View Full Version : Wayne Rainey rides again, 26 years after the accident
pete376403
9th November 2019, 11:38
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=imqwHIjwO2w&feature=share&fbclid=IwAR2C4c57bka5SE3oTsriL8nZ783bYPEejGCqsLxgb i1C0APG7BS1gQR7zvo
F5 Dave
9th November 2019, 12:43
That was friggin awesome. Thank you for posting that.
frogfeaturesFZR
9th November 2019, 12:50
Magic, thanks for posting :2thumbsup
tigertim20
10th November 2019, 20:29
That was awesome. Cheers:niceone:
russd7
11th November 2019, 18:33
saw that today, very cool
Navy Boy
13th November 2019, 06:57
I watched it last night.
Cool.
Very cool!
Thanks. :niceone:
Gremlin
15th November 2019, 23:12
Agreed, an excellent watch.
Swoop
19th November 2019, 19:48
Damn. That's a great watch! Cheers for posting it up.
OAB: Do you have any thoughts on the system he's using for the gear changes? Interesting technology.
pete376403
19th November 2019, 20:01
I read an article in Two Wheels yonks ago about a sidecar rig (road) for a paraplegic which had a similar system - the indicator switch was repurposed for up / down shift direction and a microswitch in the clutch lever triggered the solenoid. Most difficult part was finding the push/pull solenoid with enough grunt.
onearmedbandit
19th November 2019, 20:09
OAB: Do you have any thoughts on the system he's using for the gear changes? Interesting technology.
I've seen a few variations of it but that's a very nice piece of kit. Luckily for me I can still use a conventional shifter, although I did just add a Translogic IntelliShift quickshifter to the bike last night. Even for two armed riders I'd recommend it, for me it just means using the clutch less keeping my hand less occupied.
rastuscat
21st November 2019, 10:53
I've seen a few variations of it but that's a very nice piece of kit. Luckily for me I can still use a conventional shifter, although I did just add a Translogic IntelliShift quickshifter to the bike last night. Even for two armed riders I'd recommend it, for me it just means using the clutch less keeping my hand less occupied.
I've just bought another German behemoth that has a quick shifter. I'm loving it. It takes a bit if learning, but it's great when I get it right.
onearmedbandit
22nd November 2019, 10:36
I've just bought another German behemoth that has a quick shifter. I'm loving it. It takes a bit if learning, but it's great when I get it right.
It's taken a couple rides to get used to not backing off the throttle naturally but yeah I wouldn't go back. I don't need it every gear change but when I do, well it's there.
rastuscat
27th November 2019, 04:50
It's taken a couple rides to get used to not backing off the throttle naturally but yeah I wouldn't go back. I don't need it every gear change but when I do, well it's there.
Still polishing the gear changing but it's great.
Out of interest, I'd be interested in whatever stories you have of various adaptations people have made to their bikes arising from necessity.
You got much?
roogazza
27th November 2019, 05:42
Still polishing the gear changing but it's great.
Out of interest, I'd be interested in whatever stories you have of various adaptations people have made to their bikes arising from necessity.
You got much?
I've had three Ops on my right knee ,but still my surgeon still insists a replacement is not for me yet because I'm too active !!!!
I have changed the pegs on my K6 to ones that are 25mm lower.
Doesn't seem much, but it really helps !
rastuscat
27th November 2019, 07:29
I've had three Ops on my right knee ,but still my surgeon still insists a replacement is not for me yet because I'm too active !!!!
I have changed the pegs on my K6 to ones that are 25mm lower.
Doesn't seem much, but it really helps !
Compared to OABs mods, lower pegs are a cinch.
onearmedbandit
27th November 2019, 08:28
Still polishing the gear changing but it's great.
Out of interest, I'd be interested in whatever stories you have of various adaptations people have made to their bikes arising from necessity.
You got much?
Had a ride out to LR and back yesterday, first chance to ride on the open road with and what a difference. One set of corners in particular had me having to either short shift or hold the gear longer than preferred due to not being properly able to back of the throttle to upshift during the left to right transition. Now with the QS that's no longer an issue.
I've not personally met anyone riding with a disability, although I've helped a few see there is still hope. Check this site out, I've not needed their help but they are right on top of assisting disabled riders return to motorcycling.
http://www.nabd.org.uk/adaptations/
rastuscat
27th November 2019, 11:33
Had a ride out to LR and back yesterday, first chance to ride on the open road with and what a difference. One set of corners in particular had me having to either short shift or hold the gear longer than preferred due to not being properly able to back of the throttle to upshift during the left to right transition. Now with the QS that's no longer an issue.
I've not personally met anyone riding with a disability, although I've helped a few see there is still hope. Check this site out, I've not needed their help but they are right on top of assisting disabled riders return to motorcycling.
http://www.nabd.org.uk/adaptations/
Just for the record, that wheelie back in 2006 is still one of my favorite motorcycle moments.
onearmedbandit
27th November 2019, 11:59
Just for the record, that wheelie back in 2006 is still one of my favorite motorcycle moments.
Just doing my bit, you know, better work stories 'n all that.
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