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Jorja
27th February 2008, 08:38
Have a friend who due to physical problems would find it had to ride a standard bike. But she would love to ride.

Was wondering if there is such a thing as a dual purpose 4 wheeler preferably with a foot break.
deanohit
27th February 2008, 08:43
Was wondering if there is such a thing as a dual purpose 4 wheeler preferably with a foot break.
Pretty much any of the farm quads, all should have foot brakes, semi-auto (no clutch) and a thumb throttle.
Jimmy B
27th February 2008, 08:44
She might like one of these, may have to chop the roof off though :shit:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audi_Q7
tri boy
27th February 2008, 08:46
An afternoon at a 4x4 quad park in your area may help to sort out the type of machine required.
I know Rotovegas and Waitomo have such places. Not sure about your region.:cool:
Dual purpose, road going may be a complication. The travel speeds/licence details may be an issue.
cooneyr
27th February 2008, 12:22
The biggest problem will be getting it road legal. Not sure if any quads can be made road legal in NZ.

Got a surprise walking down the main street in Stockholm (bit like Aucks Queens Street) couple of years ago when two racing quads went past waving the front wheels in the air. :D Imagine the mayhem if the boyracers in NZ could ride racing quads on the street!!!!

Cheers R
tri boy
27th February 2008, 13:17
I registered and warranted a Honda 350 4x4 for a Boat Yard years ago.
They used it for towing runabouts across the hwy, and into the slip way, also for general yard towing.
It worked well, and the top speed was approx 85kmh.
Suitable car tyres were fitted once the originals wore out, as this was alot cheaper option for them. Fitting indicators etc was easy, and Honda had suitable speedo's available etc.
Don't know how you would get on in this brave new PC world though. What do the farmers usually do when they use one for moving stock on roads etc.
(I think Ducatijim uses his Poodles while whistling instructions from the lounge):dodge:
twotyred
27th February 2008, 14:42
I believe farmers can road register quads but I think there are some heavy regulation on the speed they are allowed to travel...
offrd
27th February 2008, 18:17
Years ago a physically disabled guy in Taupo had a road legal quad. It had indicators etc and had road tyres rather than the normal ones.
I guess it was his idea of a mobility scooter, long before mobility scooters had been put into use....

This would have to be 18 years ago tho... So probably not really helpfull....
Nagash
27th February 2008, 18:28
Oh-my-god,

Get a Rocket III engine in a mobility scooter... Now that would be seriously cool.
Trouser
27th February 2008, 19:43
not quite the right place but what about a piaggio mp3 scooter? Two wheels at the front for easy balance. 250 and 400cc.
Skinny_Birdman
28th February 2008, 07:32
Got a surprise walking down the main street in Stockholm (bit like Aucks Queens Street) couple of years ago when two racing quads went past waving the front wheels in the air. :D Imagine the mayhem if the boyracers in NZ could ride racing quads on the street!!!!

Cheers R

Yeah, I saw the same thing in Magdeburg in Germany. If it was legal here I'd have to have one I think.... Just for getting the groceries and stuff yer know.
Jorja
28th February 2008, 08:39
Get a Rocket III engine in a mobility scooter... Now that would be seriously cool.

She doesn't need a mobility scooter. SHe drives a car from Henderson to Penrose everyday and wants to save on petrol. There is not much she can't do. Just that she is quite short (about 4'6) and has very very short arms.


not quite the right place but what about a piaggio mp3 scooter? Two wheels at the front for easy balance. 250 and 400cc.


Sounds perfect. Will check it out. I suggested a trike as she wants to be able to go on the motorway.
deanohit
28th February 2008, 08:47
Sounds perfect. Will check it out. I suggested a trike as she wants to be able to go on the motorway.

Ask DMNTD about the Piaggio, he had a go on the 250 and reckoned that while been practical, it was also a hoot to ride with plenty of go for a 250, so the 400 would only be better! :2thumbsup
Jorja
28th February 2008, 12:40
Ask DMNTD about the Piaggio, he had a go on the 250 and reckoned that while been practical, it was also a hoot to ride with plenty of go for a 250, so the 400 would only be better! :2thumbsup

Yes but being someone who doesn't usually ride it would have to be the 250. Printed off some pictures to show her. I have to say it looks like it would be a blast to ride.
Trouser
29th February 2008, 08:47
glad to help.
clint640
29th February 2008, 11:42
If the MP3 works for her, & the bike bug bites hard, she could then look at one of those Can-Am things (Roadster??) as an upgrade once off the learners. Probably be a few $$ but much better handling than a trike.

Cheers
Clint
deanohit
29th February 2008, 11:55
If the MP3 works for her, & the bike bug bites hard, she could then look at one of those Can-Am things (Roadster??) as an upgrade once off the learners. Probably be a few $$ but much better handling than a trike.

Cheers
Clint

Na mate, one of these, Brudelli 625L, talk about a gravel muncher!
If anything prevents me from riding a conventional bike, I'm getting one of these babies.