Any amputee trials riders?

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Any amputee trials riders?

Postby skippy » Sun Oct 21, 2012 2:27 pm

I'm wondering if there are any amputee trials riders on this forum?

My 8 year old stepson has a congenital below knee amputation. I'm looking to get him onto a motorcycle, and a trials bike seems the most appropriate. If I can get him interested in the idea of competition he will learn a lot of other imprortant skills as well.

I was looking at a TY80 on eBay, but was pipped on that one. Something that size is probably what he needs. He wears a prosthetic left leg, and his uncle and I, both motorcyclists, think he might be able to use a rocker shift with practice.

We're near Lismore in NSW. Any advice on clubs or events near us? I'm guessing SQTA is our closest club.

I haven't ridden trials myself but have always been interested. If I can get him motivated I will certainly take it up myself, presumably in a twin-shock old-bugger class. And then I'd need a bike too... :D


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Re: Any amputee trials riders?

Postby tat ty » Sun Oct 21, 2012 3:03 pm

Skippy

I do know of one rider on this forum who lost his left foot in a road bike accident and has adapted his Gas Gas
to enable him to continue riding.

Perhaps better that you give me a call, rather than me broadcast those details.

A year ago my father had a stroke whick knocked out reliable control of his left leg. I have adapted the gear change on
his quad bike and he happily rides it around the farm.

Alastair

0409 603 880



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Re: Any amputee trials riders?

Postby skippy » Sun Oct 21, 2012 3:08 pm

Thanks Alastair. Will be in touch when it cools down a little. :roll:


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