Disabled Motorcycle & Trike Riders
A Unique Range Of Motorcycle Rider’s Aids & Adaptations
‘Disabled Motorcycle ‘Riders is a website created for motorcycle & trike riders with a range of disabilities. You can virtually have a “clutch-less” motorcycle. We manufacture adaptations & aids, many unique to us & unavailable elsewhere. We want to share our passion for riding and to help disabled motorcyclists continue the enthusiasm, perhaps for the first time, or to help get you back on to your Motorcycle/Trike to retain your independence.
We design and manufacture all of the products available on this site in the UK they are not cheap, re-labelled imports manufactured in the far east. we have many useful & unique adaptions designed for injured, disabled & amputee, motorcyclists & trike riders.
Whether you are a disabled rider, potential rider, disabled because of an accident, birth defect, illness, or another cause, the key to safe enjoyable motorcycle riding with a disability, is researching and locating quality products that have been manufactured suitable for the purpose. Unfortunately, there is no such thing as a one-size-suits-all solution for bikers with a disability, so if you would like to call or email us to discuss all possible product options that may, or may not be of assistance to you ( without the pressure of someone trying to talk you into something you do not need ) then please call (01206 322557) or (UK +44)-1206 322557
Leg Amputee
We have an extremely effective reliable button-operated electric gear-shift system, (‘Flatshifter Max’) just press the green button to change up through the gears press the red button to shift down, alternatively, the ‘Dual-Lever’ twin lever system, can be set up to operate with 1 hand the clutch & front brakes or the front and rear brakes.
Arm Amputee
Again our ‘Dual-Lever’ system can be mounted on the left or right-hand side of the handlebars, set up to operate the clutch and a brake or front & rear brakes. We also offer a unique system that enables you to change up and down the gears once on the move without using the clutch (see Club, & Expert systems). Very useful motorcycle adaptation developed over the last 12 years.
Stiff/Heavy clutch operation, or virtually unable to use the clutch?
A stiff or heavy clutch, is a problem that some motorcycle riders, especially disabled/elderly/ arthritic riders. A ‘quick-shifter’ can help enormously, by alleviating the majority of clutch use required. Once you are moving, there’s no need to use the clutch for up or down-shifts. The ‘Flatshifter Expert system’ allows smooth, consistent shifting, without touching the clutch lever, or even easing off the throttle. Much of the resistance is removed from the foot lever too, allowing for shifts with a gentle nudge, rather than a forceful kick. Please call us for more info.
We also offer a hydraulic clutch with variable length/angled levers to make clutch operation much lighter to operate, this clutch lever matches the Dual-Lever in design.
Would Clutch-less gear changes be Helpful to you?
The Basic mechanics of a quickshifter system are really very simple: a small device installed in the gear linkage senses pressure on the shift pedal (or gear lever), the sensor sends a signal to the ECU to cut the power to the ignition coils, allowing the bike to be essentially “Turned off” for an instant while the next gear slides into place.
‘Quick-shifters’, as they are more commonly known, are very useful for motorcycle and trike riders who have problems operating a clutch lever, as well as for motorsport use. Although the Expert system does not totally eliminate 100% of clutch use, it does greatly reduce it. You would still need to operate the clutch as normal when selecting 1st gear and pulling away from stationary, and probably slow speed manoeuvring, other than that enjoy the freedom of the road again with virtually no clutch use.
The Flatshifter Expert system will enable you to change up & down through the gears once you are moving without using the clutch.
We are very happy to offer any help or advice we can, please contact us even if you have no intention of purchasing any products from us, that is not an issue, Flatshifter started out successfully producing top-quality race-winning quick-shifters / performance and ride-ability riders aids for motorcycle engined cars & motorsport teams, kit car manufacturers, motorcycle riders & racers for many years, and we were frequently being asked if our products would or could be adapted for Disabled Motorcycle Riders, Trike, & Kit Car owners at affordable prices, so we have developed & modified our products were necessary to suit.
Having a disability need not mean the end of your motorcycle riding
Motorsport demands top-quality reliable cost-effective products, These requirements are even more essential for Disabled riders & drivers or who are physically impaired in some way.
Arm Amputee
This kit is designed to accommodate riders with a disability preventing changing gear with the foot, the Flatshifter Max kit has push-button gear change, and is the ideal solution for everyone.
It’s suitable for virtually any kind of riding, whether you are looking for a fast change for racing or track days, or comfort and convenience when cruising country lanes.
Its simple to use, you just press the red button placed on the handlebars for up and the green button for down, clutch use is still required.
It is that simple. If you also fit the Expert system, when you press the button to change gear, it will also operate the clutch-less system via button-operated gear-shifts, without using the clutch.
Rider’s Aids & Motorcycle Adaptation Products
Flatshifter Expert Quickshifter
Enables Clutch-less up/down gear-shifts with soft power restore, works on its own, or with the ‘Flatshifter Max’ electronic gear selector system.
A stiff or heavy clutch is a problem that Some bikes have this gives problems to many riders disabled or elderly motorcycle riders, but a quick shifter can help enormously by alleviating the majority of clutch use required. Once you are moving there’s no need to use the clutch for up-shifts or downshifts; the Flatshifter system allows smooth, consistent shifting without touching the clutch lever or even easing off the throttle. Much of the resistance is also removed from the foot lever, allowing for shifts with a gentle nudge, rather than a forceful kick.
The Basic mechanics of a quick shifter system are really very simple: a small device installed in the gear linkage senses pressure on the shift pedal (or gear lever), the sensor sends a signal to the ECU to cut the power to the ignition coils, allowing the bike to be essentially “Turned off” for an instant while the next gear slides into place. The objective in racing or performance driving applications is that it allows the rider or driver to hold the throttle wide open without ever easing off to shift, saving a lot of time and effort thus enabling the maximum, uninterrupted forward drive
Motorcycle Adaptations – ‘Flatshifter Max’
Electronic gear actuator system. Simple Push button control of gear changes for motorcycles, Trikes, & bike engined cars. Who wouldn’t like a button to control everything?
Motorcycle Adaptions ‘Dual-Lever’
Motorcycle or trike, twin clutch/brake lever & master cylinders. Left/Right handlebar mounting uses the dual lever system to operate the clutch/brake or front/rear brakes with one hand.
The Bike Experience
Enabling Motorcyclists to ride again, more details on our Useful Links page –
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UK 01206 322557 or
+44 1206 322557
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