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Aero Parking Brake?
Posted: Tue Sep 15, 2015 4:23 am
by ck_ni
What is the point of the little extra brake / parking brake on a Honda Aero?
Re: Aero Parking Brake?
Posted: Tue Sep 15, 2015 6:38 am
by Johnniespeed
It may be an anti-theft device, apply the brake, turn the lever to lock, turn off the key and now the Aero wont roll, that is how the lock works on my Aero 125.
Some older Hondas have a steering lock.
Re: Aero Parking Brake?
Posted: Tue Sep 15, 2015 5:09 pm
by Wheelman-111
Greetings:
You can leave a motorcycle parked on a steep hill and it won't roll if it's in gear. A scooter will roll, so applying the brake prevents that. Plus I'm guessing it's a "Safety" feature required in most jurisdictions. If you ever reassemble a carb and you're not sure it won't take off at WOT, it's good practice to set the brake the first time you fire it up. It can also leave your hands free if you need to block the carb with one hand while pressing the Starter with the other.
Re: Aero Parking Brake?
Posted: Wed Sep 16, 2015 8:46 pm
by maddog
Wheelman does know a few things, Boo-Yaa!