The parking brake lever is located on the right side of vehicle. The lever mechanically engages brakes for both rear wheels to prevent the vehicle from rolling when parked.
Do not use parking brake when the vehicle is in motion. It is not an emergency brake. Always disengage parking brake before riding.
NOTE
As brake pads wear, the parking brake lever may have to be adjusted to provide sufficient lever effort and fully engage rear brakes. See Maintenance and Lubrication → Parking Brake for inspection and adjustment.
Engaging Parking Brake
  1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop using service brakes.
  2. Shift to first gear and shut off engine.
  3. Apply front brake with left hand and cover rear brake with right foot.
  4. See Figure 1. Raise right side passenger floor board and push parking brake lever to the forward position (2) with right hand.
NOTE
The rear brake pedal will increase pressure as the parking brake engages. This is normal operation. Do not resist rear brake pedal motion when engaging the parking brake.
Disengaging Parking Brake
  1. Apply front brake with left hand and cover rear brake with right foot.
  2. See Figure 1. With right hand, pull parking brake lever to the upright position (1). The rear brake pedal will decrease pressure as the parking brake disengages.
  3. Start motorcycle and operate normally.
1Off (disengaged)
2Over center (engaged)
Figure 1. Park Brake Positions