Handicapped Spyder Ryders.....Roll call!

[jimsturges]

....Get in touch with BAJARON and talk --- brake pads with Him -- He may have a solution for you........Mike :thumbup:

Thanks Mike will do


Jim

 

[Navy Warrant]

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.

There are many of us "enabled" ryders out here who don't have a visible disability. Mine is from the navy and involves damaged internal organs for which I take mucho pills to keep 'em functioning. Pain, discomfort, fatigue, arrhythmia? Yes. Missing a limb or similar? No. Just a reminder that not all disabilities/handicaps are visible ones. So, mobility impairment can be outer body damage, AND/OR inner body damage. I can walk fine, but it's painful in my gut and abdomen, and fatiguing. My Spyders have been a Godsend. My disability left me too weak to pick a bike up, but the Spyder makes that a non-issue. In fact, the Spyder pretty much overcomes every draw back of a 2 wheel bike or even the traditional trike. The saying that "it's not if but when you'll go down" is no longer in play. Love my Spyder.

 

[spyderrider12]

Another enabled rider here! Just last week, I had someone leave a note on my spyder about what I didn't understand about parking in a handicap spot. If I could have found them, I would have asked what part of a handicapped plate didn't they understand?

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

CAN'T CURE STUPID

Another enabled rider here! Just last week, I had someone leave a note on my spyder about what I didn't understand about parking in a handicap spot. If I could have found them, I would have asked what part of a handicapped plate didn't they understand?

:yikes:......I'll bet they NEVER looked because they couldn't believe someone as BRAVE as you are could possibly be driving something they wouldn't have the " B*LLS " TO EVEN TRY ......................JMHO........Mike :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

 

[dinoninn]

I've had a stroke and couldn't get my foot down to balance at a stop. I also have a left hand that could not possibly operate a clutch. The Spyder is my dream come true. Took me 4 years to make the decision but it is one of the best in my life.

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[retired1]

I've had a stroke and couldn't get my foot down to balance at a stop. I also have a left hand that could not possibly operate a clutch. The Spyder is my dream come true. Took me 4 years to make the decision but it is one of the best in my life.

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Glad you found and joined Sl. Welcome! From what I've read, you live in an area with a lot of active members.

 

[dinoninn]

Glad you found and joined Sl. Welcome! From what I've read, you live in an area with a lot of active members.

I'll find some of mine here. Thanks.

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[Bfromla]

We are out there!

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.

:spyder2:Make it great.

 

[spyderjo333]

Hubby took our niece and granddaughter on a short 10 mph ride. Granddaughter is almost 6, has cochlear implants and at least with that slow ride had no problems. She kept
saying me and Katie taking a ride!!!!

 

[Jpquinn]

All the joys

I was sitting watching TV one night, life seemed good MY health seemed good, I had been a truck driver for many years and had been to every state in the US and most of Canada. Just missed the 2 million miles mark. That night suddenly I was unable to breath. I went into a coma for 4 weeks when I came out of it they told me I had a disease called Alpha-1 deficiency, COPD and emphysema. My biggest fear was could I ride again I couldn't keep enough oxygen tanks on a 2 wheeler. That's when I saw the spyder and with the frunk I could carry all I needed. But as a lot of us know I get the looks and comments because I park in handicap. Hey learn to look at the plate. Lamont thank you for your service to all of us.. You're a great man. God bless

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

SPYDER RIDING

I was sitting watching TV one night, life seemed good MY health seemed good, I had been a truck driver for many years and had been to every state in the US and most of Canada. Just missed the 2 million miles mark. That night suddenly I was unable to breath. I went into a coma for 4 weeks when I came out of it they told me I had a disease called Alpha-1 deficiency, COPD and emphysema. My biggest fear was could I ride again I couldn't keep enough oxygen tanks on a 2 wheeler. That's when I saw the spyder and with the frunk I could carry all I needed. But as a lot of us know I get the looks and comments because I park in handicap. Hey learn to look at the plate. Lamont thank you for your service to all of us.. You're a great man. God bless

:welcome:in case I didn't say it earlier :clap::clap::clap:........Ride safe ride happy ,.......Mike :bbq:

 

[Rukpub]

Quality of Life

Hi, I am a former educator who is now disabled. Now @ 49 I thought I would never ride a two wheeler or even a trike. After having a heart attack and being diagnosed with CHF and Cardiomyopathy and an EF @ 10% with a pacemaker-defb inserted. Many people look at me and would never know. I have the disabled logo on my RT and the looks and some comments I get when I park are sometimes uncomfortable and at times I tell people of my condition. " But your Riding a Bike" is what I always get. It is difficult for me to walk distances and do certain things but I have a new normal and I live within my limits. By the Lords grace the Spyder has helped enhance my quality of life. ray:

 

[griffontamer]

A couple of years ago, I was injured by malfunctioning equipment at work (should have quit beforehand, when I asked the boss to fix it and he said no). Despite a surgery and 2 years' worth of various therapy, my left hip is not cooperating very well.

Thankfully I had wanted a Spyder ever since they came out so I don't feel like I had to "settle" for a Spyder, like some people assume; rather I finally had an excuse to buy one. I'd rather not have had that excuse but well, I do. I love Spyders, I actually enjoy them more than 2 wheelers (which I started riding over 20 years ago).

I do want to get a hand brake but don't have a real NEED for one yet so I really can't justify to spend the money. Maybe by the time I really NEED one, someone will come up with a more affordable kit... who knows, maybe even BRP will design one!

 

[cplbayou]

handbrake

What I have found on the brakes on the Spyder is you do not get full stopping power from the first push of the pedal. Magic Man has been doing some testing on that too. If you pump it once the pedal comes up higher than the first pump. Not sure why that is.

If I'm going to use my hand brake only I give myself a little extra room to stop and I pump it twice. I still have it in the back on my head that cables break and I hope that ISCI will have their hydraulic system done soon because that will be the hot setup. :thumbup:

where did you find a non-hydraulic handbrake, I've had my spyder for about a month and was fine, my new leg was delivered and now I am having trouble braking. The only handbrakes I have found are between $1250.00 and $1350.00 which is out of my price range right now, I assume the non -hydraulic would be cheaper

 

[retired1]

where did you find a non-hydraulic handbrake, I've had my spyder for about a month and was fine, my new leg was delivered and now I am having trouble braking. The only handbrakes I have found are between $1250.00 and $1350.00 which is out of my price range right now, I assume the non -hydraulic would be cheaper

Years ago, before ISCI came out with the hydraulic brake system, some owners had come up with a cable operated hand brake. It just went from a handlebar mounted brake lever to the foot brake pedal. There should be some threads in the archives on this subject from '09 or '10.:dontknow:

 

[Habib]

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?

Also "disabled" and currently unable to ride due to lack of funds and a non working right ankle. How about calling it "Gimp Mods" ? Any chance of someone putting together a parts list for the m/c and slave that will do the hand brake conversion? Some just cant afford the big buck kits but have the skills to "do it yourself".

 

[woodtouch6]

Muscular Dystrophy Still Riding

I have been fighting a progressive disease for quite a spell now and just love the spyder. The feel of the wind in my face and the freedom born in my DNA that strives to be unleashed.
Enjoy my friends

 

[woodtouch6]

Anyone from the NW part of the country?

Went to Back Fire Motto night in Ballard WA yesterday, many cool bikes, vintage, bobbers, custom you name it but no Spyders, Hmm maybe we should do something about that eh.

 

[wlo48]

i also don't care for 2004 term disabled. I say I am mobility challenged. I lost my right leg in 2004 due to exposure to Agent Orange which caused cancer. In 2011 I lost my right pelvic bone. When this happened I decided I was not going to be a disabled VietNam veteran, but a rider of my cycle. I put a sidecar on my 1991 HD Softail Springer and 45000 miles later I bought a 2012 SE5 RT Limited. I have almost finished an adapted brake pedal to the left side.
Put me on your list of riders.
Even though I have 34 years as a Military Policeman, I do all of my own work so I am very interested in all of your posts.

 

[Desert Spyder]

i also don't care for 2004 term disabled. I say I am mobility challenged. I lost my right leg in 2004 due to exposure to Agent Orange which caused cancer. In 2011 I lost my right pelvic bone. When this happened I decided I was not going to be a disabled VietNam veteran, but a rider of my cycle. I put a sidecar on my 1991 HD Softail Springer and 45000 miles later I bought a 2012 SE5 RT Limited. I have almost finished an adapted brake pedal to the left side.
Put me on your list of riders.
Even though I have 34 years as a Military Policeman, I do all of my own work so I am very interested in all of your posts.

Thank you for your service!