One armed rider

[Motogiro]

I stopped over to see a friend at Cycle Gear today and as I pulled up I noticed a copper color Suzuki SV1000s. Since I have one (blue) I was interested in any mods so took a look around the bike. I noticed one very interesting mod on the right clip! There were two levers! Both levers had cables and the stock SV1000s has a hydraulic clutch. I look at the left clip and there was no clutch lever and I said to myself, " A one armed rider!" I went into the store and there he was taking off some rain gear he was trying on. Young person and his bike looked like he was a very respectable and skilled rider. We talked a while about the right hand controls but I never asked about his arm. He has to let the clutch out while rolling on the throttle at the same time, all with his right hand. He prolly does clutchless up shifts.
:rockon::rockon:I have to say I greatly respect anyone who loves to ride like that. How awesome! :rockon::rockon:

 

[Chupacabra]

Gosh, and to think I get cranky when I have a headache! I could only imagine the level of perseverance that he must have to operate such a torque-y bike in the SV.

 

[Ransom]

Wow! My hat is off to this guy

 

[Sun Diego FZ6]

So the legend is true. I've heard about this rider from a couple of friends.
More power to him! :thumbup:

 

[expatmanxman]

At a Donington Park track day yesterday there was a one armed bloke running in the fast group on a Triumph 675, impressive

 

[Erci]

That's just awesome.

 

[Smersh]

Hats off to the guy. True Rider.:rockon:

 

[rsw81]

It's pretty amazing how resilient the human body and mind can be. I actually have a patient here in Boston that I've gone riding with who had his arm amputated around mid-forearm. He has similar right hand only controls, but then has this prosthetic hinged onto the left bar that he can put his stump into for basically ergonomically correct leaning characteristics. We went for one ride before the winter hit and this guy can rail!

Never under estimate a disabled person. They are more able than you might think.

 

[spock]

Wow! My hat is off to this guy

My Helmet is off to that guy !!!

 

[Motogiro]

I've experimented with one armed turns and it's always been less than comforting because I'm so used to that little extra support even though most of my support is core and leg and much less arms.
It's sort of like running down a stair and having a banister to touch. You really don't use it for much support unless you're in trouble but touching it gives you reference and confidence.
Really amazing how all your muscles all work together through a central processing system. Another reason exercise is so important to us. Keeping the processor updated! :rockon: