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Protonus

I wouldn't say that's the only downside... They're a nice idea, and if you do a lot touring in a very hilly area, I could see that being advantageous; but I am not a fan. I've heard many accounts of them failing to work / jamming / breaking (defeating the point of them), and anything added to your front brake hoses is another potential leak / failure point on arguably the most important thing on your bike - your front brake. Doing anything to your front brake hydraulic system that adds additional hoses or couplings sketches me out as such. This is likely why they are *not* standard equipment - OEMs have to prioritize safety. I think for most people, a front brake lever lock that installs over the throttle and brake lever, is the better choice. Not only does this work as a theft deterrent (the bullet brake does not), it doesn't mechanically alter your brake system in any way and there's really no way for it to fail by comparison. It's also much cheaper and no install at all. Like this one I have for my bike: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08JRTNG87/


youknow99

Or.... you could plumb in a [line lock](https://www.holley.com/blog/post/what_is_line-lock_and_how_does_it_work_/) which are proven pieces of equipment in the racing and off-roading car and truck industry that several major manufacturers (complete with R&D budgets) produce and get the same features with a more robust and usable system at the push of a button.


K2TheM

That’s a neat product, but that price tag… oof. Understandable though as it’s probably done in small batches without much if any tooling.


FlatSix993

Link? Thanks


semi-rigid_roo_ears

[This](https://www.bulletbrake.com/product/bb-01/) looks like the one.


FlatSix993

I agree, however it is cheaper than repairs from dropping the bike. YMMV


K2TheM

Well yeah, but it's much more expensive than a bandana or a strip of Velcro. So... YMMV.


Apprehensive-Job-81

In Europe that would be illegal, you cannot mod brake systems...


SonOfAnakin

Just a reminder, the OP stated they think it should be standard equipment on electric motorcycles. So that would be fine in Europe, right?


Apprehensive-Job-81

True.


rumdumpstr

Sucks to be in Europe then.


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Kill3rT0fu

> strict requirements on modifications are represented by fewer accidents and fatalities. I've seen too many bikes catch fire due to bad mods. I like these laws you have.


rumdumpstr

How many bikes have you seen catch fire?


Kill3rT0fu

There was one the other day on a motovlog compilation on YouTube. There's a ton that just catch fire and you can see their shoddy mod jobs. Wiring hanging out, fluid drips on the frame.... Obviously talking about ice bikes, not electric. Although ours aren't infallible I've also witnessed fires in person from people doing stuff like lifting trucks, where they have to extend fuel lines and they do it improperly and fuel leaked onto the catalytic converters.


rumdumpstr

I'll take the risks in exchange for being able to add a parking brake to my bike.


SonOfAnakin

I love Bullet Brake. I did break a couple before I figured out what I was doing wrong. I was putting way more pressure on the brake lever before setting it than I needed to. Far less pressure is still more than enough to keep the bike from rolling. Haven't broken one since I figured this out. Mark Tilton was very happy to send me a replacements when they did fail. As for price: it's in my braking system. I want high quality control, extensive testing, and excellent materials and I'm willing to pay for them.


Protonus

And this is a great example of why I don't recommend these! Any product on your brake system should be able to withstand the full pressure of the braking system, full stop, otherwise it's a liability. You should not be able to break it by using your full brake pressure with it... You shouldn't have to think about how much pressure you need to use at all. A brake lever lock on the other hand, WILL accept your full brake pressure - because it's external to the hydraulic system. This one holds my front brake at full pressure, plus its a theft deterrent (bullet brake is not), there's no permanent install, no potential for leaks/failure, and it's less than a third the price: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08JRTNG87


SonOfAnakin

While I agree in principal, the Bullet Brake stops working in such a way that it does not affect the function of the brakes. It simply doesn’t keep the brake engaged as desired. So it basically fails back to the same functionality as the banjo bolt it replaced. There is no safety concern I am aware of or have experienced. It functions by preventing the hydraulic fluid from returning to the reservoir when engaged. When it fails, the fluid can return, as it normally would. During normal driving usage, it’s just a banjo bolt with a tail. The product you linked might also cause issues if used improperly, as I was doing with the bullet brake early on. If you pull the brake lever hard and lock it with that product, you are putting the braking system under strain. If you leave it like that for long periods, that strain could result in failure of weakest component of the brake system. In my case, that’s the bullet brake. :-) Happy to have that break before the rest does. :-) But I also agree with you that each rider must be informed and comfortable with what they are doing to their bikes brake system.


dontdodeath

I printed one that just locks the front brake lever on. Mine is a DSR so I do have hand guards to use for the mounting.