Bullet Brake

[mggf]

Has anyone here ever used the Bullet Brake on their GL1800?

 

[cScjhb]

Has anyone here ever used the Bullet Brake on their GL1800?

Also interested. Curious if there are any ill effects with keeping pressure on the brake system for extended periods.....?

 

[marshall]

Works great

I have one on my 2021 DCT. I love it. I think Honda should put this on all DCT’s.

 

[3W-lonerider]

Also interested. Curious if there are any ill effects with keeping pressure on the brake system for extended periods.....?

i haven't used a bullit brake but what i do is i have a peice of velcro around my front brake lever. i unwrap it and use it as the parking brake when i have to park on a hill. i have yet to see any ill affects of keeping pressure on the front brake for extended periods of time. so i would say as far as the bullit brake there shouldn't be any problem. for many years forklifts were made with a lever that would keep pressure the same way as a parking brake. only issue with that system was after years of use the lever piston would start to leak internally and not keep the brake on past 5 minutes.

btw this system has been around since the 70's maybe not on motorcycles but construction equipment.

 

[BigMick]

I have the Bullet Brake and it's the best little invention ever......

It's an absolute must on the 2018+ DCT Trikes IMHO.....I just don't trust the Honda OEM parking brake.

The Bullet brake is simple to install and nobody even knows it's on your bike......it locks the Trike solid in place, it's not going anywhere.

I never use it long term, only for shorter stops or in areas that have a sharp grade.

You sure won't leave the BB on by mistake, as you won't move with it enabled.

 

[BrokenBackJack]

We installed the Bullet Brake within a week of buying our 2018 Goldwing DCT.

We then had it triked and use it every time we are parked on any incline at all. You won't drive away with this on. It works slick and nobody will be able to push your trike or bike with it on.

Wouldn't be without one now!

Super easy install and only took 5-10 minutes once we had our rags and tools in order.

You want to put rags below it, when you go to install it, as brake fluid isn't meant for paint. I don't think we had a drip when taking brake line apart but still put some rags below it, just in case.

 

[56Elwood]

I don't park on steep grades often but when I do I use this:

https://www.acebikes.com/products/motorcycle-accessories/brakefix/

No loss of fluid of course and installs in 5 seconds

 

[ROAD DOG]

I don't park on steep grades often but when I do I use this:

https://www.acebikes.com/products/motorcycle-accessories/brakefix/

No loss of fluid of course and installs in 5 seconds

Thats COOL THANKS

 

[ROAD DOG]

I don't park on steep grades often but when I do I use this:

https://www.acebikes.com/products/motorcycle-accessories/brakefix/

No loss of fluid of course and installs in 5 seconds

Just Ordered one $21.45 with shipping GOOD DEAL

 

[BigMick]

Glad there's alternatives for everyone.....

I wouldn't be happy with a simple plastic clamp device on the handlebar, the BulletBrake is well worth the bucks IMHO.

Integration and not having to store a device makes it something I will always use and have immediately accessible.

Another issue is people fiddling with stuff, that's my concern with the Honda parking brake.....just to easy to flip the lever and the Trike is rolling. If it's visible people with mess with it.

The BB is pretty much invisible and nobody knows why the bike is locked in position but you.

 

[cScjhb]

I know a Velcro strap or something like the brake lock described above will not work on my trike. I've tried it. I have aftermarket levers and anything I use to try to lock the brake just slides down towards the center and won't hold the brake on. Looks like a Bullet Brake is in my near future.....

 

[tourman]

I just keep my bike in gear

 

[cScjhb]

Ordered a Bullet Brake this evening. Thanks all for the information and a special thanks to the OP for bringing this up and helping me spend some money. :clapping:

 

[BigMick]

Ordered a Bullet Brake this evening. Thanks all for the information and a special thanks to the OP for bringing this up and helping me spend some money. :clapping:

You'll really like it.....works as advertised and easy to install.

Just pump and fully release the brake lever about 15-20 times after install to allow any bubbles to float back into the master cylinder.

 

[Donncat1]

21 Tour

I have one on my 2021 DCT. I love it. I think Honda should put this on all DCT’s.

which model for your GW? I have the same and want to order

 

[BigMick]

which model for your GW? I have the same and want to order

BB-05 is for Honda Goldwing...

 

[cScjhb]

BB-05 is for Honda Goldwing...

Got mine in the mail this afternoon. It goes on tomorrow. Instructions very clear and installation is simple. When I ordered it, I gave them the make, model and year of my bike. It is the BB-05. Choice of black or chrome. I chose black to blend in so others would not be curious and play with it......

 

[cScjhb]

I lost a few drops of fluid when installing. No biggie. Hardest part of installation was my banjo bolt was tightened by a body builder! To loosen it I used a 12mm box end and tapped it several times with my persuader (hammer). It then came loose relatively easily. I kept my old banjo bolt and washers. If I ever get another Goldwing, I will transfer the BB to that bike. I LOVE IT!!!!! One of the benefits is that I can now park the bike on a hill, set the BB, then put the bike in gear as an additional precaution without creating a bind-up condition on the trans. :clapping:

 

[BigMick]

I lost a few drops of fluid when installing. No biggie. Hardest part of installation was my banjo bolt was tightened by a body builder! To loosen it I used a 12mm box end and tapped it several times with my persuader (hammer). It then came loose relatively easily. I kept my old banjo bolt and washers. If I ever get another Goldwing, I will transfer the BB to that bike. I LOVE IT!!!!! One of the benefits is that I can now park the bike on a hill, set the BB, then put the bike in gear as an additional precaution without creating a bind-up condition on the trans. :clapping:

Best little invention for a Goldwing Trike, ever! :laugh:

On a DCT it's a must IMHO.

Glad to hear you like it.....

 

[cycle7447]

Under most circumstances, I simply leave my bike in first - and all is well. For the Wing Riders (DCT), I know why you need it.

This might be good for me in the one of two times I need it. Tried to get one - but had difficulty. maybe I will just carry a band to put on my brake.

 

[Jack Klarich]

Under most circumstances, I simply leave my bike in first - and all is well. For the Wing Riders (DCT), I know why you need it.

This might be good for me in the one of two times I need it. Tried to get one - but had difficulty. maybe I will just carry a band to put on my brake.

Donald, get some of this from Harbor Freight, I used this to secure my pack on my StreetBob on a trip from Florida to Sturgis and back. It worked IMO better than bungee tie downs. I carry a roll in my trunk now wherever I go. Easy to use, just cut what you need

https://www.harborfreight.com/34-in-x-35-ft-black-hook-and-loop-cable-strap-57372.html

 

[cycle7447]

Donald, get some of this from Harbor Freight, I used this to secure my pack on my StreetBob on a trip from Florida to Sturgis and back. It worked IMO better than bungee tie downs. I carry a roll in my trunk now wherever I go. Easy to use, just cut what you need

https://www.harborfreight.com/34-in-x-35-ft-black-hook-and-loop-cable-strap-57372.html

Hey - great idea. Thanks

 

[ROAD DOG]

Just Ordered one $21.45 with shipping GOOD DEAL

Got the other day Great piece, Take off put it in the tour pack, easy

 

[Donncat1]

BULLET BRAKE

i ordered mine yesterday and am looking forward to being finished the OEM brake

 

[mggf]

How stupid is USPS??

I ordered the Bullet Brake weeks ago back in early June and since then it has wondered around California, Oakland and LA, then Bell Gardens, then they sent it to Frankfurt Germany, who sent it back to Buford GA, then to Atlanta, then to NJ and then on to Jamaica NY. So here it is July and it will be November by the time I actually get it. It’s a good thing I have a good sense of humour. But really, how stupid?

 

[cScjhb]

I ordered the Bullet Brake weeks ago back in early June and since then it has wondered around California, Oakland and LA, then Bell Gardens, then they sent it to Frankfurt Germany, who sent it back to Buford GA, then to Atlanta, then to NJ and then on to Jamaica NY. So here it is July and it will be November by the time I actually get it. It’s a good thing I have a good sense of humour. But really, how stupid?

The USPS must have taken a peek at your location and acted accordingly. But hey, your BB will probably be the most traveled one in existence. A treasure to pass down to your kids! (I got mine 6 days after ordering it.)

 

[mggf]

The USPS must have taken a peek at your location and acted accordingly. But hey, your BB will probably be the most traveled one in existence. A treasure to pass down to your kids! (I got mine 6 days after ordering it.)

It’ll be better traveled than me…

 

[Ayatolla of Rockin' Rolla]

You'll really like it.....works as advertised and easy to install.

Just pump and fully release the brake lever about 15-20 times after install to allow any bubbles to float back into the master cylinder.

Brethren,

Just FYI,I Had to Bleed The Front Brakes On My '90 GW After Installation,

Ayatollah

 

[BigMick]

Brethren,

Just FYI,I Had to Bleed The Front Brakes On My '90 GW After Installation,

Ayatollah

That's an exception......

I never had to bleed the brakes on my 2022 DCT Tour.....most others reporting BB install state the same.

Not sure if something is different on the GL1500's?

 

[Craig Haymaker]

BULLET BRAKE THOUGHTS

I think that this is a "clever idea", a different twist to using other forms of brake clamps. In fact, when I first read this thread here, I asked my GW/CSC trike builder to install one of these. But then I dug a little deeper into the simple theory and asked myself, "is locking (for parking purposes) a positive pressure against the components in a hydraulic brake system a good idea"? Yes, I'm aware that "it's only for short periods of time", like a couple of hours max. maybe.

By design, each time the brakes are applied, seals, O-rings and hoses expand under the strain of positive pressure. But to keep that system under a constant static pressure strain for periods much longer than normal driving, this was not considered with system design! Do any other vehicle manufactures use this method, I don't know. Now these are just my thoughts, from someone who has dealt with pressure examples his entire life! Please don't flame me, I'm just relaying my thoughts here.