kliktronic on Yamaha FJ1200 for disabled motorcycle rider

kliktronic unit fitted to 1991 Yamaha FJ1200 so a left leg amputee can change gear.
http://www.nabd.org.uk/
http://www.kliktronic.co.uk/

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• kliktronic
• Yamaha
• FJ1200
• motorcycle
• disabled
• NABD
• handicapped
• amputee

[crotchrocket3000]

Can you still change the gear with your foot or is there too much resistance in the piston?

[docthebiker]

yeah the foot shifter still moves freely as the piston works on electro magnetic priciples.

[crotchrocket3000]

Oh great, thanks. for some reason i thought it was pneumatic. I have parcial paralysis in my left leg and am looking to go back to biking. I can change down gear but not up and relish the thought of being able to do quick down changes etc. Just need to find a way not to fall off it when coming to a stop now!!

[docthebiker]

Upshifts are much quicker especialy when done without the clutch so you'd probably not use your foot to shift at all.

As for falling off I have no left leg at all. I hold the bike up with my right foot while the front brake stops it moving.

[lockyer]

There's a guy in my town (Perth, Western Australia) who has a fully developed bike for disabled folks. It was a University of WA initiative and the guy's name is Darren Lomman. From memory the bike's called a "dreamfit".

I'd love to see Wayne Rainey leaning into fast turns again!

[potissimus]

Sweet!