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 Will The E-Break Engage at HWY Speed?
We were running down the highway the other day and I had gloves on. It was pretty cool that day. I went to hit the high heat for my grips and almost pressed the parking break button. Is there a safety built in to keep that from engaging at higher speeds? If so, does anyone know at what speed it is disabled. I looked down at the last minute just before depressing it. Kind of scared me as to what could've happened.
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Will The E-Break Engage at HWY Speed?
My understanding is that the electric brake will not engage if you are traveling at more than 5 MPH.
Cruzr Joe
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Will The E-Break Engage at HWY Speed?
I agree. Merry Christmas Bob
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Thanks fellas, and Merry Christmas!
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Had that same question in mind. Almost did it a few days ago with the Cold Pro winter gloves. Wanted to ask, but forgot to. Thanks for the question and the answer.
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It won't be a bad idea if a spring loaded guard is installed on top of the e brake sw. This will prevent accidental issue.
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That is good to hear they engineered a threshold speed to deactivate the brake. Does anyone know if the front compartment release is also deactivated above 5 mph? 
Merry Christmas everyone!
Bill
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I think that the wind might just hold the frunklid down if it was deployed at speed...
But I'm not brave enough to push that button; are you? 
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 Originally Posted by Bob Denman
I think that the wind might just hold the frunklid down if it was deployed at speed...
But I'm not brave enough to push that button; are you?
I think you're right about the wind... I've driven around with the frunk lid unlatched (inadvertently) and it never popped forward (even on moderate braking). But I've never tried it either.... the discussion about the parking brake made me think about the frunk lid... I'd try it but I think my ryding season just ended this morning (at least it looks like we'll have a white Christmas).
Bill
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Originally Posted by GadgetGuy442
That is good to hear they engineered a threshold speed to deactivate the brake. Does anyone know if the front compartment release is also deactivated above 5 mph?
Merry Christmas everyone!
Bill
Not that I know. I have accidentally popped mine, but I don't know at what speed. All I know was that it was open when I parked. I have gotten into the habit of checking it before I wander away. The wind andf gravity hold it down just fine. That's probably why there is no warning for that one.
-Scotty
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I'd be curious if a hard stop would "fly it forward". Those plastic hinges don't look as if they'd take to that well...
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Originally Posted by Bob Denman
I'd be curious if a hard stop would "fly it forward". Those plastic hinges don't look as if they'd take to that well...
I have done hard stops and tight turns...it doesn't even wiggle.
-Scotty
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Originally Posted by Cruzr Joe
My understanding is that the electric brake will not engage if you are traveling at more than 5 MPH.
Cruzr Joe
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But even at that low speed; it's not a good idea... 
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