both hips replaced want a spyder

[lou49]

Good afternoon. A freind of mine who has had both hips replaced (he's rode a bike all his life and he's in his 70s now) wants a Spyder but he doesn't know if he can throw his leg over it to get on. I'm sure there are those on the list that might have the same problem (I actually have a slight problem getting my right leg up and over since I need a knee replacement and my right leg is weak) so does anyone have any ideas how to help him? Thanks, Mike

The good thing about a spyder is that you can get on from both sides, so use your better leg to push yourself up on the spyder! Your friend should try getting on yours before he goes out spending the money! I have an rts that i might not want to haul with me when i move out of state! If interested P m me. I'm in chi-town not too far from you! Good luck to your friend and with your search!

 

[wmh9680]

Thanks Everyone, My wife has had 2 spinal fusions (her bottom 6 vertebrae are fused and she gets on and off okay), she just has to be careful for ever. Thanks, Mike

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

HEALTH ISSUES

Thanks Everyone, My wife has had 2 spinal fusions (her bottom 6 vertebrae are fused and she gets on and off okay), she just has to be careful for ever. Thanks, Mike

I don't know if I'm the " Mike " you are thanking , but because of my personal issues I thought my post was meaningful :2thumbs:................Mike :thumbup:

 

[MercerLake]

Hip Help!

Good afternoon. A freind of mine who has had both hips replaced (he's rode a bike all his life and he's in his 70s now) wants a Spyder but he doesn't know if he can throw his leg over it to get on. I'm sure there are those on the list that might have the same problem (I actually have a slight problem getting my right leg up and over since I need a knee replacement and my right leg is weak) so does anyone have any ideas how to help him? Thanks, Mike

By all means have him go to a dealer's showroom and try to mount any of several with floor boards. But I would suggest that he sit side saddle to start then swing or pull either leg up and over the tank while leaning back rather than the conventional method of swinging his leg to the rear and up and over the saddle. The sidesaddle method may put less stress on his hips and back. Another option is a scooter such as a Piaggio trike, it is a step through design that one doesn't have to swing a leg over. Hopefully a :spyder: will solve his problem as we'd like to welcome him to the family.

 

[south GA Farm Boy]

Mounting the spyder with hip problems

If he will try getting on the Spyder RTS,or the Spyder RT Limited he will find it much easier than getting on a Goldwing, Harley, or other two wheel bikes! These Trikes have large floor boards, and can be mounted from either side, and the windshield or passenger backrest is not in the way! That don't mean that his hip want hurt hime from riding, but he will have to ride it and see! The guys who own the F-3 's will have to answer for this model! Hope this is helpful!

 

[mmiehe]

new hip

I figure i'd add my two cents worth. I'm three weeks into recovery from a right hip total replacement and being bored I figured i would try to get a leg over my STS. Well I was able to get my leg up to the seat and with a small pull I was over and on. I have no pain at all sitting on it or using the brake. Getting off was exactly the same. So I figure after total recovery with all exercises riding will be no issue at all. I'll give another update in July since I am scheduled for the left hip sometime in July.
I hope this helps and gives some insight.
Mike

 

[NautiBrit]

I'm so happy to see the good results people are having with hip replacements, so I thought that I'd add my .02 cents. I had my right hip replaced last Friday, 12/2, with the robotic anterior approach and got on and off my Spyder yesterday and into and out of my truck. I wanted my s/o to know that in the event of an emergency, that I could mobilize. Walk, walk, walk. I did a mile yesterday and also do not skip or slack during physical therapy. Listen to your body, it will tell you what it can and cannot do.

Tomorrow I'm thinking of taking the Spyder for a trip around the neighborhood , body willing.

 

[blitzkreig]

I have had both knees replaced this past year.

I find getting on my 2014 RTL about the same as mounting my 2008 BMW K1200GT.

On both, my strength in my hip just isn't enough to get my foot high enough to clear the seat. I guess the issue is I can't fold my leg (knee) up far enough.

So I have found that if I just grab my pant leg by my ankle and hoist it the necessary few inches to do the job. It doesn't look particularly "manly" I suppose, but what the heck ... it works!

I have absolutely no pain in my knees, but they are "stiff" at times.

I just thank the Lord that I am living in a time in which there are such miracles of medicine as knee replacements. Just 30 or 40 years ago I just wouldn't have had the option ...

 

[78OldRide]

try try try

I had a older Gentleman with one leg sit on mine. I have floor boards on my 2011 Rt. The best way was for him to back up to the seat. He then put is good leg or foot on the floor board then pushed himself up on the seat. Next step was to slide up on the passenger seat and then pull his left leg over the front and then slide back down to drivers seat. He was more than thrilled to realize he could do it. I don't know if it bought one but I do know he was excited to know he could do it.

 

[murphybrown]

Awesome to hear George

I'm so happy to see the good results people are having with hip replacements, so I thought that I'd add my .02 cents. I had my right hip replaced last Friday, 12/2, with the robotic anterior approach and got on and off my Spyder yesterday and into and out of my truck. I wanted my s/o to know that in the event of an emergency, that I could mobilize. Walk, walk, walk. I did a mile yesterday and also do not skip or slack during physical therapy. Listen to your body, it will tell you what it can and cannot do.

Tomorrow I'm thinking of taking the Spyder for a trip around the neighborhood , body willing.

You da man.....have an awesome Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. See you on the road in 2017..:thumbup:

 

[Bob Denman]

I figure i'd add my two cents worth. I'm three weeks into recovery from a right hip total replacement and being bored I figured i would try to get a leg over my STS. Well I was able to get my leg up to the seat and with a small pull I was over and on. I have no pain at all sitting on it or using the brake. Getting off was exactly the same. So I figure after total recovery with all exercises riding will be no issue at all. I'll give another update in July since I am scheduled for the left hip sometime in July.
I hope this helps and gives some insight.
Mike

I'm glad to hear that you're doing real well. :thumbup:
Keep up the good work!!

 

[wmh9680]

Thanks lou49 for the info on your beautiful Spyder. At this moment my freind has put down $ on a 2014 at IMotorsports. I'll will let you know if anything changes.

Thanks to everyone for all the responses.

Thanks, Mike

 

[sealfloorboards]

As mentioned in the first reply to this post, Seal Floorboards will make mounting ANY Spyder easier. It's as solid a feeling as standing on the floor. Check out my website for a fantastic Holiday sale. I'm also disabled and that's the reason I invented the first Floorboard for the Spyder way back in 2009. Often imitated but NEVER as comfortable or good looking.
Ride in comfort,
John

 

[sealfloorboards]

like Sealfloorboards (a site sponsor). Find one that has and try....I had issues mounting my F3...never did on my RT's cause I had the above floorboards....added extra peg to F3...problem solved. And folks swear by the RIP boards for the F3....just sayin'...more info to process..:thumbup:

Another satisfied Seal customer.

 

[ARtraveler]

[QUOTE=NautiBrit;1207964]I'm so happy to see the good results people are having with hip replacements, so I thought that I'd add my .02 cents. I had my right hip replaced last Friday, 12/2, with the robotic anterior approach and got on and off my Spyder yesterday and into and out of my truck. I wanted my s/o to know that in the event of an emergency, that I could mobilize. Walk, walk, walk. I did a mile yesterday and also do not skip or slack during physical therapy. Listen to your body, it will tell you what it can and cannot do.

Tomorrow I'm thinking of taking the Spyder for a trip around the neighborhood , body willing.[/QUOTE]

And mmiehe:

I will be joining the club on Jan 4th. Going to have my right hip replaced. This will be the second attempt. Was going to have it done in May but ran into heart issues. Now that they are stable, its hip replacement time. Will let you know how it works for me, but I am encouraged by what I have read so far. :bbq::bbq::bbq:

 

[NautiBrit]

And mmiehe:

I will be joining the club on Jan 4th. Going to have my right hip replaced. This will be the second attempt. Was going to have it done in May but ran into heart issues. Now that they are stable, its hip replacement time. Will let you know how it works for me, but I am encouraged by what I have read so far. :bbq::bbq::bbq:

I wish you all the best. It's not easy, but certainly worth it. :2thumbs:

 

[rtga]

Good afternoon. A freind of mine who has had both hips replaced (he's rode a bike all his life and he's in his 70s now) wants a Spyder but he doesn't know if he can throw his leg over it to get on. I'm sure there are those on the list that might have the same problem (I actually have a slight problem getting my right leg up and over since I need a knee replacement and my right leg is weak) so does anyone have any ideas how to help him? Thanks, Mike

had both hips replaced twice (six hips so far). pushing 70. just got rid of my vic x-country for the rt-s. no issues getting on / off. rehab the limbs / exercise, work thru the pain - that is the key to keep going.

 

[LateLifeCrisis]

Got my life back - thanks to hip replacement!

Count me in as one of the bionic individuals walking around. I had a right anterior hip replacement and just had my one year check up - - passed with flying colors. The best thing I did was to lose a few pounds and get myself in shape before the surgery which consisted of strengthening my arms/upper body and strengthening my quads. Simply by strengthening those specific areas made getting in and out of a chair, using a walker for a few weeks, not to mention using the toilet (!) so much easier. My surgeon did not require post operative rehab and the only restraints he gave me was 1. No Yoga (no problem!) and 2. No running unless the house was on fire or if someone was chasing me!

I can't say enough about this procedure. Simply put, it gave me my life back - so much so that at age 66 and after much thought and research, I will, God willing, by spring, be riding a F3. Never rode a motorcycle in my life, unless you count the rides my Dad gave me on his Indians and Harleys back in the 50's - but I did ride snowmobiles for over 30 years so I figure a Spyder will fit in nicely at this stage of my life. And if I get just half the pleasure, camaraderie, utter joy and feeling of freedom I got from snowmobiling, well....I can handle that! :thumbup:

 

[bzbaeren]

Ortho things

I have had both a hip and Knee replaced its what makes me able to ryde I couldn't rely on the leg before the replacement now I'm back out there. Loving it:yes::yes::yes::yes:

 

[Scotts8826]

I have a March 1st date scheduled for a knee replacement. I'm surprised at how many joint replacements have occurred to such a young group! Must of been our hard living youth we are now paying for.