Best scooter for a disabled person.

Houndguy · 01-09-2014, 10:43 AM

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.

carasdad · 01-09-2014, 11:21 AM

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..

Gimpdog · 01-09-2014, 01:34 PM

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...

Guest_3 · 01-09-2014, 04:49 PM

+3 with going with a trike scoot.

DaveC · 01-09-2014, 11:00 PM

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

Guest_3 · 01-09-2014, 11:15 PM

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

DaveC · 01-10-2014, 09:05 AM

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

Guest_3 · 01-10-2014, 08:24 PM

Dave, I was just messing with ya

. I know what you meant.

**inuyasha** · 01-10-2014, 09:13 PM

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

Gimpdog · 01-11-2014, 06:39 AM

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...

Irish · 05-07-2015, 12:03 PM

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

01-10-2014, 09:05 AM	#7
DaveC Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 50	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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01-10-2014, 09:13 PM	#9
inuyasha Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: West Haven CT Posts: 1,165	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 __________________ "4wheels move the body 2 wheels move the soul" Duty, Honor, Country. Those three hallowed words reverently dictate what you ought to be, what you can be, what you will be. Douglas MacArthur
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05-07-2015, 12:03 PM	#11
Irish Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 738	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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01-09-2014, 11:21 AM	#2
carasdad Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: South Haven Michigan Posts: 225	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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01-09-2014, 04:49 PM	#4
Guest_3 Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 538	+3 with going with a trike scoot.
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01-10-2014, 08:24 PM	#8
Guest_3 Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 538	Dave, I was just messing with ya . I know what you meant.
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01-11-2014, 06:39 AM	#10
Gimpdog Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: N Carolina Posts: 453	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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