Olivette Turbeville
Olivette Turbeville
Laramie, Wyoming
Female
Single

Stellar Trike!

Posted: 5/29/2008 at 10:24 PM

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This is a Trike that my sons built for me!  

 

We had a BLAST on a 1500 mile trip within a couple weeks after building it – all rural, mountain pass, two lane roads thru 4 western states. (Puling a trailer with our gear and my wheelchair inside) Honestly, it was a damn fine ride.  

 

Years ago I rode professionally (when I was a size 12 and walked of course) - so it was quite a slam to  be 'reduced' to a Honda Silverwing scooter by golly.  But I sure wasn't bitchin'!!!  I Never Ever thought I'd find myself riding a motorcycle again - so this was absolutely heaven!!!

 

We modified the stock seat by inserting a chunk of honeycombed (Stimulite) cushion under the coccyx area, and overlaid that with thick memory foam, and refitted the vinyl.  Looked great.  But I hobbled off of it every night regardless - being entirely thankful for hefty narcotics to keep me going.   Well worth every minute!


The maiden voyage at 3am when it was built.   (My sons can be heard in the background saying, "That's the purdiest wheelchair I've ever seen. - There she goes... we've lost her!")    Here’s the assembly video.


 

 

 

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  • inge66 wrote on Aug 17, 2008 at 6:59 PM
    THAT is ttttttttttoooooooooooo cool, girl! where can i get 1? i tried 2 look at the link "here's the assembly video" but it wouldnt come up. was just a blank screen. i used 2 have a boyfriend that would pick me up on his motorcycle all the time & we'd just go cruzin! i LOVED IT!!! i want my own.
  • bunnymay wrote on Aug 24, 2008 at 3:03 PM
    wow, that is awesome! can't see the vid. though :( forgot to write you, but I saw you in the WSJ a few months ago - damn girl! you're BIG TIME!!!
  • bunnymay wrote on Aug 24, 2008 at 3:04 PM
    wow, that is awesome! can't see the vid. though :( forgot to write you, but I saw you in the WSJ a few months ago - damn girl! you're BIG TIME!!!