Disabled Bikers?

Hi all,

I have cerebral palsy and sometimes find it hard using my legs, I was
wondering if there are any disabled bikers here? Ive always wanted to
ride a bike but never tried,

I have full feeling in my legs its just I have trouble lifting my leg
over things so bigger bikes are probably out of the question, but maybe
a cruiser will be ok, Im thinking of getting a Shadow 125 type thing as
they are lower hence easier to mount.

Im thinking of a Lifan-Hongda Diable Prince or an x-stream Crusader
. I totally realise that they are not top notch examples but im not
that well off. I hear the Lifan is modelled on the Solid CG125 Honda
engine?
As a bike are these any good for a beginner? Any suggestions for budget
but value types of 125?

One more question is, If i leave my bike on the stand will i be able to
put my foot on a footrest then lift myself on making it easier or will
it break the rest/stand.

Thanks for any help or advice guys

Lee

 

Can you put your feet down when stationary to support you and the bike - and
can you do it quickly enough in an emergency?

 

Using the patented Mavis Beacon "Hunt&Peck" Technique, "Bales1983 (Lee

You need NABD.

http://www.nabd.org.uk/

They're your chaps for experience in this area.

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"Stonge" replied to "Bales1983 (Lee Bales)"

Beat me to it. Bales, have you considered a trike at all?

Im wondering if you have difficulty using your legs, you are talking about
continualish use of the left foot for gear changing and right for braking
etc?
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Yep can do, Its not so much moving them about, i can walk ok and ride a
bicycle, its just the muscles in my thighs are tight so cannot lift them
very high, Id be fine on a bike if it wasnt for that.

Lee

 

I've cross-posted this to a UK newsgroup specifically for bikers with
disabilities so you may get more help from them.

Are your legs strong enough to keep the bike upright if it starts to
tip over? Bikes can be quite heavy!

Cruisers do tend to have low seats, but sometimes have a higher seat
back fitted that could be difficult for you.

Could you manage a step-through type? Not usually considered cool, but
they have two wheels and a motor, and that's what counts.

Whether the stand is strong enough for you to stand on the footrest
while mounting the bike rather depends on the make of bike, and your
own weight. I'm sure you could find somewhere to strengthen the stand
for you if necessary.

Good luck

 

Wouldn't a scooter be a better bet? You'd only have to lift your leg
enough to clear the footboard (or whatever it's called), & parts supply
& reliability would be somewhat better than the cheap Hongdus &
suchlike.

 

"Christopher Des Clayes" said to "Bales1983 (Lee Bales)"

SNIP

Oi, my lambretta's cool IMO
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Donegal Paul - On the mend
Lambretta Li186 - crashed and bashed
Vespa T5 Millenium - intact
www.thepilgrimssc.co.uk
www.a4c.co.uk - What are YOU doing?

 

Im fine with the continuous use thing as i say its not the use that
matters its just lifting my leg over the bike thats important, im pretty
sure all else would be ok. I drive a car which is using the feet all the
time with no trouble. I wouldnt expect to ever want to move above a 125.
But no doubt if i get that far the urge for bigger and better will arise!

 

the cont known as Bales1983 (Lee Bales) says...

Get a fucking wheelchair.

 

Thats one avenue im also looking into, i know scooters are easier, ive
ridden them, it just doesnt seem to do it for me, if anyone knows what i
mean.

Lee

 

And why would i wanna do that?

Lee

 

Using the patented Mavis Beacon "Hunt&Peck" Technique, petrolcan

Aaaaaaand, in from left field...

You cont.

Have you got that fucking monstrosity MOTd yet? If not, bung it on a
battery charger every now and again would you?

Ta.

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Nigel - Manufacturer of the "Champion-105" range of rearsets

WS* GHPOTHUF#24 APOSTLE#14 DLC#1 COFF#20 BOTAFOT#150 HYPO#0(KoTL) IbW#41
ZZR1100, Enfield 500 Curry House Racer "The Basmati Rice Burner",
Honda GL1000K2 (On its hols) Kawasaki ZN1300 Voyager "Oh, Oh, It's so big"

 

Bales1983 (Lee Bales) wrote

The odd one or two but they can't run fast and get fed up with being the
butt of the cripple jokes. Their official residence is known as ukpdb,
to which I have thoughtfully cross posted this thread. Aren't I a nice
person.

I've tried. It is all it is cracked up to be and more.

 

Probably, though personally, (and Im fairly sure im an odd one out on UKRM)
I don't have an actual hankering over bigger and bigger bikes really.
I have my Lambretta scooter (currently requiring some repair) and a Vespa
scooter. The latter will happily do 60-65 as a 125 (standard) If i get the
cash I may put a kit in this to make it capable of about 80 but maybe not.
My passion is really the lambretta, which ive uprated to a 186cc and will do
70-75 which on a 44 year old scooter is either really good or possibly
suicidal

So, ask yourself why in the first place you actually want to do this?
I may one day get a "proper" bike, but i may never bother
--
Donegal Paul - On the mend
Lambretta Li186 - crashed and bashed
Vespa T5 Millenium - intact
www.thepilgrimssc.co.uk
www.a4c.co.uk - What are YOU doing?

 

Depends on what you like scooter wise, I dont think i would ever want a
silverwing or one of them maxi scoots but a classic scooter such as a
lambretta, i luv em.
Mind you probably no good to you as theres a foot pedal for the rear brake.
--
Donegal Paul - On the mend
Lambretta Li186 - crashed and bashed
Vespa T5 Millenium - intact
www.thepilgrimssc.co.uk
www.a4c.co.uk - What are YOU doing?

 

Donegal Paul wrote

I didn't know it was a series II.

 

"steve auvache" said to DP

Oh yes, the one true Lambretta
Though there's a series III on fleabay that im soooo tempted by and it ends
tomorrow
--
Donegal Paul - On the mend
Lambretta Li186 - crashed and bashed
Vespa T5 Millenium - intact
www.thepilgrimssc.co.uk
www.a4c.co.uk - What are YOU doing?

 

Donegal Paul wrote

Look you scooter riding poof, if the geezer fancies the kudos and public
denouncement that come with being a biker rather than getting chatted up
by all the boys like some tart on an Italian styling frenzy then fucking
get off his fucking case. Biking needs bikers who don't mind pain and
discomfort. It needs bikers who are prepared to suffer.

 

Bales1983 (Lee Bales) emerged from their own little world to say

Get a 500cc Yamaha TMax. Quite nippy.