User on motorcycle, support wheels down. Photo: from www.kritto.se
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Motorcycle - adapted for wheelchair users
Description
The motorcycle is adapted as follows:
- gear lever and rear brake with hand controls (right thumb)
- support wheel that folds up with hand controls (left thumb)
- adapted foot holder
- a hip belt attached with Velcro on the motorcycle cushion.
The wheelchair is attached to the motorcycle while riding, see associated tips.
See also www.kritto.se (in Swedish) (last checked May 2011).
Authors comments
The belt is attached with Velcro so that it opens if the user should fall.
Manufacturer
User and Mikael Hjälmarsson
Idea
User and Per Västerlund
Paid for by
The user
Categories for this tip
mobility » cycle/motorbike, Tips and tricks from people with High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th 2-10, ASIA A, B).
Related tips: 4
 | Transfer from wheelchair to motorcycle Independent transfer for paraplegics Tip is dated from 2007. |
|---|---|
 | Bringing the wheelchair along when riding motorcycle The user attaches his wheelchair to the motorcycle Tip is dated from 2007. |
 | Back support Back support for riding a motorcycle Tip is dated from 2007. |
 | Starting a motorcycle Using hinged support wheels wheelchair users can drive a motorcycle Tip is dated from 2007. |
