada -- just kept rolling along. I knew since I was above 6 mph nothing was going to happen -- nothing did. I assume it's the VSS that prevents the parking brake from being activated. It was a one off event that I'm not going to repeat but it was reassuring to know the system performed as the manual said it would.
Thanks, I have wondered about this for the same reasons, hitting it instead of the grip warmer! Never thought to look in the manual dah.....
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Interesting. ...
So whose gonna try putting the car in park at 60mph...
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Mt. Helix, California
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2012 RS sm5 , 998cc V-Twin 106hp DIY brake and park brake Classic Black
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Originally Posted by JayBros
Actually, the last time I rode, several days ago, my foam grips felt quite warm, like the grip heaters had been turned on. I was rolling along about 45 mph, aimed a gloved finger at the grip heater switch and just as I was about to verify that it was in the center position, heaters off, I hit a bump with the rear tire, missed the heater switch and hit the parking brake switch. Zero, zip, nada -- just kept rolling along. I knew since I was above 6 mph nothing was going to happen -- nothing did. I assume it's the VSS that prevents the parking brake from being activated. It was a one off event that I'm not going to repeat but it was reassuring to know the system performed as the manual said it would.
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