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Clubroom => General Discussion => Topic started by: nick840 on June 09, 2011, 09:02:02 pm

Title: help if you can
Post by: nick840 on June 09, 2011, 09:02:02 pm
hey fellas i came across this in my local paper today (sutherland shire leader)and have been compelled to get it out there any way i can

(http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj130/nickwedd/untitled.jpg)

i dont know this kid but he is the same age as my son who lives to ride

thanks nick
Title: Re: help if you can
Post by: cyclegod on June 09, 2011, 09:09:41 pm
A prosthetic leg that attaches to the foot peg like a cyclist uses and a thumb operated rear brake (ala Mick Doohan) should see him riding again.
Title: Re: help if you can
Post by: brent j on June 09, 2011, 09:13:09 pm
Perhaps look at the "clake" if they still make them, it's a clutch and rear brake in one hand lever.
Title: Re: help if you can
Post by: john d on June 09, 2011, 11:58:34 pm
nick,
 We have an ISDT vet that still rides with us at our yearly ISDT Reunion Ride.
 This guy is my HERO.
(http://i439.photobucket.com/albums/qq113/sachs175/dsc01275.jpg)

(http://i439.photobucket.com/albums/qq113/sachs175/dsc01312.jpg)
 
You may be able to contact him from the info below.

He will know exactly what will work for the young man

John Greenrose
9219 US Hwy 42 #d
Box 170
Prospect, KY 40059
[email protected]

I hope this is some help,
john d.
Title: Re: help if you can
Post by: tony27 on June 10, 2011, 05:05:43 am
Quote from: brent j on June 09, 2011, 09:13:09 pm
Perhaps look at the "clake" if they still make them, it's a clutch and rear brake in one hand lever.
They are still in business, theres always a link on the trials australia site.
Title: Re: help if you can
Post by: nick840 on June 10, 2011, 05:43:12 am
hey riders thanks for the interest and replys

i figure from the article the reason the prostetic leg is so expensive is that it will enable scott to really ride mx as safe as possible

a few years ago i came across a bloke riding at louee mx complex who was riding with one arm clearing all the jumps it was amazing
Title: Re: help if you can
Post by: crash n bern on June 10, 2011, 06:04:05 pm
Years ago there was an ex U.S soldier that lost both legs. One above the knee and one below who rode a Sportster around the world to encourage amputees to live a full life.  He had a book signing at a run I attended in the States.  His name escapes me at the moment though.
Title: Re: help if you can
Post by: nick840 on June 11, 2011, 06:25:26 pm
hey fellas if anyone does donate please post it here or pm me and i will make good on the promise i put here
http://www.dirtbikeworld.net/forum/showthread.php?t=81848&page=2

sent the article to everyone on our email list (friends and family)and raised another $170 ;D
Title: Re: help if you can
Post by: nick840 on June 23, 2011, 08:11:04 pm
news update good news

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