Handy capped- but still wanting to ride

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Dec 4, 2020 | 12:04 PM

#71

CaffeineBuzz

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From: SE Michigan

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Originally Posted by rjg883c

I realize you understood. But for those that don't have off road experience, this doesn't mean 'stand up'. It helps sometimes to just raise off the seat enough to allow flex in knees to add to the suspension travel.

yup....i do the same thing when i go over a rough set of railroad tracks

in fact, no one taught me to do it, I just started doing it one day because I didn't like the feeling the tracks gave my spine....turns out its a bona fide motor bike technique

Dec 4, 2020 | 12:15 PM

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Uncle Larry

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Originally Posted by nevada72

I was going to post some sort of smartass gif about standing, but actually found one that perfectly shows what you are talking about. Look at the bike and then the guys helmet.

I thought I deleted that picture of me years ago :<(

Dec 4, 2020 | 12:29 PM

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Bubba Zanetti

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Get a thumb throttle set up like Quads and other ATVs use. I didn't read all of the 8 full pages of replies so if this has already been suggested excuse me for repeating it.

Dec 4, 2020 | 03:41 PM

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Germansheperd

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Originally Posted by Bubba Zanetti

Get a thumb throttle set up like Quads and other ATVs use. I didn't read all of the 8 full pages of replies so if this has already been suggested excuse me for repeating it.

What if the bike is drive by wire?

Dec 4, 2020 | 03:43 PM

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IronAss

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Originally Posted by Germansheperd;[url=[url

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Then a thumb throttle probably won’t work.

Dec 4, 2020 | 05:17 PM

#76

Gypsylady

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From: Breaux Bridge, LA

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Originally Posted by John PI

OP here..... thanks for all responses.
After doing some looking around I found this video were the throttle was moved to the left hand.
I think a custom left hand throttle control combined with a rekluse exp auto clutch will make the bike much easier for me ride with my disability.

What you guys think? my disability is 30% reduced grip strength in my right hand and I am unable to flex my right hand wrist joint. My wrist is permanently strait.

video >>>> Custom left hand throttle control
video>>>> Rekluse® EXP™ Centrifugal Clutch for Harley-Davidson® Motorcycles

Looks like a good set-up for you. Best of luck!

Dec 5, 2020 | 12:12 PM

#77

hardheaded

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After thinking and reading some of the posts here i remembered riding at least 2 times in my life with a cast on my right wrist after breaking it. I buddy rode with a cast on his right arm that went above his elbow. My point is it can be done.

Dec 5, 2020 | 01:12 PM

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Spartanden

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From: Spartan Country, Michigan

Well according to some on this thread, I should quit riding and driving. Probably even working. Hell I'm 69, collecting social security (I'm pretty sure I'm one of those....whadda call 'em... boomer babies, baby boomer??) and retired from a full time job. I just work part time because I need something to keep me moving a bit and get out and around.... anyone wanna buy a bike? Traverse? Some tools? I should stop doing what I'm doing, eh?

And John....keep checking things out...there's hope for ya!!! Where there's a will there's a way!!

Last edited by Spartanden; Dec 5, 2020 at 01:13 PM. Reason: added comment