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Kliktronic
on Guernsey
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Bryony Miller's
1200 Sportster - happiness has 3 wheels
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I first encountered the Kliktronic at
the N.A.B.D. stall at the B.M.F. show,
Peterborough, May 2001.Having tried it out
on the demo provided, and speaking to Rick
Hulse, I then tried the mechanism on a
trike that was on show. It was very
impressive and a solution to my problems.
I have Brachial Plexus Injury to my left
arm, general weakness like Carpal Tunnel
Syndrome in my left hand. It is painful
and a hindrance with gear changing
especially since I'd graduated from a
Yamaha Virago 250XV to a Harley Davidson
1200 Sportster Sport. After an accident on
the H-D which left my right leg damaged, I
was keen to re-develop the bike, so I
decided to convert her to a trike, using a
Lehman kit. Fitting the Kliktronic on the
Harley wasn't easy, and I was advised by
Billy at N.A.B.D. that it could be
awkward. It has taken a few modifications
to the trike to fit it, but it works all
thanks to my boyfriend Paul, who patiently
worked it all out. It has taken time but
it has been well worth the wait! A trip to
the UK proved that I was now able to ride
long distances with more comfort.
Currently, the mounting bracket is being
resigned to incorporate a fixing point for
the steering damper. We realise the
Kliktronic is not at 90 degrees to the
pedal as recommended, but we experienced
vibration problems where it was. I will
send photos of the new mount when
complete, as it may give other sporty
owners some ideas, as it is not that easy
to fit, with forward controls.
Many thanks to all N.A.B.D. for their help
it wouldn't have been possible without
them!
This Kliktronic
Grant was Sponsored by The Goldwing
Owners Club of Great Britain
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