New to trikes and 3 wheelers

[Bkbear1]

I am a lifelong rider but due to a recent amputation I am looking at moving to a trike or freewheeler.

I am also looking for information on an electronic or airshifter as I've lost my left foot.

Any info would be helpful

 

[RedOregon]

Pingel makes electric shifters for a start. I'm sure there are others out there...

 

[David357]

Hi David,

:welcome: to Trike Talk from South Florida.:wave:

 

[rhino 2]

Welcome David........:wave4:Glad your still going to ride, And not let your recent misfortune turn you into a couch potato...:clapping:....

 

[Pegasus1300]

Gotta keep those "knees in the breeze". Try a Spyder. The ones with the SE transmission shift with your thumb and the braking is all on the right foot. I don't have your problem,but I love my Spyder just the same. Great ride.

 

[mwebster]

Welcome from WV:wave4:

 

[Jack Klarich]

Welcome David

You have the right attitude

You will find lots of help here

 

[Gorilla]

welcome aboard David. I see they have ideas out there for you.

 

[TGCarol]

Hi David :wave4:. Welcome and good luck with your search. You came to the right place .

 

[Lucky]

Welcome glad you joined us. Good luck on your search. Ride safe

 

[Marc H]

:wave4:Welcome from Tn.

 

[Dave59]

Hey David, Welcome from Wisconsin.

 

[Zammy]

Hello David and welcome to TT from Florida.

 

[Cainam]

Greetings David and welcome to Trike Talk from Southeastern Tennessee!!!

 

[Fearless]

Welcome to the forum stop by often I'm sure you will find the help needed to keep you in the wind. :good:ride safe Fred

 

[R Livingston]

Howdy David and welcome to the forum.

 

[desertclassic]

Welcome from New Mexico. Jim

 

[FleshWound]

Welcome from Louisiana....

David, I'm a right A/K amputee. There is a group on Facebook called "Amputee Motorcycle Riders". Great people and a tremendous amount of information for any kind of amputee. I'm sure there will be be plenty of response to any question you may have. NEVER GIVE UP !

 

[Bkbear1]

Thanks Everyone

Thanks everyone for the welcoming messages. Had to go to the local H-D dealer recently and was able to get up close with several trikes and one free wheeler.

Found I could get on a freewheeler with a little effort but not so with the full dressers due to the tour pack being in the way.

Does anyone know if or how much the additional cost of getting a fairing with the electronics goodies are on a freewheeler. Since my wife can no longer ride due to a very bad back we will trailer to destinations and ride around there so I don't need a tour pack but want the radios and such.

Thanks for any input.

 

[Fearless]

Welcome to the world of three, good people here I'm sure you will find the right answer .:wave4: travel safe fred

 

[trike lady]

:welcome: David, glad to have U with us.

Somewhere tucked away in bookmarks on my laptop is a supplier for all types of equipment to modify a trike.

 

[Mcahron]

The new Goldwings have an automatic tranny.

 

[MDO]

Welcome from Missouri!

I ride through your area all the time on my way to the River road and Grafton.

Doc's HD in South St. Louis county has done work for amputees.

The service manager, Tim is a Navy Vet.

Also, check Teds, they are a Can-Am dealer & have models with automatics/panel shifters.

 

[radismukes]

Welcome from South Texas :wave4: Keep on Truckin!

:GL1800: