Alterations to make bikes ridable for people with physical impairments

[who_me_33]

As the topics, how do people get around this, if they have injured themselves in the past, and don't have full use of joints etc. I'm just wondering as I recently badly broke my ankle, and it suddenly became something to think about, if I never got full use of my ankle back. It was non bike related by the way. Just wondering as I'm sure there are few riders who still want to ride, but due to previous injury's cant. And if mods want to change the title, feel free, it was the best way I could think of phrasing it (with being both clear in the title, and respectful of others).

[Kflasher]

I have altered the back brake to a thumb control for this very reason (limited ankle movement) on previous bikes, has to be original operation for wof purposes unless (as I understand) a cert. can be obtained.

[Big Dave]

As the topics, how do people get around this, if they have injured themselves in the past, and don't have full use of joints etc. I'm just wondering as I recently badly broke my ankle, and it suddenly became something to think about, if I never got full use of my ankle back. It was non bike related by the way. Just wondering as I'm sure there are few riders who still want to ride, but due to previous injury's cant. And if mods want to change the title, feel free, it was the best way I could think of phrasing it (with being both clear in the title, and respectful of others).

Enough with the respect - it's KB - It pains me when noobs put shite on trikes and other converted vehicles - for this reason.

Some are off the shelf solutions too. The Can-Am Spyder is also viable.

You can ride a piaggio mp3 without putting feet down too. hard to do all the time though. Carver rates them.

[scorpious]

only use your front brake for ppl with one leg?

[Kflasher]

only use your front brake for ppl with one leg?

yip i have found with current bike the back brake is redundant

[Nasty]

Grubs (right) ankle was partially fused - so when we got his new bike we dropped the brake lever to allow for this ... its a minor alteration that should be done in the shop due to the brake lighting staying on and needing to be altered .. but he had no issues after we did that.

[who_me_33]

Enough with the respect - it's KB - It pains me when noobs put shite on trikes and other converted vehicles - for this reason.

Some are off the shelf solutions too. The Can-Am Spyder is also viable.

You can ride a piaggio mp3 without putting feet down too. hard to do all the time though. Carver rates them.

Could you clarify, regarding the first comment. Is it that it has to be done in the first place, or that there not thought out etc. And something like the Can-Am Spyder would be ideal, except for the price tag (not unrealistic for what it is, but not exactly cheap either).
And regarding the altering the back brake to thumb control, can that be done, while leaving the foot brake there, (so if someone else rides it, the brake is still where its expected to be).

[BOGAR]

My friend lost both his legs one below the knee and one just above. Apart from not being able to start his old Triumph very well and a getting linked break system fitted, you would never know. Not quite sure how he got on with the gears but he never seamed to have much trouble. He did switch to another bike that had a push start and again linked breaks.

[Big Dave]

Could you clarify, regarding the first comment.

You don't have to tread so lightly is all. tally ho!

ankle notwithstanding.

[snuffles]

As the topics, how do people get around this, if they have injured themselves in the past, and don't have full use of joints etc. I'm just wondering as I recently badly broke my ankle, and it suddenly became something to think about, if I never got full use of my ankle back. It was non bike related by the way. Just wondering as I'm sure there are few riders who still want to ride, but due to previous injury's cant. And if mods want to change the title, feel free, it was the best way I could think of phrasing it (with being both clear in the title, and respectful of others).

What you meant to say was "mods for cripples"

[who_me_33]

You don't have to tread so lightly is all. tally ho!

ankle notwithstanding.

Ah, sweet as.

What you meant to say was "mods for cripples"
Theres been so many cripple jokes sent my way over the last few months. Makes for a great laugh most of the time, and even better when its being mentioned, and someone who doesn't realize that the person taking the piss is a good mate.


My friend lost both his legs one below the knee and one just above. Apart from not being able to start his old Triumph very well and a getting linked break system fitted, you would never know. Not quite sure how he got on with the gears but he never seamed to have much trouble. He did switch to another bike that had a push start and again linked breaks.
By linked brakes I'm assuming your meaning when the front brake is applied, that back brake is automatically applied slightly.

[Gremlin]

Meh... do whatever you like... one guy made a zx10 for those with use of only one leg http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=44462&highlight=mobility+edition

:D

[thepom]

Sunday afternoon in chch an old fella rides by and he has no left arm and a dog in a box on the back seat.........:whistle:

[Subike]

Sunday afternoon in chch an old fella rides by and he has no left arm and a dog in a box on the back seat.........:whistle:

riding a Laverda tripple?

[Kflasher]

... and regarding the altering the back brake to thumb control, can that be done, while leaving the foot brake there, (so if someone else rides it, the brake is still where its expected to be).

Yip all original brake components left in place, I ran additional cable down via a thumb throttle control off a 3-wheeler to a cam arrangement (from a carburetor) for additional leverage to original brake linkage.

Worked fine and original rear brake work for wof's etc. no one ever noticed the additional thumb control under throttle.

I only ever used rear brake for u-turns and draging through faster corners to help squat the rear end.

The size of the cam depends on your desired presure you want or even if you require one, I think the stop light operated via thumb.

[HenryDorsetCase]

Enough with the respect - it's KB - It pains me when noobs put shite on trikes and other converted vehicles - for this reason.

Some are off the shelf solutions too. The Can-Am Spyder is also viable.

You can ride a piaggio mp3 without putting feet down too. hard to do all the time though. Carver rates them.

God, I'd love to have a go one a Piaggio MP3. Ever since that photo of the stoppie, and Ive seen a photo of a guy with his knee down on one.

[pete376403]

Saw an article in Two Wheels years ago about a CB750 converted for a paraplegic - used an electric solenoid to move the shift lever. The indicator switch selected upshift or downshift, and a switch on the clutch lever operated the solenoid. A sidecar was used to maintain uprightness.

[Dodgyiti]

I think I could ride my Convert with either leg missing and/or either arm

It's auto, one gear does it all (slowly on take off), twist and go, linked brakes, low COG and easy to swap anything from side to side

My secret wish is to sell it to a gammy and do all the adapting custom just for them and get them back on the road.:yes: