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Old Jul 5, 2009 | 07:32 PM
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My name is Terry from Buffalo, Mn. which is just outside of Minneapolis. I'm a disabled rider with an '09 Tri-Glide that has been adapted for me since I'm paralyzed and have no use of my legs. My bike is fitted with a Klicktronic electric shifter and a dual lever brake system( so I can operate the rear brakes) and I will be adding a hitch soon so I can carry my wheelchair behind the trike.

I was injured at work back in 2007 where I suffered a fall and broke my back and severed my spinal cord. Since then I've been working my *** off to gain alot of upper body muscle so I can enjoy life again. So far so good, I've logged on about 1,200 miles on the bike and don't plan on slowing down. Look foreward to share my riding stories and tech tips to all the other Tri-Glide owners on this site.
 
Old Jul 5, 2009 | 07:37 PM
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Nice to have u on the forum
Enjoy the ride and all the best
 
Old Jul 5, 2009 | 07:45 PM
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You sir are a mans man!! Welcome to the family. Geez
 
Old Jul 5, 2009 | 07:50 PM
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I applaud you for your convictions and your will to keep on keeping on. Peace be with you.
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Old Jul 5, 2009 | 08:03 PM
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Welcome Terry,from Pampa Tx.God Bless Ya.
 
Old Jul 5, 2009 | 08:10 PM
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Welome from maryland!
 
Old Jul 5, 2009 | 08:30 PM
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Welcome from Douglasville, Ga!
 
Old Jul 5, 2009 | 08:56 PM
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God bless U and keep on doing all U can, I see that Ur a man that will never give up and U will make the people around better by Ur example.
I shattered L3, 13 yrs ago also in a fall, but thank the Lord it healed and I do pretty good..
One of my fellow workers (21yrs old) back in 1969 had a real bad fall at work very much like Urs before he finished his Apprinticeship.
GM trained him and he ended up being our office Guru, and time keeper.
He credited his Zest for life by having a purpose. He could more than a lot of us from his wheelchair and really loved his job.. and He just retired 2yrs ago.

So keep plugging alone, Never give in, and keep Ur faith, He will make U stronger..


NOW!!

Congrats on your bike and Welcome to the forum.

Look over the main page, a lot of areas to read & learn.

Questions like (What’s the best ?), or (Having trouble with,?), has been answered 100’s of times.

The search feature will get U a lot of answers, or a Google search.
If you can’t find the answer, start a thread In the CORRECT Section,. Then go from there.
At least U tried….

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Welcome aboard from New York. Good for you. I can see you have some spirit and won't let it get you down. Have fun!!
 
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