Disability adaptions

evanr

evanr

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Suffolk, UK
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2005 Rocket III Trike
I thought I would post about the adaptions I have had made to my trike, that maybe of use to somebody else on the site. The background is, that I lost the use of my right arm 20yrs ago in a motorcycle accident and now ride a Rocket III trike.

In order for me to do that, I have had twin levers mounted to my left handle bar to operate the brakes, the longer of which operates the rear brakes and the shorter the front. I've had a pushbutton gear changer also installed on the left handle bar, this is thumb operated using the green button to change up and the red to change down. you will also notice that all the switch gear has been mounted on the left handle bar (Horn, Starter, Left and Right signals, Dip beam and kill switch)


The original gear lever has been modified to now operate the clutch using my left foot. The chrome cylinder is the gear changer operated by the buttons on the handle bar.





Which just leaves the throttle, which is operated by the original rear brake pedal, modified of course.

I hope this is of interest to somebody and maybe even help somebody return to riding after finding themselves with any kind of disability.

Cheers
Evan
 
Awesome .. just goes to show if ridings in your blood , you've got to ride. Inspirational stuff Evan. I'd love to go for a ride with you one day.
 
You epitomize the saying "where there's a will there's a way". Excellent craftsmanship !

P.S. Is your gear changer air or electric solenoid powered ?
 
evanr,
You DA MAN!
An awesome example of the motor spirit.
You have a great story and are indeed an inspiration.
1olbull
 
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I would love to see a pic of the whole beast, from what I have seen in the pics you posted I reckon the rest would look great too.
 
Thanks guys. I really appreciate your comments. Although having come across many other disabled bikers over the years, I don't feel that what I've done is anything that special. However it's bloody great to be back with the wind in my face.

As for you aussies, I too would love to ride with you someday but alas I feel the logistics are a little complicated.

RS the gear actuator is an electric solonoid of some kind.

Push Button Electronic Gearchange, Electric Shifter, Quickshifter, Flatshifter, Disabled Bike Adaptations
 
Don't know about your 'nothing special' comment .. pretty flash in my book mate. Not as if you've gone out and modified a postie bike or some 250cc thing. Getting back in the saddle ... on a Rockets pretty staunch i reckon ;)
 
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