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lllN30lll
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PostPosted: 13:22 - 23 Jan 2010    Post subject: An inspiration to everyone, never give up! Reply with quote

We just had a member join Gixerjunkies. Check him out.

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Just joined and only recently got back on a bike. In 2003 I was knocked off my CBR600 and thrown under the oncoming traffic. I was fortunate to survive and am paralysed from the chest down.

Last summer I finally returned to biking. Easing myself back into the saddle I bought a GSXR1000K6, had hand controls and stabilisers fitted then went to Castle Combe to see what was what. The staff at CC have been really helpful and I now join in with the regular track sessions, although I have removed the stabilisers (get lauched and caught by the pit marshalls).

Have bought an SV650 which I'm getting adapted, race prepared and am aiming to get my ACU race licence for 2010. Looking to use the bike for racing in Minitwins as well as using it to get disabled bikers back on a bike. If you know someone who might find this info useful, please pass it on.

Can't wait for the track days to start up again in earnest. Spending the winter season racing for Great Britain in disabled skiing, so can't bike at the moment.

Cheers

Talan

Loving being back on a bike.
https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v707/lllN30lll/user18401_pic2606_1264195589.jpg
Just in-case you wonder why I'm not getting my knee down!
https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v707/lllN30lll/user18401_pic2607_1264195589.jpg
Exit of Quarry Corner
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Took the stabilisers off, so on the paddock stand and ready to be launched.
https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v707/lllN30lll/user18401_pic2609_1264195863.jpg
Not too sure about the wet track, taking it easy.
https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v707/lllN30lll/user18401_pic2610_1264195863.jpg
Green button to change up, red button to change down.
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Top lever is front brake, bottom lever is back brake.
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Actuator arm for changing gear.
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Stabiliser unit (Mk 1)
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First time on bike.
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First track day at Castle Combe
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PostPosted: 13:58 - 23 Jan 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

just a quick one..when he comes to stop...how/where do the stabilisers come in?!
But...grats to him...hes got balls!
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PostPosted: 14:18 - 23 Jan 2010    Post subject: Re: An inspiration to everyone, never give up! Reply with quote

Nice Thumbs Up.

Someone came past me quite fast and smoothly at Snetterton some years ago with one arm on the tank - I felt I was pushing so seemed he was just taking the piss at my lack of ability!
Turns out he was a racer who had lost the use of one arm, so left was kept strapped to his chest.
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PostPosted: 14:23 - 23 Jan 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

padwaxk88 wrote:
just a quick one..when he comes to stop...how/where do the stabilisers come in?!
But...grats to him...hes got balls!


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PostPosted: 14:43 - 23 Jan 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

Just goes to show if someone wants to ride they will stop at nothing.


He deserves a lot of credit for getting back on a bike after being paralysed; a horrific injury to live with.
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P.addy
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PostPosted: 14:54 - 23 Jan 2010    Post subject: Re: An inspiration to everyone, never give up! Reply with quote

G wrote:
Nice Thumbs Up.

Someone came past me quite fast and smoothly at Snetterton some years ago with one arm on the tank - I felt I was pushing so seemed he was just taking the piss at my lack of ability!
Turns out he was a racer who had lost the use of one arm, so left was kept strapped to his chest.


Ride in an orange jacket by any chance??
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PostPosted: 14:56 - 23 Jan 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

ms51ves3 wrote:
padwaxk88 wrote:
just a quick one..when he comes to stop...how/where do the stabilisers come in?!
But...grats to him...hes got balls!


Clicky


Honestly...that guy deserves a fucking bike...
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PostPosted: 17:09 - 23 Jan 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

Wow, that guy really loves biking. Definately inspirational.
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PostPosted: 17:36 - 23 Jan 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

What a legend, fair play to him. Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 19:14 - 23 Jan 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

LukeVFR wrote:
I want a go, that'd make stand-up wheelies so much easier.


Do you know what being paralysed means? Eh?
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PostPosted: 20:47 - 23 Jan 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

Lots of those about in america
would love a set but the roads over here are a bit risky
a few on NABD use them for track days Cool

heres the bloke who designed them
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5UpP2VFThXA
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PostPosted: 21:18 - 23 Jan 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

Inspirational indeed. I think it's great that you still "ride" a trike as well busapaul Thumbs Up I hope to be riding until the day I die (although, preferably not on the day I die)
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PostPosted: 21:36 - 23 Jan 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

Alexio wrote:
Inspirational indeed. I think it's great that you still "ride" a trike as well busapaul Thumbs Up I hope to be riding until the day I die (although, preferably not on the day I die)



To be honest, if I would have to die an unnatural death, on my bike is where I would want to be most.

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PostPosted: 21:47 - 23 Jan 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

Any chance you could ask him how much the stabilisers cost and if he got them over here ?
have looked into this before for on the track but they only seem availibly across the pond and aint cheap
cheers Very Happy
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PostPosted: 22:37 - 23 Jan 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

busapaul wrote:
Any chance you could ask him how much the stabilisers cost and if he got them over here ?
have looked into this before for on the track but they only seem availibly across the pond and aint cheap
cheers Very Happy


he says in his youtube comments he made them himself and they cost about a grand,
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PostPosted: 01:08 - 24 Jan 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

wow thats amazing Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 02:42 - 24 Jan 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

Sorry if this sounds stupid or naive but if somebody is paralysed from the chest down and their legs come off the pegs while riding how exactly would they get them back on? Or would they even feel them come off? Does paralysis include loss of feeling? I have really gruesome images in my head of somebodies feet scraping along the floor at speed and them not even noticing Confused

Sorry again if that's a stupid question.

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PostPosted: 02:57 - 24 Jan 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

That is seriously awesome and he deserves uber kudos. One thing that crossed my mind was if you had to do an emergency stop, would the stabilisers come down quick enough.
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PostPosted: 09:32 - 24 Jan 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

c_dug wrote:
Sorry if this sounds stupid or naive but if somebody is paralysed from the chest down and their legs come off the pegs while riding how exactly would they get them back on? Or would they even feel them come off? Does paralysis include loss of feeling? I have really gruesome images in my head of somebodies feet scraping along the floor at speed and them not even noticing Confused

Sorry again if that's a stupid question.

c_dug

I'm pretty sure I've read about somebody using magnets in their boots, and magnets on their rearsets,
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PostPosted: 09:39 - 24 Jan 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

lllN30lll wrote:
c_dug wrote:
Sorry if this sounds stupid or naive but if somebody is paralysed from the chest down and their legs come off the pegs while riding how exactly would they get them back on? Or would they even feel them come off? Does paralysis include loss of feeling? I have really gruesome images in my head of somebodies feet scraping along the floor at speed and them not even noticing Confused

Sorry again if that's a stupid question.

c_dug

I'm pretty sure I've read about somebody using magnets in their boots, and magnets on their rearsets,


is the guy in the op nor velcro'd to the bike?
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PostPosted: 09:40 - 24 Jan 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'll PM him about the bike arm and the boots question.
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PostPosted: 10:20 - 24 Jan 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

Inspirational Question
Not quite the word i wouldve used to be honest.
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PostPosted: 12:13 - 24 Jan 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

max power wrote:
Inspirational Question
Not quite the word i wouldve used to be honest.


Why not?

If one of us would suffer an injury like that I'd think a fair few of us would be inspired to get back on.
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PostPosted: 12:40 - 24 Jan 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

c_dug wrote:
Sorry if this sounds stupid or naive but if somebody is paralysed from the chest down and their legs come off the pegs while riding how exactly would they get them back on? Or would they even feel them come off? Does paralysis include loss of feeling? I have really gruesome images in my head of somebodies feet scraping along the floor at speed and them not even noticing Confused

Sorry again if that's a stupid question.

c_dug


Look at his knee's he is strapped on
if he rode on the road he would have to do his feet aswell
watch lee beaver's video
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also check out ricky james he does moto cross / x games
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-0dWB6I-ys&feature=related


who also does back flips Shocked
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PostPosted: 12:46 - 24 Jan 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

Redoko wrote:
max power wrote:
Inspirational Question
Not quite the word i wouldve used to be honest.


Why not?

If one of us would suffer an injury like that I'd think a fair few of us would be inspired to get back on.


As there appears to be some high feelings of respect and awe in this thread from all the replies....i`ll take that as a sign to keep my opinion to myself on this occassion.
I suspect it wouldnt go down too well. Wink
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