See Figure 1. The parking brake pedal is on the left side of vehicle. The parking brake mechanically engages brakes for both rear wheels preventing the vehicle from rolling when parked. The parking brake indicator lamp turns on when the parking brake is applied.
Do not use parking brake when the vehicle is in motion. It is not an emergency brake. Always release the parking brake before riding.
NOTE
As brake pads wear, the parking brake may require adjustment to firmly engage the rear brakes. The parking brake indicator lamp turns on when the parking brake is applied, even if the parking brake is not properly adjusted. See Maintenance and Lubrication → Parking Brake for inspection and adjustment.
Applying Parking Brake
  1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
  2. Shift to first gear and shut off engine.
  3. Apply front brake and cover rear brake with right foot.
  4. See Figure 1. With the left foot, firmly push down the parking brake pedal until it cannot be pushed any further.
Releasing Parking Brake
  1. Apply front brake and cover rear brake with right foot.
  2. See Figure 1. With the left foot, firmly press the parking brake pedal and release. The parking brake returns to the released position.
    3. NOTE
    Foot pressure on the parking brake pedal when it is released may not allow the parking brake to reset properly. Allow the pedal to return to the released position with the operator's foot off the parking brake pedal.
  3. Start motorcycle. The parking brake indicator lamp should be off. Operate the motorcycle normally.
1Parking brake released
2Parking brake applied
Figure 1. Parking Brake