F3 S Needing wheelchair Modifications

[rjs]

wheelchair mods

Eddy,you made the right call on this one I was not able to find his design at all
please note the post from Mike Arnt it looks like ISCI will be shipping the
Handbrake ne I have used a wheelchair for 43 years there have been some pretty slick mods for hanging a wheelchair on the side be mindful of adding to much weight on one side I have a TI Lite TX about 24 lbs I havent seen any comments about how much weight it takes to upset the balance of the bike
I do know that the wind can be an issue the folded up wheelchair is a fairly good size target for a cross wind I forgot to put the brake on the outside
wheel once and it was certainly faster than I had ever pushed it

 

[Eddy Hutchens]

Eddy,you made the right call on this one I was not able to find his design at all
please note the post from Mike Arnt it looks like ISCI will be shipping the
Handbrake ne I have used a wheelchair for 43 years there have been some pretty slick mods for hanging a wheelchair on the side be mindful of adding to much weight on one side I have a TI Lite TX about 24 lbs I havent seen any comments about how much weight it takes to upset the balance of the bike
I do know that the wind can be an issue the folded up wheelchair is a fairly good size target for a cross wind I forgot to put the brake on the outside
wheel once and it was certainly faster than I had ever pushed it

I think so too. He went crazy on me for one reason or another. The way we are going to mount the chair to the bike is this. Two receptacles on the right side to slide my quick release axles into and the chair will hang off the chair's back axle on the other. Sort of like a gun holder. It will be a great set up and will distribute the weight to both sides. I will post all my pictures when it is done. If it turns out like I think, it will be the perfect set up for everyone with a rigid frame. No patents here, LOL, I want to help others where I can.
Thanks for the response.

 

[rjs]

wheelchair mods

Eddy I look forward to seeing the pics and I hope you saw the post from
Mike he said the cost of the ISCI hand brrake is $1.595 but make sure they
know that you have a disability
HAPPY TRAILS and enjoy the ride
ric

 

[Eddy Hutchens]

Ric, I have ridden in the dirt since I was 5. I had an enduro when I was 16 but only rode that on streets when mom and dad were not home. This will be awesome!!! This RZR is the 900 pumped up. It belonged to a guy 4 hours from me that is in a chair too. Worked out perfect, hand controls already in it.

 

[rjs]

wheelchair mods

Eddy,
Sweet ride are you still doing the F3s?
ric

 

[Eddy Hutchens]

Eddy,
Sweet ride are you still doing the F3s?
ric

Yes. F3 S is in my garage. Buddy will start Thursday so a couple days there then to paint shop.

 

[GunDoctor]

Glad to hear you are getting closer.


Another Day To Be My Kid's Dad [emoji379]

 

[Eddy Hutchens]

I have the F3 S sitting in my garage just waiting. I pet her daily. Thursday it goes to welder for mods. I am so excited to get out on the road.

 

[Eddy Hutchens]

I posted a new thread of the finished product but wanted to add it here too. I put the ISCI Hand Brake on as well as the mounts for my wheelchair. What a set up, easy to use all the way around.

 

[PrairieSpyder]

Good job, great outcome! Now go ryde!!! hyea:

 

[rjs]

F3s mods

Eddy looks good do you have any close up photos of the rack and what position are your floorboards in ? Plus did you run into any difficulty installing the handbrake ? My bike is still at the dealers but if they can get it done on Tuesday Im going RIDING also do your feet stay on the boards without any
assistance ?
Enjoy the Ride
ric

 

[Eddy Hutchens]

Eddy looks good do you have any close up photos of the rack and what position are your floorboards in ? Plus did you run into any difficulty installing the handbrake ? My bike is still at the dealers but if they can get it done on Tuesday Im going RIDING also do your feet stay on the boards without any
assistance ?
Enjoy the Ride
ric

I have only ridden it short distances without problems. My legs do have spasms so I do have to strap them down. I am going to put strap around leg which should hold foot on platform and keep legs secure to bike, no flopping. I am going to run the velcro strap around frame bar and my leg. I was told how to do this by Jim, another rider that is paralyzed. He also put a seat belt on around his waist to keep butt in seat on quick stops/maneuvers. I believe he ran the Velcro belt around passenger handles. He purchased the belts at Home Depot.
The ISCI Hand brake is awesome. Easy to install with footboards or pegs. I had to spend extra time getting it bled and rebled but seems good now. I have yet to test it at high speeds. A second pump and they are as solid as foot brake. One pump is almost as good but that second pump it locks em down. I'll have to get pictures of just the rack tomorrow.