Handicapped Spyder Ryders.....Roll call!

[jimmykjimmy]

All The More Reason to Own A Spyder

I have peripheral neuropathy which causes numbness in both my feet. Unfortunately, with a conventional motorcycle is very difficult for me to shift. Consequently, I purchased a Honda Silver wing about four years ago. However, my wife is never felt comfortable with me putting both feet on the ground when I have stopped.

My wife was excited to see the new spyder. For a matter of fact, she was so excited that she went down to the dealer to look at the bike herself. She was impressed with the safety features, and also the fact that I did not have to put my feet on the ground after stopping. For a matter of fact, she is insisting that I trade in the Honda Silver wing and buy the spyder is soonest possible.

I greatly appreciated reading the comments from some of the handicapped spider riders. It only confirms that the purchase of a spyder is in the very near future. I will be testing one within the next couple of weeks.

 

[CRUCIFIED]

I am not a handicapped rider but my wife is a handicapped passenger. She was diagnosed with M.S. back in 2002 and is virtually unable to walk. We have managed to lift her up onto the seat and get her in a fixed position but her energy level only permits her to ride with me for about 10 min or so. The real challenge has been keeping her feet on the pegs w/o them slipping off.

I must say, based on her reaction to the ride, that a spyder must be a really awesome experience for those of you who have been able to adapt the spyder to your particular needs. This is especially true if ones activities are/were limited on a regular basis.

Three wheels are awesome! If this vehicle required the balance of a 2 wheeler,she wouldnt be able to ride with me at all.

I am sooooooooo thankful for the opportunity to own one.:2thumbs:

 

[RoadHammer]

you can easily mount a piece of checkered plate on the passenger pegs using the factory holes that keep the rubber piece on.... and use a strap to keep her foot on the board. It's great that she can ride with you, even if it's only for a short time.

Cheers:congrats:

 

[BumbleBee]

I am not a Handicapped rider. I am so impressed how you worked around your mods to be able to ride again. That is a challenge!! :2thumbs::2thumbs::2thumbs::congrats::congrats::congrats:

 

[CRUCIFIED]

Thank you for the input. Ken (krb1945) is helping me out with this as we speak.

:clap::bowdown:Jesus

 

[palehorsevt]

Another "disabled rider"

Some may remember my list of questions a few months back. After a few mods and 1200 miles i feel comfortable enough to make a comment on the bike, AWESOME!!!!! It took abit to get use to the new riding style(trike) but after the first 700 miles i became very comfortable and really enjoy being in the wind again. I have been riding since 5, except for the years of hospital time due to Iraq, and now ride her like I stole her. The feeling of being in the wind again is impossible to explain....

I'd like to thank you for the name "Enabled SpyderLovers". I don't see myself as Handicapped, disabled etc. I may have been slowed down but I can still live a full life. Thank you again for honoring our dedication to return to riding with a title that reflects the attitudes of the men/women that ride them.

Be safe.....

 

[Lamonster]

Some may remember my list of questions a few months back. After a few mods and 1200 miles i feel comfortable enough to make a comment on the bike, AWESOME!!!!! It took abit to get use to the new riding style(trike) but after the first 700 miles i became very comfortable and really enjoy being in the wind again. I have been riding since 5, except for the years of hospital time due to Iraq, and now ride her like I stole her. The feeling of being in the wind again is impossible to explain....

I'd like to thank you for the name "Enabled SpyderLovers". I don't see myself as Handicapped, disabled etc. I may have been slowed down but I can still live a full life. Thank you again for honoring our dedication to return to riding with a title that reflects the attitudes of the men/women that ride them.

Be safe.....

:congrats:
When I was trying to come up with a name for this board I didn't feel any other name fit you guys better. Is good to have you here and thank you for your service in Iraq. You guys and gals hold a special place in my heart.:thumbup:

 

[krb1945]

Veterans you hold...

a very special place in my ole heart too! As does my grandson who is serving in the Marine Corps. Your sacrifices are not going un-noticed by me and millions of other patriotic Americans.

I salute each and everyone of you and to all of you a big "Semper FI" .

 

[cooldoi]

cooldoi

hi everyone,
Another new spyder owner!! Handicapped of course. Got "slaughtered" on a suzuki 1100!! Shoud have my spyder up and running next week,.
Will keep in touch.
Martin in NYC!!

 

[krb1945]

Congratulations...

on joining the spyder riders group. If you are ever in north central FL and need any help call me 770 780 9084 and welcome aboard!

I got mangled a few years back on a V65 Sabre... thing turned me every which way but lose. Managed to get everything repaired... lucky in that respect... I can still ride a two wheeler too!

Glad to see you didn't let it get you down.

 

[Jeffsm69]

Another Left A/K Amp, happened in 2005 when a tractor trailer cut across the double yellow and caught me on the knee cap. I am thrilled with my new SE5, I rode a Suzuki quad for awhile, but nothing beats the open road. :2thumbs:

 

[Star Cruiser]

Another Left A/K Amp, happened in 2005 when a tractor trailer cut across the double yellow and caught me on the knee cap. I am thrilled with my new SE5, I rode a Suzuki quad for awhile, but nothing beats the open road. :2thumbs:

Welcome to the Cluster.
I am allergic to Monte Carlos. AKA left leg went with him and his bumper. Lucky to be alive (he wasn't so lucky)
The SE5 was a perfect fit and the only mod was a 2" extension on the parking brake. Hope to see you around at one of the events. I am in the Toronto area in Ontario, Canada

 

[canchess]

just bought SE5 o9 RED

Hi, my name is Kim. I pick it up next week. I'm a t 4/5 para. I dont have an y mods yet. Want to get it hometo my garage. All i can say is i went to look at it and popped right on. So i went for it. I live one cape cod ma. Anyone want to pass valualble info so i can get set up quic as i can and ride, that would be awesome! I've been riding an Atv suzuki king quad (94) since 94! On the road i might add! Thank you all, Kim
im so stoked its crazy---theres been not much to live for--so boring and nothing much to look forward to. I can ride with a whole bunch of Able bodies:2excited::chat::doorag::2thumbs::clap:ray:

 

[Lamonster]

Hi, my name is Kim. I pick it up next week. I'm a t 4/5 para. I dont have an y mods yet. Want to get it hometo my garage. All i can say is i went to look at it and popped right on. So i went for it. I live one cape cod ma. Anyone want to pass valualble info so i can get set up quic as i can and ride, that would be awesome! I've been riding an Atv suzuki king quad (94) since 94! On the road i might add! Thank you all, Kim
im so stoked its crazy---theres been not much to live for--so boring and nothing much to look forward to. I can ride with a whole bunch of Able bodies:2excited::chat::doorag::2thumbs::clap:ray:

welcome

 

[retread]

:congrats:welcome have fun, ryde safe.

john

 

[RoHo]

Hi, my name is Kim. I pick it up next week. I'm a t 4/5 para. I dont have an y mods yet. Want to get it hometo my garage. All i can say is i went to look at it and popped right on. So i went for it. I live one cape cod ma. Anyone want to pass valualble info so i can get set up quic as i can and ride, that would be awesome! I've been riding an Atv suzuki king quad (94) since 94! On the road i might add! Thank you all, Kim
im so stoked its crazy---theres been not much to live for--so boring and nothing much to look forward to. I can ride with a whole bunch of Able bodies:2excited::chat::doorag::2thumbs::clap:ray:

Kim,
My first suggestions would be to look at NMN's 4" risers: ISCI's hydraulic hand brake and floorboards. I'm using the Corbin seat with a 2" Roho wheelchair cushion. Working like a charm. Good luck!
Monte

 

[racketdave]

wheelchair rack

have designed and patent wheelchair rack ,check out my pics david ,i"ll get you out there.

 

[bjt]

Hey Dave- nice meeting you in TN:thumbup:

+1

 

[racketdave]

moving forward fast.

nice meeting all in gatlinburg, spread the word of my wheelchair rack ,brake,footrests,shifter ,selling kits, always designing to perfect ,want to get challenged riders out there, call me email me ,been riding 19 years ,in wheelchair 24y ,been around development on all handicap products,can make anything titanium ,all metals ,but now keeping cost down to get you out riding thanks david web site soon ,#7276428536 lets talk .? i"m t4 para so yes you can do it .

 

[HotWheels]

welcome
I have been off the site for awhile but I am glad to see that there have been some improvements. Glad to see more riders who are not willing to quite just cause of a misfortune. Well keep riding hope to see you on the road soon!!!