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From: Nadine.Thomas@p1.f7.n300.z1.fidonet.org (Nadine Thomas)
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Subject: Re: 3 wheeler
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Date: 25 Jun 91 19:37:19 GMT
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Hi Bob!

Yes, it can be confusing - as my last post suggests, ask for
loaners for a couple of days each so you can get an idea if the
horsepower is enough, if the seat is comfortable etc.  I had the
opportunity to try an Amigo first (from a neighbor) and quickly
found out that the molded seat was tooooooooooo small for me and I
could not just sit and stand - I had to sit on the edge of the seat
and literally slide back into it - in emergency I could not just
get out (found that out the hard way).  It was not strong enough to
get me up minor ramps by my home.  The hard rubber tires jarred my
spine something awful and made me feel worse.  So, you see, you can
learn a lot from trying them out first.  I also learned that the E
& J one is very shabbily made - the steering stem is much too loose
and threatens to break off with so much play in it.  One of the
other ones was too jerky when trying to start and stop - the
control lever would snap in instead of going smoothly when I
pressed on it - A person could conceivably get whiplash from it.

Automatic brake is VERY important - I went off the back of a van lift because
of the ineptness of the driver AND a lack of an automatic brake (the Amigo).

If Voc Rehab is giving you too much grief then you might want to send a letter
to the governor of your state - it has been a proven route here in Arizona.
You are in Mass. if I am not mistaken - Maybe Ron Rothenberg can give you some
helpful suggestions, if you ask (he is on the echo too).

Keep letting us know!

Nadine

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