People With Disabilities Can Now Ride Any Motorcycle, with The LegUp System
The LegUp System makes life for disabled/injured riders much easier.
We've known a few riders who have been forced to ride three wheels in lieu of two. Joe Smith (pictured above) lost his leg in a motorcycle accident long ago and has since been unable to ride two wheels, forced to ride three-wheelers and side-car-outfits (read his story at the link below).
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There will come a day when we're too old to ride, when a bike becomes too heavy and the road becomes too treacherous for us to maneuver. The fact is, there are many abilities a rider can take for granted in times of good health. Injuries to the leg joints can sideline a rider for good and that wouldn't be a very pleasant reality for many of us. The LegUp System may be an answer for those who can't ride two wheels.
LegUp System by Chopper Design is a patented design that aims to keep riders on the road regardless of their physical abilities. The LegUp adds two, computer controlled, retractable wheels to each side of the motorcycle. Think of it like automated training wheels.
The legs actuate and retract via an on-board compressor system housed in the saddle-bags. The system will lower the legs at speeds below 5 mph and will raise them once 6 mph is reached. The wheels primarily assist with balancing the bike and taking the majority of the weight off of the rider's legs when stopped.
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Also, when the legs are deployed, the bike will handle like a trike. The LegUp system is offered in three flavors. The LegUp GEN II does allow for leaning, but only at speed. However, the older Gen I model does allow for leaning while sacrificing some stability and support. Visit LandinGear.com for pricing and availability details.
By: Titus Coleman
NOTE : Hello, I Mahen Pitale, Below Elbow Prosthetic Users, I came across some websites while surfing the internet, which would be very helpful for people who want to ride a motor bike (hand and leg amputees). And here is great information about bike modification and their parts. And you will be inspired by watching videos of some amputee riders. This will give you more convenience to drive a motorbike.For this, I thank the company that created the website. This information should reach maximum amputees, it is for this, not to do any business. I request the wheelchair ,amputees people to please drive without proper license, and modification ,only after doing good practice.
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