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[M109R]

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[Skel3tor1]

That made me laugh. Good find!

[jmillheiser]

that has to be the funniest bike related thing I have seen.

[Gadjet]

actually, there is an add-on available to convert your Harley or Metric cruiser into a 'trike' in about 15 minutes. It involves bolting on a frame with two additional tires to the back of the bike - looks like a trike from the side, but the extra wheels are unpowered; driveline remains unchanged.

here's the link: http://www.mtcvoyager.com/

[Bachstrad37]

Holy moly. That's not much for $4k!

[Shorts]

Hmm, way to make fun of disabled riders And items like that ARE REAL. And anyone that is willing to try everything they can to ride it is their business to be on a bike.

There are companies that make 'training wheel' type additions for bikes. They're aimed toward those that ride big heavy bikes with weaker riders, and towards disabled riders, usually paraplegic and amputee riders.

http://www.adaptivemotorcycles.com/

http://www.winglandinggear.com/

http://www.safetyfeatures.com/

http://www.mtcvoyager.com/




If I was less stubborn, I'd be riding with some trike or sidecar setup. What gets me is this kinda thing is like the comments I read "hardcore bikers" making fun and criticizing auto clutch -type bikes. I guess it's easy to make fun when you haven't been at the short end of the deal as far as physical abilities go.

[Gadjet]

Hmm, way to make fun of disabled riders And items like that ARE REAL. And anyone that is willing to try everything they can to ride it is their business to be on a bike.

There are companies that make 'training wheel' type additions for bikes. They're aimed toward those that ride big heavy bikes with weaker riders, and towards disabled riders, usually paraplegic and amputee riders.

http://www.adaptivemotorcycles.com/

http://www.winglandinggear.com/

http://www.safetyfeatures.com/

http://www.mtcvoyager.com/




If I was less stubborn, I'd be riding with some trike or sidecar setup. What gets me is this kinda thing is like the comments I read "hardcore bikers" making fun and criticizing auto clutch -type bikes. I guess it's easy to make fun when you haven't been at the short end of the deal as far as physical abilities go.

Shorts, I know what your situation is, and I was not meaning to make fun of you or anyone else with a genuine disability. I agree that it is a much cheaper way to make a bike more stable for a disadvantaged rider than going out and buying a full on trike.

If I have offended you in any way, I apologize.

If anyone else in this thread has offended you, they certainly owe you an apology as well.

Owen

[Shorts]

Gadjet, my post was more directed towards the OP. I'm sorry I came off a little gruff. I had just finished reading articles and comments on the Yamaha and Honda electric and auto clutch bikes and was in 'the mode' from some negative musings. (I'd love to find a nice semi-auto bike).

I understand the post was made in lighthearted fun. It was the rest that struck a nerve, the "you have no business..." part.

Yeah, it is a shock to hear of disabled folks ride bikes and whatnot. You just don't really think about it. When I told my parents about me getting a bike, they were surprised, but thought about it and it made sense when I explained what I would do to ride. I imagine a lot of everyday folks on the board are the same. They might not have actually thought about it in all seriousness enough that it was feasible. Anyhow, I hope in my hasty reply to 'educate' I didn't kill the lesson with my attitude. I'm not one of those folks out to change the world by any means. But if I run across an situation I can shed some light on, I share.

Anyhow, no hard feelings, just overall, be a little mindful.

[Sev]

I've got a friend who rides like that because he doesn't feel confident in his ability to hold up his bike at a stop anymore.



Anyone willing to go to those lengths to keep their knees in the wind despite any challenges they may face is an okay person by me.

I agree that there are a couple of people here who owe Shorts and a good portion of the biker community an apology.

[M109R]

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