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inlinefour

15th February 2007, 14:53

_Gina_

15th February 2007, 14:56

Hey :)

I hear you John, I can hardly contemplate your situation let alone selling all your bikes!

Good to see you back online, and as you say - Bring on the Trike!!!!!

Scouse

15th February 2007, 14:57

Shit I feel for ya John

yungatart

15th February 2007, 14:57

Hang in there mate....
As one door closes another one opens:sunny:

u4ea

15th February 2007, 15:08

53768

I really feel for ya in 4...yungathart has hit the nail on the head...:yes: :sunny:

Im a secret trike fan so keep us updated on ya plans with it!!!!!:Punk: :rockon:

The_Dover

15th February 2007, 15:10

i hope you're putting a suzuki motor in that trike tons of fun.

Finn

15th February 2007, 15:15

Now you're talking.

crashe

15th February 2007, 15:24

This sucks having to sell all my favourite toys, they are starting to move on to new homes. I thought I was OK with it but even though I cannot use them, I feel less complete as they go...

Bring on that bloody trike!:innocent:

Hey John,

Hang tuff, you will get through this hard stage... seeing your bikes going to good owners who will look after them.

As yungatart says... as one door closes another door opens up for you.

There is a one cool looking trike out there with your name on it...
Where you and Donna can ride all around NZ on it.
Even put you son on it as well. Im sure he will also love it.

(((((((((((((((HUGS))))))))))))))) son
from maaaaaaaaaaaaa

NinjaNanna

15th February 2007, 15:27

I still think the coolest build ever on Monster Garage was when they took a Prime Mover and turned it into a Trike

http://www.bikemenu.com/Jesse%20James%20Peterbilt%20Discovery%20Channel%20 Monster%20Garage.html

Swoop

15th February 2007, 15:30

seeing your bikes going to good owners who will look after them.
So Dover isn't buying any of them!!!:lol:

Paul in NZ

15th February 2007, 15:31

This sucks having to sell all my favourite toys, they are starting to move on to new homes. I thought I was OK with it but even though I cannot use them, I feel less complete as they go...Bring on that bloody trike!:innocent:

Can't say I know how you feel cos I'm not you so thats 'difficult' ...

I remember being diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes though and sometimes - (trust me) that bloody sucks in ways that are not obvious (not that it even remotely compares) and I do remember the feelings of loss of freedom. Time moves on and it drags us with it whether we like it or not so all you can do is deal with it. That you are open about it indicates to me you will find a way! If I was to give advice it would be to do some research and make your own decisions (informed ones of course)....

Like giving up smoking - the feelings are always there but thus far I keep the monsters firmly UNDER the bed....

crashe

15th February 2007, 15:32

So Dover isn't buying any of them!!!:lol:

ohhhhhh gawd I hope not..........

Mind you inlinefour's bikes arent the style of bike that Dover rides..

so most likely not....

inlinefour

15th February 2007, 15:54

i hope you're putting a suzuki motor in that trike tons of fun.

THE TRIKE IS IN A 5 YEAR PLAN AS WE HAD TO BUY A NEW HOUSE AS THE OLD ONE WAS WORTHLESS FOR WHEELCHAIRS. MY FIRST THOUGHT WAS A 900CC HORNET MODIFIED AS A TRIKE. HOWEVER IVE GOT PLENTY OF TIME TO DO SOME RESEARCH.

BRING BACK WINJA

WickedOne

15th February 2007, 15:57

ajturbo

15th February 2007, 15:58

On yer TRIKE.....

avgas

15th February 2007, 16:04

MY FIRST THOUGHT WAS A 900CC HORNET MODIFIED AS A TRIKE.
You want a turbo and supercharger with that sir?

inlinefour

15th February 2007, 16:17

You want a turbo and supercharger with that sir?

most definitely, maybe a busa?

sAsLEX

15th February 2007, 16:22

THE TRIKE IS IN A 5 YEAR PLAN AS WE HAD TO BUY A NEW HOUSE AS THE OLD ONE WAS WORTHLESS FOR WHEELCHAIRS. MY FIRST THOUGHT WAS A 900CC HORNET MODIFIED AS A TRIKE. HOWEVER IVE GOT PLENTY OF TIME TO DO SOME RESEARCH.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=29486&d=1144058732
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=29484&d=1144058732
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=29485&d=1144058732

A nice example of a tractor turned trike!
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=565019#post565019

crashe

15th February 2007, 16:31

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=29486&d=1144058732
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=29484&d=1144058732
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=29485&d=1144058732

A nice example of a tractor turned trike!
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=565019#post565019

Saw one of them at the Westpac Helicopter funraiser run last sun.
Spoke to the guy and his wife who owns it.

Its a import...... think he said from Germany.

Seems there are a few already here in NZ.

Damn nice looking bike it is too.

A few mods would be needed for the front seat to accommidate John and to fit his wheelchair.

Macktheknife

15th February 2007, 16:38

Good on ya John, clearing the decks for a new project.
I am only sad that I couldn't get the cash together to buy one of your minters.
All the best mate
Mack

The Pastor

15th February 2007, 17:05

what ever you do, make sure it has enough power to wheeile... I think 300hp should do it.

Deviant Esq

15th February 2007, 23:08

Mate. Totally sucks, I can only imagine how helpless you feel. All of us on KB were pinching ourselves hoping it wasn't true when we heard of your bin, and some of us are still pinching ourselves now wishing it didn't happen to such a good bloke. :weep:

But chin up mate. No use grumbling about the past, nothing can change that now. Time to look to the future with your lovely lady beside you... and three wheels under you. I knew you wouldn't let it hold you back mate. Rock on. :Punk:

NotaGoth

16th February 2007, 07:59

Sad to hear all your bikes are going John.... But absolutely fantastic to hear about you're want for a trike.... I can't wait to hear that you're back out there again.... Its just awesome..!!!

On another note.... Will be back down in the Naki in June.... And would love to catch up if its okay with you....... I miss yah... *HuggerZ* :love:

jonbuoy

16th February 2007, 08:10

I saw one of these ages ago, they look a bit naff but you could probably do something better with gruntier scooter engines and a space frame chassis or something.

nippi.co.uk

gixermike

16th February 2007, 08:36

You've probably already seen it, but http://www.thedma.org.uk/ should have info and advice etc on trikes / conversions. They raise money to help finance this sort of thing in the UK.

Remember seeing an article on them on TV in the uk a few months back.

or what about a busa powered MP3 clone?

inlinefour

16th February 2007, 08:53

It has to be something that I can sit relatively upright which was why I was thinking about a hornet. However it also has to be big enough to have my wheelchair on the back and I'm getting a fixed frame and not a fold down chair...

riffer

16th February 2007, 09:00

Good to see you looking to the future John. Radical life changes do suck, and I understand its tough. I have no idea what you are going through but I'm glad we've still got you with us.

My cousin is the Chairman of Ulysses down here; he had to move to a trike as he stuffed up his leg and still enjoys his Goldwing trike.

The good thing about stuff on the 5 year plan is that it usually happens sooner. :Punk:

Eurodave

16th February 2007, 12:18

Dont write off a bike & sidecar either, check this out:

http://hometown.aol.com/HPSidecars/index.html

Some of these modern high performance outfits are really hi tech & as fast around a race circuit as solos

Skunk Control

19th February 2007, 13:56

John, I know that nothing much I can say will make up for the loss of your favourite toys but we do promise to take really good care of her and give her lots of extra TLC...
Glad to hear your looking forward to things to come. It was lovely to meet Donna on Saturday, hope we didn't hold her up for too long.

crashe

19th February 2007, 14:16

Hey John, great to chat to you on the cell ph yesterday whilst a few of us were at Paeroa street racing.

Le me know when you get back to NP, and I will somehow make that trip down there to see you and Donna.

(((((((((((((((((HUGS))))))))))))) son from Maaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

mstriumph

19th February 2007, 14:59

a different kind of challenge methinks, trikes ............. and some of them look totally AWESOME! Good luck with it!!

MSTRS

19th February 2007, 16:49

This seen in Napier this weekend

WickedOne

19th February 2007, 16:52

This seen in Napier this weekend

:rockon: Awesome!!!!

MSTRS

19th February 2007, 16:57

:rockon: Awesome!!!!

Reckon. F-in-law took the shot - I was on way to Paeroa, otherwise I would have asked them to stop and got some detailed shots and info etc. Oh well, pic shows it is very possible.

crashe

19th February 2007, 16:59

This seen in Napier this weekend

That is awesome.

Was the wheelchair folded up?
As Inlinefour has said that he, isnt having a wheelchair that folds up.

I know that wheelchairs costs heaps of money to make, so having two of them would be very costly.
Would be nice to have one that can be fitted on and off the trike easily..........

skidMark

19th February 2007, 17:07

when i get another bike the plan is for a trip down to see you john...

good that your gunna get a trike....

now to make her lean over all by herself hmmmmmmmmmmm

**gets out his welder**

skidMark

19th February 2007, 17:09

This seen in Napier this weekend

wicked, it is a bit of a "finn" colour tho don't u think?

skidMark

19th February 2007, 17:13

most definitely, maybe a busa?

don't thank me...thank mr google

crashe

19th February 2007, 17:16

don't thank me...thank mr google

Very nice skidmark........ but where would John, fit a wheelchair and his partner, Donna on that?

Scorpygirl

19th February 2007, 17:21

Hi Inline4...hope you are bearing up. Not nice to see all your babies are being sold. Hope they all go to good homes and are loved as much. I know Neil from TrikeWorks in Taupo does amazing things with trikes and takes heaps of time to understand and work in your individual needs. I think the picture that Mstrs has posted up is one of Neil's trikes. Awesome eh!!!

Take care matey!!!

Finn

19th February 2007, 17:39

This seen in Napier this weekend

That's disgusting, bloody bikers stealing wheelchairs. Napier's got some real issues man.

Dooly

20th February 2007, 07:16

Reckon. F-in-law took the shot - I was on way to Paeroa, otherwise I would have asked them to stop and got some detailed shots and info etc. Oh well, pic shows it is very possible.

The guy 'works' just down the road from me.
The trike is always about in Hastings here.

gixermike

20th February 2007, 08:17

From one I saw before, if the chair doesn't fold up it gets hung on hooks on the back, bascially behind the pillion on the back of a backrest, and has a strap to hold it.
it's either put there by the pillion after the rider has 'transfered' (or whatever the proper name is) from chair to bike, or by the rider lifting it up, and leaning back with it behind their head (probably takes some practice / strength).
they also had foldable foot plates so that you could get as close as possible in the chair to make it easier, and they had foot straps to stop your legs falling off.
and you'll now have two wheels to help get the power down....

oldrider

20th February 2007, 08:35

THE TRIKE IS IN A 5 YEAR PLAN AS WE HAD TO BUY A NEW HOUSE AS THE OLD ONE WAS WORTHLESS FOR WHEELCHAIRS. MY FIRST THOUGHT WAS A 900CC HORNET MODIFIED AS A TRIKE. HOWEVER IVE GOT PLENTY OF TIME TO DO SOME RESEARCH.

BRING BACK WINJA

Hey, I really like your new signature, it shows that you are back and full of shit and hope! :yes: Looking forward to more posts. :blip: Cheers John.

marty

20th February 2007, 08:41

don't thank me...thank mr google

note the wheelie bar wheels....

inlinefour

20th February 2007, 12:25

Hey, I really like your new signature, it shows that you are back and full of shit and hope! :yes: Looking forward to more posts. :blip: Cheers John.

some around here just appear to be full of shit...:whocares:

ynot slow

20th February 2007, 17:15

they would be well looked after by you so hope they go to loving home lol,seriously keep in touch with new owners if you can handle it,mind you why not go for a real trike,one with a 351 xr8 motor init,mind you need a bloody good radar detector,keep ya chin up and give it your best shot,that goes for your family as well,they need support to.:third:

skidMark

20th February 2007, 19:43

Very nice skidmark........ but where would John, fit a wheelchair and his partner, Donna on that?

who needs a wife or wheelchair when you have a busa trike, thats why fast food places have drive thru and busas have big tanks and comfy seats, to put yer pillow and blanky on

skidMark

20th February 2007, 19:44

That's disgusting, bloody bikers stealing wheelchairs. Napier's got some real issues man.

you always manage to crack me up and amazingly it's not cus ur a midget