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Old 01-09-2014, 10:43 AM   #1
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Thumbs Up Best scooter for a disabled person.

Long story short a buddy of mine in TN used to be a cafe racer. He had a non biking related medical issue that pretty much ruined his legs. He can walk with a cane and such and get about but would not be able to mount a anymore.

He rode 2-up with me recently and after the ride you could see in his eyes how much he missed riding. So what scoot would have little to no hump in the middle for him?

I know Vespa's generally have flat floorboards but I'm curious to know about other brands?

Anything to get him riding again.
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Old 01-09-2014, 11:21 AM   #2
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My neighbor can walk with a cane but not hold up his Scoot any longer..so he sold it and bought an Ice Bear 50cc 3 wheel Scooter. I hopped it up for him with an 80cc big bore kit and he rides every day he can..
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Old 01-09-2014, 01:34 PM   #3
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Yeah, Ice Bear has the ruckus style 50cc and 150cc 3 wheelers, if he likes that style. Kymco People is one of the flat floored scooters...



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Old 01-09-2014, 04:49 PM   #4
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+3 with going with a trike scoot.
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Old 01-09-2014, 11:00 PM   #5
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I lost my L leg in a MC accident 1 1/2 years ago.
I now ride a Icebear 300cc Zodiac.
Soon will get my GL1200 triked


Icebear is the only mfgr that makes a scooter trike
Everything else ya gotta add a trike kit
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Old 01-09-2014, 11:15 PM   #6
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Quote:
Icebear is the only mfgr that makes a scooter trike
Dave I think you are wrong with that statement.

http://www.megamotormadness.com/trikes-3-wheel
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Old 01-10-2014, 09:05 AM   #7
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As long as we're sure MMA isn't rebranding, then OK
Guess I shoulda said the Chinese are the only ones who make a scooter trike
My apologies for misspeaking

http://www.icebearatv.com/150CC-Trike13
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Dave, I was just messing with ya . I know what you meant.
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Old 01-10-2014, 09:13 PM   #9
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Hi
Imho one of these would be a great choice to consider as a vehicle for your friend
http://www.theautomoto.com/
Please pass on my best wishes, I shall keep him in my heart my thoughts and in my prayers
Take care and ride safely dear friend
Yours Hank
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Old 01-11-2014, 06:39 AM   #10
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I've not seen these before! Thanks, Hank! I kinda like that sport model, w/o the roof. The design is a little funky, but I guess I'm a little funky myself...
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Old 05-07-2015, 12:03 PM   #11
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Disabled!

I can just barely lift one leg! I found a 2006 Sportster 1200 w/ Trike kit that I really liked! Naturally it has a "hump". I had a shop that does "custom " work make me some footpegs so that I could mount it! It worked fine for me. Just an idea! You have to really like the bike before investing any money. Irish
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