Do you think I could still ride? (I am disabled)
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From: Breaux Bridge, LA
Hello everyone my name is Tyler. I'm from Houston and I'm 20 years old. I have been wanting to take the beginners motorcycle course at my college for quite awhile now. The problem is that I'm not sure if I could even ride one. I have a limp and require the use of a cane because the big-toe joint on my left foot is ruined. I lost most of the cartilage, so if I try to walk or bend it the pain is excruciating. Could I still ride if I leaned on my right leg, or do I need two strong legs? I don't know anything about motorcycles, and I've never ridden before, so I thought I would ask some experts. Thanks.
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What college offers a motorcycle course? And if they really do, have you talked to them since you're looking for experts? And the term isn't disabled anymore. It's physically challenged, has been for several years now. I know a guy that needs a wheelchair and rides a crotch rocket with an electric shifter and electric training wheels that raise and lower with a switch. How bad do you want to ride or troll?
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Good point. And remember, any one of us could easily become physically challenged at any moment, and it is virtually guaranteed at some point in our lives, we will be such.
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I've got to say that I'm kind of offended. My "physical challenge" isn't as minor as you might think. Try two surgeries and a pin, followed by chronic pain for the rest of my life. I sure as hell wouldn't be using a cane if I didn't have to. I just thought a bike might help me deal.
Don't worry, I'm not a troll and I certainly wont be posting here again. I'm sorry that I bothered you.
Don't worry, I'm not a troll and I certainly wont be posting here again. I'm sorry that I bothered you.
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I wouldn't count on not having to put your left foot down. Bikes are pretty heavy and if you get a bit off camber you're going to need a bit of muscle to keep it upright. I don't think you're going to bend the foot too much but you'll never know till you give it a try. Do you know anyone with a bike that will help you sit on it while they straddle the front end to steady it? Also you will have to be able to stand on one foot while you swing the other leg over the bike. Since the bike leans to the left on the stand most people will stand on the left foot and swing the right over, but, it can be done from the right side too. As long as you aren't going to cause any damage to the foot I'd go for it. You'll never know if you don't try. Hope it works for you.
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I've got to say that I'm kind of offended. My "physical challenge" isn't as minor as you might think. Try two surgeries and a pin, followed by chronic pain for the rest of my life. I sure as hell wouldn't be using a cane if I didn't have to. I just thought a bike might help me deal.
Don't worry, I'm not a troll and I certainly wont be posting here again. I'm sorry that I bothered you.
Don't worry, I'm not a troll and I certainly wont be posting here again. I'm sorry that I bothered you.