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2.5 Fitting the parking brake strap
There are 2 parking brake straps made of Velcro and they wrap around the brake lever and grip as seen below.
They are essential if you do not want your trike going off on its own. You will be surprised how little a slope is
necessary to get the trike moving. Gusts of wind are also capable of moving a trike that doesn’t have a parking
brake. The brake straps can be left dangling on the handlebars when not in use, or removed and stowed in a
handy pocket or bag.
The parking brake strap can be
stored like this when not in use.
Caution: Don’t rely solely on the
parking brake straps for the security
of your trike, especially when you
park on a steep hill. Point the trike
towards a wall or curb so it cannot
roll far. Make sure the Velcro® strap
is secured – Your trike will attract
attention, and Velcro® is an
irresistible temptation to young
children.
2.6 Fitting the rear section to the cruciform
Slide the rear section into the cruciform, taking care not to damage the plastic shim located inside the rear of the
main frame. A small amount of lubricant has been applied at the factory. Evenly tighten the two frame bolts
with a 5mm hex key, until the bolts just bite. Align the rear section by eye so it is vertical (stand back a few feet
to get a better view). Tighten the two bolts by ¼ turn alternately until the rear section is just clamped enough to
prevent it moving around (you will need to adjust this again later in section 2.8).
If you have opted for a different elastomer from the standard, remove the red elastomer from the suspension
swing-arm. This is done by pulling and twisting it from its retaining pin, then pushing the new elastomer onto
the pin in its place.
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