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.
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.
The systems are a little pricey at around $3,000 to $3,500 depending on the model and $400 to $600 for installation. That's still a lot better than the other option of a trike or side car, that many have been forced to use. A normal trike conversion for a H-D is anywhere from $5,000 to $10,000, and you don't have the option to lean…