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.
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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.
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Pretty much any of the farm quads, all should have foot brakes, semi-auto (no clutch) and a thumb throttle.Originally Posted by Jorja
"I came into this game for the action, the excitement... go anywhere, travel light,... get in, get out,... wherever there's trouble, a man alone... Now they got the whole country sectioned off; you can't make a move without a form."
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She might like one of these, may have to chop the roof off though
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audi_Q7
His Excellency
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.
Dual purpose, road going may be a complication. The travel speeds/licence details may be an issue.
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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.Imagine the mayhem if the boyracers in NZ could ride racing quads on the street!!!!
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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)
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I believe farmers can road register quads but I think there are some heavy regulation on the speed they are allowed to travel...
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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....
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Get a Rocket III engine in a mobility scooter... Now that would be seriously cool.
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not quite the right place but what about a piaggio mp3 scooter? Two wheels at the front for easy balance. 250 and 400cc.
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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.
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.
Cheers R
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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.
Sounds perfect. Will check it out. I suggested a trike as she wants to be able to go on the motorway.
WANTED: VTR250 in red
Wherever I may roam
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!
"I came into this game for the action, the excitement... go anywhere, travel light,... get in, get out,... wherever there's trouble, a man alone... Now they got the whole country sectioned off; you can't make a move without a form."
Paved roads are just another example of wasted tax payer dollars.
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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.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!
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glad to help.
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