Below knee amputation
06-06-2010 | 04:03 AM
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06-06-2010 | 07:46 AM
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How about more price conscious bikes like the NT700V: http://powersports.honda.com/2010/nt700v.aspx .
Or the DN01- http://powersports.honda.com/2009/dn-01.aspx . I am pretty sure that those will come down in price.
Or if two wheels is the only requirement: http://powersports.honda.com/2010/silver-wing.aspx .
Or if honda is not the only bike: http://www.yamaha-motor.com/sport/pr...01/0/home.aspx -----You could buy a used one and have push button fun at your disposal.
Unfortunately for everyone involved, motorcycling is not free. But this is at least a good selection of bikes ranging from $6-20k in new form (or buy them used) that would suit the needs of some one that was missing one of the 4 bodily inputs to a motorcycle that are necessary.
Or the DN01- http://powersports.honda.com/2009/dn-01.aspx . I am pretty sure that those will come down in price.
Or if two wheels is the only requirement: http://powersports.honda.com/2010/silver-wing.aspx .
Or if honda is not the only bike: http://www.yamaha-motor.com/sport/pr...01/0/home.aspx -----You could buy a used one and have push button fun at your disposal.
Unfortunately for everyone involved, motorcycling is not free. But this is at least a good selection of bikes ranging from $6-20k in new form (or buy them used) that would suit the needs of some one that was missing one of the 4 bodily inputs to a motorcycle that are necessary.
06-06-2010 | 09:45 AM
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How about more price conscious bikes like the NT700V: http://powersports.honda.com/2010/nt700v.aspx .
Or the DN01- http://powersports.honda.com/2009/dn-01.aspx . I am pretty sure that those will come down in price.
Or if two wheels is the only requirement: http://powersports.honda.com/2010/silver-wing.aspx .
Or if honda is not the only bike: http://www.yamaha-motor.com/sport/pr...01/0/home.aspx -----You could buy a used one and have push button fun at your disposal.
Unfortunately for everyone involved, motorcycling is not free. But this is at least a good selection of bikes ranging from $6-20k in new form (or buy them used) that would suit the needs of some one that was missing one of the 4 bodily inputs to a motorcycle that are necessary.
Or the DN01- http://powersports.honda.com/2009/dn-01.aspx . I am pretty sure that those will come down in price.
Or if two wheels is the only requirement: http://powersports.honda.com/2010/silver-wing.aspx .
Or if honda is not the only bike: http://www.yamaha-motor.com/sport/pr...01/0/home.aspx -----You could buy a used one and have push button fun at your disposal.
Unfortunately for everyone involved, motorcycling is not free. But this is at least a good selection of bikes ranging from $6-20k in new form (or buy them used) that would suit the needs of some one that was missing one of the 4 bodily inputs to a motorcycle that are necessary.
06-06-2010 | 10:01 AM
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I don't know if I could ride another bike, once you ride a sh there really isn't another bike! I am going to go out for a longer ride today and really get a feel for how my prosthetic sits on the foot peg and what I could do to make it easier and better. I will keep you posted. Thanks!
06-06-2010 | 03:38 PM
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Here is what I had in mind, sorry about the rendering, I'm better with my hands than my mouse.
The tips of the lever need to be far enough apart to get your shoe in between and the bar can be adjusted to the correct angle. That way you slide your shoe between the shift lever tips and raise or lower your foot to shift.
I can make you one out of your existing shift lever,all I need is the distance between the tips, assuming that you'll ride with the same footwear all the time.
Kai Ju
The tips of the lever need to be far enough apart to get your shoe in between and the bar can be adjusted to the correct angle. That way you slide your shoe between the shift lever tips and raise or lower your foot to shift.
I can make you one out of your existing shift lever,all I need is the distance between the tips, assuming that you'll ride with the same footwear all the time.
Kai Ju
06-06-2010 | 05:47 PM
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Well,
I couldn't find one, but you would be looking for an electromechanical momentary linear actuator with a ignition interrupt linkage and a push button up down switch (maybe even stealing the whole switch box off a quad). This is assuming if you do not want to rely on the prosthetic to shift. I am also very unaware of the ability that you will have with a prosthetic.
I couldn't find one, but you would be looking for an electromechanical momentary linear actuator with a ignition interrupt linkage and a push button up down switch (maybe even stealing the whole switch box off a quad). This is assuming if you do not want to rely on the prosthetic to shift. I am also very unaware of the ability that you will have with a prosthetic.
06-06-2010 | 08:44 PM
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Here is what I had in mind, sorry about the rendering, I'm better with my hands than my mouse.
The tips of the lever need to be far enough apart to get your shoe in between and the bar can be adjusted to the correct angle. That way you slide your shoe between the shift lever tips and raise or lower your foot to shift.
I can make you one out of your existing shift lever,all I need is the distance between the tips, assuming that you'll ride with the same footwear all the time.
Kai Ju
The tips of the lever need to be far enough apart to get your shoe in between and the bar can be adjusted to the correct angle. That way you slide your shoe between the shift lever tips and raise or lower your foot to shift.
I can make you one out of your existing shift lever,all I need is the distance between the tips, assuming that you'll ride with the same footwear all the time.
Kai Ju
this is the kind of thing that usually requires tweaking and experimenting to get it right, but i think the idea is sound.
06-08-2010 | 04:42 PM
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I think that would work pretty well. The biggest problem that I have been having accidentally downshifting because I don't realize that my foot is on the shifter. The prosthetic that I have now is held on with vacuum, so I have to have a liner that goes all the way up my thigh which makes bending my leg more that 90 very difficult. They are going to be making a new leg this week that will be held on with a lock and pin, then I should be able to bend my leg farther back. I think I will have that Friday and then I will ride with it and see how that feels. I will report back and let you all know. Once again, I really appreciate the help. And if any of you are in the Fort Collins, Denver area, let me know and we can ride together. Thanks again!
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