Handicapped Spyder Ryders.....Roll call!

[Jumper35]

Ok, I hate to use the term handicapped but my intent is to have anybody with a mobility impairment read this thread. This bike has been an absolute dream come true for me, and many of the mods I used to make my bike "accessible" came from this site. My hope is that this thread will be an easy way for people with disabilities to link-up with disabled Spyder riders and know that there are many of us who have found a way to ride again.

Handbrakes, footboards, wheelchair racks and rerouted filler caps....it has all been done and many kind individuals on this site are more than happy to help out a potential Spyder rider. So, if you are a disabled rider and would like to weigh-in on the topic I know it would be greatly appreciated.

[fastfraser]

welcome On dude

Where abouts in Ontario do you .

[Jumper35]

I'm in frigid Northern Ontario.....Sudbury to be exact. We're not having the best start to the summer here, but I have hope for sunny days ahead.

[Boots]

I'm in frigid Northern Ontario.....Sudbury to be exact. We're not having the best start to the summer here, but I have hope for sunny days ahead.

I am so Thankful for the Spyder.I don't consider myself handicap I was born without my right arm.I had a foot pedal for the gas installed on the left side.I average 10,000 miles a year.I love my Spyder

[zzneonzz]

Ok, I hate to use the term handicapped but my intent is to have anybody with a mobility impairment read this thread. This bike has been an absolute dream come true for me, and many of the mods I used to make my bike "accessible" came from this site. My hope is that this thread will be an easy way for people with disabilities to link-up with disabled Spyder riders and know that there are many of us who have found a way to ride again.

Handbrakes, footboards, wheelchair racks and rerouted filler caps....it has all been done and many kind individuals on this site are more than happy to help out a potential Spyder rider. So, if you are a disabled rider and would like to weigh-in on the topic I know it would be greatly appreciated.

Being a disabled rider my entire life I have never been able to ride till the spyder. When one of my coworkers told me about it I had to look it up and see for myself. I've now got right at 8000 wonderfull miles on the open road and it was definately a dream come true for me.

I'm so glad to see that there are many disabled riders on the road for the first time or veteran riders back on the road again!!!!

[RoHo]

Ok, I hate to use the term handicapped but my intent is to have anybody with a mobility impairment read this thread. This bike has been an absolute dream come true for me, and many of the mods I used to make my bike "accessible" came from this site. My hope is that this thread will be an easy way for people with disabilities to link-up with disabled Spyder riders and know that there are many of us who have found a way to ride again.

Handbrakes, footboards, wheelchair racks and rerouted filler caps....it has all been done and many kind individuals on this site are more than happy to help out a potential Spyder rider. So, if you are a disabled rider and would like to weigh-in on the topic I know it would be greatly appreciated.

Jumper,
I'm confined to a wheelchair also. I own a 2009 SE5 that I have added floorboards and a hand operated brake. I'm currently working on my wheelchair rack (side mount). When it's complete, I'll be happy to share. You mentioned rerouting filler caps. Does this include the gas tank, and if so, how did you do it??? Thanks and ride safe.

Roho

[Jumper35]

Jumper,
I'm confined to a wheelchair also. I own a 2009 SE5 that I have added floorboards and a hand operated brake. I'm currently working on my wheelchair rack (side mount). When it's complete, I'll be happy to share. You mentioned rerouting filler caps. Does this include the gas tank, and if so, how did you do it??? Thanks and ride safe.

Roho

Roho

Check out the pics in the the thread "My Unique Mods" in the My Spyder Mods forum. The filler cap is located in a way that you do not have to get off the bike to fuel up. My mechanical abilities are limited, so I had a friend do the fabrication.

[aubierules]

also a handi....have been riding 2 wheel bikes for 25 yrs or so, but to the point where 3 is much safer....balance and all...

[effgjamis]

welcome

I think it is wonderful that the spyder provides riding in the wind once again for all.
I am a bit handicaped, but not disabled to the point of being confined to a wheel chair.
Speaking of having a disability, I may have that afterall. Mental Disability.. Does that count??

[RoHo]

Roho

Check out the pics in the the thread "My Unique Mods" in the My Spyder Mods forum. The filler cap is located in a way that you do not have to get off the bike to fuel up. My mechanical abilities are limited, so I had a friend do the fabrication.

Jumper,
Looked at your other thread. I have to say, your friend did a FANTASTIC job for you on those mods. The gascap looks fantastic, but how did he connect on the gas tank? Did he punch a new hole or use the existing opening and what about heat build up since it's right above the engine? Happy riding!!!!
Roho

[Grumpy]

I know there's someone in my area, but I don't know who it is. I'd like to meet him/her. I only know because I know the mechanic who installed their handbrake. Maybe I'll see them at the dealer open house this weekend? I should make some cards with the spyderlovers website on it, in case there's people who don't know about this great forum.

[SethO]

handicrapped section label would be fine with me. Wish the spyder would had another 30 hp, its just not fast enough with the wheelchair on it. it is something to do for sure, I don't what you can do in a wheelchair so do it up.

[Jumper35]

Jumper,
Looked at your other thread. I have to say, your friend did a FANTASTIC job for you on those mods. The gascap looks fantastic, but how did he connect on the gas tank? Did he punch a new hole or use the existing opening and what about heat build up since it's right above the engine? Happy riding!!!!
Roho

Roho,
Here is a pic of the routing. This is not a mod I would recommend doing without an experienced mechanic. The routing used the existing opening and with about 1000k on my machine seems to be working very well.

[RoHo]

Thanks Jumper! I've found my next mod. Looks great and sooo simple. A definit must for those of us with disabilities.

Roho

[Wheelz]

Now, can you remove the other panel so we can see how its connected to the fill cap? I'm wondering if you're using flexible fuel line? Now was that "elbow" on the original filler hole just siliconed in? Or did you thread that plastic elbow to screw on to it? One more, what about venting? The original gas cap is a vented..what about your setup?

Roho,
Here is a pic of the routing. This is not a mod I would recommend doing without an experienced mechanic. The routing used the existing opening and with about 1000k on my machine seems to be working very well.

[Star Cruiser]

Ok, I hate to use the term handicapped but my intent is to have anybody with a mobility impairment read this thread. This bike has been an absolute dream come true for me, and many of the mods I used to make my bike "accessible" came from this site. My hope is that this thread will be an easy way for people with disabilities to link-up with disabled Spyder riders and know that there are many of us who have found a way to ride again.

Handbrakes, footboards, wheelchair racks and rerouted filler caps....it has all been done and many kind individuals on this site are more than happy to help out a potential Spyder rider. So, if you are a disabled rider and would like to weigh-in on the topic I know it would be greatly appreciated.

I guess the Spyder has made me "RE-abled". Yes, I have to agree it certainly made ryding again an easier reality. I would have done all kinds of mods on a two wheeler, but this is perfect, practically "out of the box". Maybe see you riding sometime soon, I am up that way quite often.

[Lamonster]

I've been thinking about a board just for you guys where it would be easy to share information with each other on how to overcome some of the things you have to deal with on a daily basis. If you guys would like that how about a name for the board besides Handicap SpyderLovers?

[dltang]

I've been thinking about a board just for you guys where it would be easy to share information with each other on how to overcome some of the things you have to deal with on a daily basis. If you guys would like that how about a name for the board besides Handicap SpyderLovers?

Hey Lamont, I could give them my member handle and they could be Very Handy Members.

[vt228]

1,free ryders,
free at last thank you BRP free at last to feel the wind in ower faces
2, freedum ryders
3, D.F.R. Disable Freedom Ryders
4, D.S.R. Disable Spyder Ryders

welcome and have funn guys
Don......

[RoHo]

I've been thinking about a board just for you guys where it would be easy to share information with each other on how to overcome some of the things you have to deal with on a daily basis. If you guys would like that how about a name for the board besides Handicap SpyderLovers?

Lamont,
I think that is a fantastic idea. I think you should call it something like the Handicap Corner. The fact is "What is, is" and there isn't anything we can do to change that. There's an old saying, "You can call me what ever you want just don't call me late for dinner." It doesn't matter what other people call us. What is important is what we think about ourselves, and I think anyone that has the drive to do what those members of this forum are doing (regaining another facet of our lost freedom) is going to be acclimataed to who and what they are. Hope I'm not rolling on anyone's toes, but that's the way I feel. For the rest of you on this forum with handicaps - KUDO's for you. I'm proud of your gumtion.
Roho

[effgjamis]

I've been thinking about a board just for you guys where it would be easy to share information with each other on how to overcome some of the things you have to deal with on a daily basis. If you guys would like that how about a name for the board besides Handicap SpyderLovers?

How about " SpyderChallengers "

[Lamonster]

Name has been chosen. "Enabled SpyderLovers"

[SethO]

thanks for the info, can' really use the footbrake so the comparision is hard, It does happen where the handle will go to the bar and when "aggressive" riding thru the corners I may not have time to pump this, with the limit on how much I can put into corning without worring about some damn deer in the road on the other side of the apex.

Frustrating because if I need I had a positive lock on the braking I could get more out of the spyder, also sucks being behind a rider thru the twists and they stall up or go in and slow to have to dick up your line and brake with a pump, that is at least 10 ft traveled in the time I need to get a good grab on the brakes.

I am getting new pads for the thing ordered today, do you have to get them from a dealer or is there a place on the net to get them? see if that helps,

The parking brake is also ass, I am sure that everyone in this section knows, taking your wheelchair off and then damn thing starts rolling, POS design.

[aubierules]

Name has been chosen. "Enabled SpyderLovers"

thanks Lamonster...u da man! and u non handis are welcome here too

[Raindragon]

I've been thinking about a board just for you guys where it would be easy to share information with each other on how to overcome some of the things you have to deal with on a daily basis. If you guys would like that how about a name for the board besides Handicap SpyderLovers?

Great idea, Lamont! How about "Retreads" for us hand-capable SpyderLovers?