Mana on track

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Nooj · #1 Post by **Nooj** » Thu Jun 07, 2012 8:11 pm

I help out with The Bike Experience in my spare time, and we've been donated a couple of Manas by Aprilia, ideal for the riders we have as they can't change gear with their feet and the thumb operated quick shifters we've tried before are too unreliable.

Not all good though, they're both in a bit of a rough state. Last week the fuel pump seal failed on one bike, this week the battery went flat on the other

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blinkey501 · #2 Post by **blinkey501** » Thu Jun 07, 2012 8:59 pm

Teething problems i hope

A fantastic charity nooj, it must be so rewarding to see a smile on the disabled persons faces.
I think its brilliant what you are doing well done.

D-Rider · #3 Post by **D-Rider** » Thu Jun 07, 2012 9:33 pm

I've always fancied a go on a Mana. I doubt that one would come close to ticking all the boxes in the way the Falco does but I'm intrigued by the concept. Bet they make great commuters with potential for a bit of fun when you want it ..... and what a great basis of a bike for riders with certain types of disability.

Hope the niggles get sorted and they give people the pleasure you hope they will have

Nooj · #4 Post by **Nooj** » Thu Jun 07, 2012 9:53 pm

The bikes obviously haven't been looked after before being lent to us, not even cleaned, so it's no wonder bits are failing.

Not ridden one myself yet, but apparently it's not like a twist and go scooter's drive, the pick-up is instant with no discernible lag between twisting and going.

It is good seeing them going from car-park wobblers to bombing round the track at 100mph plus in the space of three hours! OK, some stick to 50 or 60 if they've not ridden for a while (40 years for some), but others have only been off for a few years and are keen to get back up to speed ASAP.

Falcopops · #5 Post by **Falcopops** » Thu Jun 07, 2012 11:07 pm

Big hand to you Nooj and The Bike Experience, I've linked to them in Facebook and reckon it's a great idea, must check around and see if there's such a thing in Aus.

Clearly you need to get down there with a box of spanners and help sort out those Manas, I'd suggest leaving the hacksaw at home.