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Wyckedflesh
| | Posted on Friday, June 18, 2004 - 07:35 pm: | 
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There is a company that makes a Trike now that has a independant rear suspension setup that allows the bike to lean and handle as if it where on two wheels. There is also a company that offers an electric shifter made originally for amputees that still wanted to ride.http://www.kliktronic.co.uk/ Can you legally out an ATV on the road in NC? If so, then get a rolling chassis and have the wiring harness and engine from the XB swapped over. |
Bykergeek
| | Posted on Friday, June 18, 2004 - 07:53 pm: |
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Great News Ted! How about a Quad? Here is a ducati monster Quad conversion.
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Tedk
| | Posted on Friday, June 18, 2004 - 09:09 pm: |
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I just saw my bike...wow! Not bad at all as long as the forks are ok. Needs two foot-pegs, 2 turn signals(actually 1 was taken for a fellow Buellers XB sheeesh!), 2 mirrors, steering bearings, front isolater, front rim, oh and that expensive thing called a frame. But for bragging rights I'd leave the dent in it. Bubba you need some work buddy? I'll let you stay here at the Mt. house, feed you(well Melissa will) and let you park the Thruxton in the Buell Barn. |
Buckinfubba
| | Posted on Friday, June 18, 2004 - 09:17 pm: |
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If I don't find work soon I may take you up on that. I was ridin the thruxton thru some twisties today and she does ok for what she is...ol NC mountains could decide totally.
got a little strect about 10 mins fromm the house.
5 miles and 60 corners...ain't nowhere near as cool as the mountians but it will do.
I'll call ya here in a min |
Bigdaddy
| | Posted on Friday, June 18, 2004 - 11:44 pm: |
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Ted, Where's your place? Give me some kind of plan and me and the son will drop by there before I take off and say hey and welcome you back to God's country. Good to have you home.
Greg |
Blake
| | Posted on Saturday, June 19, 2004 - 01:55 am: |
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Way cool Ted. Thanks for checking in and letting us know you are home. Must feel great to be there. Best time of year up there too eh? |
Easyflier
| | Posted on Saturday, June 19, 2004 - 03:52 am: |
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http://www.go-t-rex.com/images/wallpaper/TREX1_800.jpg
The T-Rex is along the lines I'm thinking, but more naked bike. I wonder what it would take to graft a front end like that on an XB? |
Bykergeek
| | Posted on Saturday, June 19, 2004 - 07:47 am: |
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I'm pretty sure rapper Ludacris owns a T-Rex. Way Cool!
edited by bykergeek on June 19, 2004 |
Easyflier
| | Posted on Saturday, June 19, 2004 - 11:31 am: |
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I don't know why I was thinking snowmobile, the front end off an ATV would probably be the easiest to adapt. Might need some modification to retain ride height.
Would make an interesting project. |
Tedk
| | Posted on Saturday, June 19, 2004 - 12:16 pm: |
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Greg,
E-mail me and I'll get you directions.
Easyflier,
I'm game! I saw a T-rex at Daytona and have lusted after one since!
Blake,
It's great to be home! |
Bigdaddy
| | Posted on Saturday, June 19, 2004 - 10:18 pm: |
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Hey Ted, We're running up 181 to the BRP and then heading towards G-burg tomorrow after church. How close are you? Email on the way.
Greg |
Tedk
| | Posted on Saturday, June 19, 2004 - 11:20 pm: |
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I'm in Old Fort 25 miles east of Asheville. Not far from the BRP. If you took rte 80 or 226 south off the BRP, then 70 west for 10-15 miles your in Old Fort. 80 is awesome but has a steep grade and switchbacks. 226 is pretty cool also. |
Tedk
| | Posted on Saturday, June 19, 2004 - 11:34 pm: |
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No e-mail yet Greg? Get my number from Bubba or try me again. I'll check in AM. I'll actually be going up 226 tomorrow to BRP! In the car, no trike yet. I do have a new wheelchair on the way. |
Spooky
| | Posted on Saturday, June 19, 2004 - 11:34 pm: |
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Ted,
I'll be up sometime in the afternoon.
Eric |
Tedk
| | Posted on Saturday, June 19, 2004 - 11:36 pm: |
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Cool!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
Buellerthanyou
| | Posted on Sunday, June 20, 2004 - 04:14 am: |
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Dear Ted,
Glad to hear that you're out and about. Inspiring! On the "new ride" front, there is a guy here in Austin that rides a BMW sidecar setup that is constructed to hold a wheelchair. The controls are on the sidecar so he can just roll in and take off. Wish I had a picture, and I don't know him personally, but if you'd like more info, contact Lone Star BMW/Triumph and ask about him and his bike. He's always up there and at all the local events. Hope this helps...
http://www.lonestarcycle.com/
800-729-3807
HellBuelly J
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/hellbuellies/
"A zest for living must include a willingness to die."
--Robert A.HeinBuelly |
Boulderbiker
| | Posted on Sunday, June 20, 2004 - 09:39 am: |
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I've seen a setup for a Goldwing like what M1 was talking about with deployable wheels. So when you slowed down or came to a stop, I dunno if you push a button or what, but down come two wheels. Also those things can carry so much you could probably have a collapsable wheelchair on it behind you that you could just grab and unfold when you come to a stop. Just a thought, and with an electronic shift you should be all set. |
Bigdaddy
| | Posted on Sunday, June 20, 2004 - 10:49 pm: |
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Ted, We didn't make it up to the BRP today. We got as far as Morganton and my brand spanking new VROD decided to start blowing fuses. Finally got it back up and just now got home. I hope to get up there soon and see you, meet you, wish you well.
Huge long story behind the blowing fuses.
Greg |
Spooky
| | Posted on Monday, June 21, 2004 - 05:50 pm: |
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I went to visit Ted yesterday. We went out and hit the twisties with Ted's All Wheel Drive Buell(aka Subaru). I got to see parts of western North Carolina that I've never seen before. God only knows I've lived in the state all my life.
Highway 226A
Ted and his Subaru
All Wheel Drive Buell
Eric |
Buckinfubba
| | Posted on Monday, June 21, 2004 - 06:25 pm: |
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aaaaahhhhhh 226a....now thats a road by god....
glad ya made it over eric...sounds like fun
who's the dweeb in the roller chair |
