[quote]kneedragger79 wrote:
Thank you. Two quick questions. How do I experience the same rush as dragging my knee through s corner? And two, how can I be very good at water polo with one functional arm? ; )
[quote]forlife wrote:
Now I understand where “kneedragger” comes from. I never would have guessed it was about turning corners on a motorcycle at 140 mph.
Glad to hear you made it through such a horrific accident. You sure you don’t want to take up water polo instead?[/quote]
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How would you ride again with one arm?[/quote]
I’ve actually seen guys ride with one arm (even some guys racing in a handicapped league with one arm). It depends on the arm, but it is just a question of changing the controls around. I think they moved the clutch to the right foot and ran either without a rear brake (I think this was the case) or with linked brakes (front and rear actuated at the lever). What’s more I knew a guy who raced downhill mountain bikes with one arm! He pulled a heck of a joke on one of the EMTs at a race once after he crashed the guy ran up and he yelled, “where’s my arm” and the EMT just went white.[/quote]
The point was addressed previously ^ but I will tell you how it can be done. I will race an R6, post '06 or newer. The throttle works off of a two cable pulley system and with the throttle normally on the right side, simply reversing the cables will allow it to function on the left. A bike with a ‘slipper type’ clutch will only be needed for stating and stopping, not during shifting. The left bar would be crowded with clutch and brake but it would work. As another side note, I will NEVER ride on the street, with people in 3,000lb cars who do not look where they are going. I can already attest to that fact!
[quote]pat wrote:
How would you ride again with one arm?[/quote]
[quote]kneedragger79 wrote:
I will NEVER ride on the street, with people in 3,000lb cars who do not look where they are going. I can already attest to that fact![/quote]
As can I, but I can also assure you that their stupidity will affect you even if you walk.
Get back on the bike, go for a spin around the block - you’ll feel better.
[quote]kneedragger79 wrote:
The point was addressed previously ^ but I will tell you how it can be done. I will race an R6, post '06 or newer. The throttle works off of a two cable pulley system and with the throttle normally on the right side, simply reversing the cables will allow it to function on the left. A bike with a ‘slipper type’ clutch will only be needed for stating and stopping, not during shifting. The left bar would be crowded with clutch and brake but it would work. As another side note, I will NEVER ride on the street, with people in 3,000lb cars who do not look where they are going. I can already attest to that fact!
[quote]pat wrote:
How would you ride again with one arm?[/quote]
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I wonder if video games have affected people’s driving skills ? It seems especially in large cities, people drive as though there are no consequences for bad driving or not paying attention.
I was in the tiny town of Moscow, ID (~25,000 people) when a girl could not see someone over six and a half feet tall on a motorcycle. IMHO drivers’ licenses are given out way too early and easily. It sound be given out only as a temporary permit and then they have to pass a CDL at 18. After one serious infraction, like a DUI, the license is pulled for life. I know that will never happen so I will keep it on the track :o ]
[quote]pittbulll wrote:
I wonder if video games have affected people’s driving skills ? It seems especially in large cities, people drive as though there are no consequences for bad driving or not paying attention.
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I drive defensively and in my pickup I have have been rear ended only once, it was here in Phoenix. In addition, speed is where the endorphins begin to flow, especially at the apex of the corners! That type of riding is far from responsible while on the street. Trust me mak, I have thought out many situations. Street riding cannot present the same level of skill or even challenge.
[quote]Makavali wrote:
[quote]kneedragger79 wrote:
I will NEVER ride on the street, with people in 3,000lb cars who do not look where they are going. I can already attest to that fact![/quote]
As can I, but I can also assure you that their stupidity will affect you even if you walk.
Get back on the bike, go for a spin around the block - you’ll feel better.[/quote]
[quote]kneedragger79 wrote:
I drive defensively and in my pickup I have have been rear ended only once, it was here in Phoenix. In addition, speed is where the endorphins begin to flow, especially at the apex of the corners! That type of riding is far from responsible while on the street. Trust me mak, I have thought out many situations. Street riding cannot present the same level of skill or even challenge.[/quote]
I ride a motorbike myself, and yet when I was hit by a car some years ago, it was as a pedestrian…
… on a crossing…
… with one car already stopped.
Just more proof that women shouldn’t drive I suppose.
[quote]kneedragger79 wrote:
I drive defensively and in my pickup I have have been rear ended only once, it was here in Phoenix. In addition, speed is where the endorphins begin to flow, especially at the apex of the corners! That type of riding is far from responsible while on the street. Trust me mak, I have thought out many situations. Street riding cannot present the same level of skill or even challenge.[/quote]
I ride a motorbike myself, and yet when I was hit by a car some years ago, it was as a pedestrian…
… on a crossing…
… with one car already stopped.
Just more proof that women shouldn’t drive I suppose.[/quote]
Woman I know had a hit and run accident three weeks ago (she was partially at fault). She got a rental car while the shop was fixing her car, she hits a parked car…women shouldn’t be allowed to drive.
[quote]kneedragger79 wrote:
I drive defensively and in my pickup I have have been rear ended only once, it was here in Phoenix. In addition, speed is where the endorphins begin to flow, especially at the apex of the corners! That type of riding is far from responsible while on the street. Trust me mak, I have thought out many situations. Street riding cannot present the same level of skill or even challenge.[/quote]
I ride a motorbike myself, and yet when I was hit by a car some years ago, it was as a pedestrian…
… on a crossing…
… with one car already stopped.
Just more proof that women shouldn’t drive I suppose.[/quote]
[quote]kneedragger79 wrote:
The point was addressed previously ^ but I will tell you how it can be done. I will race an R6, post '06 or newer. The throttle works off of a two cable pulley system and with the throttle normally on the right side, simply reversing the cables will allow it to function on the left. A bike with a ‘slipper type’ clutch will only be needed for stating and stopping, not during shifting. The left bar would be crowded with clutch and brake but it would work. As another side note, I will NEVER ride on the street, with people in 3,000lb cars who do not look where they are going. I can already attest to that fact!
[quote]pat wrote:
How would you ride again with one arm?[/quote]
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Yeah, that’s the caveat. Of course, I am not rounding a corner at 140 with my knee on the ground, ever, either. I would prefer more of a cruising type bike…I leave the speed for cars. Weirdly, I love fast cars, but I never really was much for fast bikes. I bet you really don’t give a shit about cars…
How dysfunctional is the arm? Does it not move at all? Limited? Chance it may improve overtime?
I will have to post year old numbers. Severe carpal tunnel shut me down about a year ago. Surgery on both hands about six months ago. Still unable to bear weight on the heel or pillar of my hands.
Bench: 315 max, 245 5x5
Squat: 475 max, 405 5x5
Deads: Never maxed. Worked up to low rep sets of 405
Shoulder problems for over 20 years. Never able to do big bench or military numbers.
BTW, never used belt or wraps of any kind ever. Figured if I couldn’t lift it raw I shouldn’t be lifting it at all.
Oh…and being 45 yo Push makes me feel bad about myself…bastard…
Have no clue what I can do now. Waiting impatiently for hands to heal.
