Dan Diego 40 Posted August 19, 2016 I'm having some ankle surgery done on Tuesday and will be out of commission for a while. My doc has insisted that I keep all weight off of my ankle for about 90 days. Am looking at the knee scooters to get around. Who has used one and what do you recommend? Do I need an all terrain version? Are there any particular models to stay away from? The basket is a must, for alcohol-related items, though the little "ding ding" is optional... RJ at AA KTM can get me an orange one plated for only $3500, so that's a possibility.... Thanks in advance. The (soon to be) Gimp Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KTMrad 508 Posted August 19, 2016 Get one with a hemi. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan Diego 40 Posted August 19, 2016 32 minutes ago, KTMrad said: Get one with a hemi. I'm looking at one with a sidecar rig... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ADV Bum 205 Posted August 19, 2016 http://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/spo/5731421830.html and if you need suspension http://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/bik/5714607039.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan Diego 40 Posted August 19, 2016 8 minutes ago, ADV Bum said: http://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/spo/5731421830.html and if you need suspension http://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/bik/5714607039.html I'm gonna pick up the one with suspension...but will have George tweak it up right! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bp619 104 Posted August 19, 2016 George will just give you same suspension specs as he has on his walker Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KTMrad 508 Posted August 19, 2016 Dan, I had one for a couple months....just a basic one was fine Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Afry 1 Posted August 19, 2016 Cup holder for "drinks" and basket for everything else. Was a life saver for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mikey777 44 Posted August 19, 2016 One of the girls in our office has a daughter who had major foot surgery. Same deal as you...no pressure on the foot for 3 months. She was in a wheelchair initially and then transitioned to a knee scooter after a couple weeks. Made a world of difference for her mentality. I think you should mount a dune flag on it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Uncle Champ 116 Posted August 19, 2016 How about an engine? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dress4Less 162 Posted August 19, 2016 You'll need an MT43 on the rear... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hobiee 28 Posted August 19, 2016 Don't forget the e-start and the rekluse. It would be a bitch to kickstart with one leg. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan Diego 40 Posted August 19, 2016 Lots of good ideas here, knew I could depend on this group for help. Dune flag: Check. Motor: Check (4 stroke; don't wanna disturb the neighbors with early morning 2-stroke BRAP! And the blue smoke in the house with bother my dogs.) Tires and oil: That will be an entitrely different thread. Basket, cup-holder and bell: Check, check, check. You'll hear me ding-dinging at MotoWorld and All American KTM soon. All that's left is the doohickey mod, new grips and some aftermarket illumination and I'm good to go. Calling PMB: Will need help with the ABS and GPS install, too. Dammit! I'm $4k into this project and I haven't even bought it yet! Thanks, fellas... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cosmo 10 Posted August 19, 2016 Don't forget navigation, I'd go with a tablet so you can get the game as well Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wierdrider 187 Posted August 19, 2016 Half helmet should be good enough. Maybe a wheelie bar? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirt dame 559 Posted August 19, 2016 1 hour ago, Dan Diego said: Motor: Check (4 stroke; don't wanna disturb the neighbors with early morning 2-stroke BRAP! And the blue smoke in the house with bother my dogs.) 4 stroke is a bad idea. The braking compression will cause handling and support issues on deceleration. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr.JAJA 380 Posted August 19, 2016 1 hour ago, Dan Diego said: Lots of good ideas here, knew I could depend on this group for help. Dune flag: Check. Motor: Check (4 stroke; don't wanna disturb the neighbors with early morning 2-stroke BRAP! And the blue smoke in the house with bother my dogs.) Tires and oil: That will be an entitrely different thread. Basket, cup-holder and bell: Check, check, check. You'll hear me ding-dinging at MotoWorld and All American KTM soon. All that's left is the doohickey mod, new grips and some aftermarket illumination and I'm good to go. Calling PMB: Will need help with the ABS and GPS install, too. Dammit! I'm $4k into this project and I haven't even bought it yet! Thanks, fellas... Why dont you just heal faster and walk like a MAN. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StealthDingo 5 Posted August 19, 2016 Dont forget ATGATT!! In case you take a nasty spill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hobiee 28 Posted August 19, 2016 What are you thinking for lighting ???? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan Diego 40 Posted August 20, 2016 1 hour ago, hobiee said: What are you thinking for lighting ???? Something extremely bright. Perhaps some HID lights from TouraTech. To ensure I can see and be seen....while rolling down my driveway to get my mail. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mikey777 44 Posted August 20, 2016 1 hour ago, hobiee said: What are you thinking for lighting ???? How did we forget that? Baja Designs Squadron Pro.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan Diego 40 Posted August 20, 2016 3 hours ago, Oracle said: The compassion from this group is startling. I've had a, "walk it off" and a, "suck it up" in the past hour. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThumperBob 21 Posted August 20, 2016 You know we are all with you in this surgery. You will do fine young adventurer! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan Diego 40 Posted August 20, 2016 23 minutes ago, ThumperBob said: You know we are all with you in this surgery. You will do fine young adventurer! I know it, Bob. I feel the love!? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
