torideagain Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 Seeking fabricator for modification to enable disabled rider to return! Located in SC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superhawk996 Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 Welcome. I've seen a few set-ups like this and it's pretty cool. I hope you find a guy and get back to enjoying your Bird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redxxrdr Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 (edited) Welcome I don't have the skills required. Do you have plans for what you want? Or are you looking for a ground up design? This information would certainly help. And maybe a description of your limitations. We have had a few members who required some type of help due to health / injury. Edit, Have youSeen this one ? Edited July 10, 2017 by redxxrdr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redbird Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 Send a PM to Byrdman. Not that he's the fabricator you want, but he's the guy here with "landing leg" experience. He set up a 900RR for another board member and I was lucky enough to be there for some of the testing. It worked but I don't believe it ever reached the point it was reliable/user friendly enough for use on the street by an actual disabled person. Not to discourage you, but the bottom line is designing, building, installing and testing a streetable system from scratch is going to be a pretty advanced engineering and fabrication project. You're going to need either deep pockets, a very handy dude who likes you a lot, or possibly both. Regardless, I wish you the best of the luck with your project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhawkxx Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 Our old Stan comes to mind when thinking about someone who seemed to be able to do anything they put their mind to. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redxxrdr Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 31 minutes ago, blackhawkxx said: Our old Stan comes to mind when thinking about someone who seemed to be able to do anything they put their mind to. Also, Todd went a different route and installed a sidecar. They are out there, and might be another option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redbird Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 1 hour ago, redxxrdr said: Also, Todd went a different route and installed a sidecar. Byrdman's efforts were for Todd and the mods were done to his 900RR. There's video of him riding it in a parking lot around here somewhere. It did work and he was able to start and stop unaided in that controlled environment, but it was too sketchy to be trusted on public roads. But then again, Todd's disability might be more extreme that the original poster's here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superhawk996 Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 There's a guy that used to show up to the local dragstrip that had these on his bike and they worked great. I think they were actuated with an air cylinder but not sure. From memory it was basically a U shaped tube with wheels on the ends mounted behind the shock and when retracted they just pivoted rearward 90 degrees or so. He had no legs so someone would put him on the bike and off he went. Bastard always beat me, the weight advantage gave him a leg up on the competition. It seems it wouldn't be terribly hard to fab up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXitanium Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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The Krypt Keeper Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 31 minutes ago, XXitanium said: Thinking about it many people would quickly go to a trike or can am spyder. Then you watch this vid of the same guy riding and realize the need to ride and still lean over. Pretty slick designs he has incorporated into a modern bike to assist him. His plate is also a nice touch... reads I'm Back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TuffguyF4i Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 Wow...i'm inspired. True determination and a big set of balls! I'm very far away but if you need some help fabricating small parts let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racer212 Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 http://www.landingear.com/ We've installed sets of these on several HD's and big cruisers. I would give these guys a call and see if they can help/advise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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