Another Wheelchair Motorcycle

diffluere · 07-01-2010, 12:20 AM

So I check this stupid site called acidcow.com frequently. It's basically just a lot of random pictures every day. I found this today:

http://acidcow.com/cars/11103-wheelchai ... -pics.html

I know we've seen something like this before but these are pretty cool.

blaine · 07-01-2010, 12:35 AM

That is pretty cool.I bet it's pretty expensive too.

dhgeyer · 07-01-2010, 08:38 AM

Based on a BMW R1200GS by the looks of it. They don't give those away, much less the modifications. When he's going 0 to 60 in 7.6 seconds, I hope he remembers to close the back door.

[edit] Looking closer, those aren't all the same vehicle, and it looks like different ones are based on the R1200R or the R1150R with a few slightly different modifications and some GS parts added in a couple of cases. The fact that it still tops out at over 100 mph with all that added weight is a testament to the power of that engine!

Anyway, it's a great idea.

Water Warrior 2 · 07-01-2010, 08:44 AM

Would be a lot cheaper to get a convertible Smart car with hand controls.

dhgeyer · 07-01-2010, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Water Warrior

Would be a lot cheaper to get a convertible Smart car with hand controls.

Cheaper, yes indeed. As fun? Probably not. And, if you've ever helped someone in a wheel chair get in and out of a conventional car, you'll appreciate the ramp arrangement on the converted Beemer.

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blaine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: P.E.I. Canada Posts: 3,784	Re: Another Wheelchair Motorcycle That is pretty cool.I bet it's pretty expensive too. __________________ If at first you do succeed, try not to look surprised.
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07-01-2010, 08:38 AM	#3
dhgeyer Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Merrimack NH USA Posts: 722	Re: Another Wheelchair Motorcycle Based on a BMW R1200GS by the looks of it. They don't give those away, much less the modifications. When he's going 0 to 60 in 7.6 seconds, I hope he remembers to close the back door. [edit] Looking closer, those aren't all the same vehicle, and it looks like different ones are based on the R1200R or the R1150R with a few slightly different modifications and some GS parts added in a couple of cases. The fact that it still tops out at over 100 mph with all that added weight is a testament to the power of that engine! Anyway, it's a great idea. __________________ 54 HD Hummer,64 Honda150,66 Ducati250,01 Vulcan500,02 Vulcan1500,83 Nighthawk650,91 K75,95 VLX,04 VLX,01 GS500E,01 Ninja250, 02 Rebel,04 Ninja500,06 Concours,96 R850R Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-01-2010, 08:44 AM	#4
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Re: Another Wheelchair Motorcycle Would be a lot cheaper to get a convertible Smart car with hand controls.
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