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Thanks to some GREAT people and sponsoring companies, my new quad is completely ready. First off, I need to thank Mr Rick James for sending me in all the right directions. He probably saved me countless hours in research and thousands of dollars due to mistakes and unnecassary expendatures.

Another major contribution to this excellent machine is Brad Meisner from ParaPros racing in Sun City Ca. Brad has done this kind of set up numerious times and NOBODY will do a better job. The installation was so professional that it looks like it came this way from the factory and more important than looks is that all the adaptive equipment performs like it is factory installed.
http://www.paraprosracing.com/index.html

Brad is also the one who insisted I contact REKLUSE Motor Sports for their z-Start centrifugal clutch system with the 2 finger override and the z-Start brake kit. With this PRIMO set up, there is no need for a traditional manual clutch and the rear brake lever is moved from your right foot to your left hand where the clutch lever used to be. Mounted on the same perch as the rear brake lever is a small clutch override lever for feathering the clutch when needed. The entire system was shipped out FedEx overnight and I received it within 48 hours. Patrick at REKLUSE was super nice and offered me some sponsorship. He is interested in where and how much I ride and also wants my feedback on how the clutch performs. My answer is Flawlessly!!! Thank You Patrick and REKLUSE Motor Sports. http://www.rekluse.com/z_start_pro_details

The electronic shifter is made in England by a company called KLIKTRONICS. This shifter not only looks trick, but works great everytime with no problems other than me learning the proper pressure and duration to use the shift buttons. I am also able to find neutral with the engine running and at a complete stop. The electronic control box is small (about the size of a cigarette pack) and Brad did a fantastic job of installing it under the seat in the same compartment as the battery with all wires neatly run and tied together for a very "finished" look. Gail is the US distributor for KLIKTRONICS, easy to talk to and is located in Florida. She is a very nice lady and willing to help out in anyway possable. http://www.disabledmotorcyclerider.com/shifters.html

My son and I installed Pro Armor Nerf bars to help protect my feet and legs, Pro Armor full frame skid plate and swing arm guard to protect the entire bottom against rocks and stuff. I use a simple bungie cord on each foot to hold my boots/feet on the pegs and from flying off the nerf bars. Also, I ALWAYS wear full gear.

Last weekend I ran the Adelanto Grand Prix in the Beg Quad division. The largest desert race in the Western United States. The promotor (Desert Vipors) said I was the first Paraplegic to run the Grand Prix in it's 28 yr history. I didn't have a podium finish but didn't get last either. The course was absolutely BRUTAL!! The quads ran last so there were Huge potholes, deep ruts and trenches, 4 foot tall whoops and rollers that were squared off due to all the 4strokes. I was determined to finish. As I entered the motocross section on my last lap, I heard huge applause from the crowd as they were cheering me on. I would have finished in a better position if I had use of my legs and knees to help squeeze the tank and cushion the bumps throughout the course.
I was interviewed over the PA system in front of thousands of fans and fellow racers. . My son, Darryl Jr kicked ass in his moto and took 1st place in the 250 Nov class. This weekend was one of the coolest experiences of my life. http://desertvipersmc.com/adelanto/

Pretty nice set up!!! Makes my old Polaris 250 look like an antique.

How long a race is that?

Joe

Hey Joe,

Sorry for the slow response...Just busy.

It's actually very funny and ironic that you say that about your "old Polaris 250." That's exactly what I have been riding for the past 6+ years...A Trailblazer 250....Fun machine and pretty bulletproof. I rode the piss out of mine, almost always full throttle, until it finally blew up while at Dumont Dunes over New Years. That's what gave me the idea to get a "real" quad. (Don't get me wrong, the Trailblazer is a blast and I loved mine. It does exactly what it is designed to do and someday soon I plan on fixing it for the girlfriend to ride). My new Suzuki is FAST, dependable and climbs like I never imagined it could!

Adelanto Grand Prix was about an 8 mile course X 3 Laps (about 24 mi total) and it really gave me a beating. Didn't crash or get hurt, didn't break the quad and Finished the race...So it was a success. Ended up last to cross the finishline ( on the scoreboard) but a dozen or so quads didn't finish due to mechanical breakdown or the rider couldn't continue.... and I was the ONLY para to compete. I also have only been able to practice on this quad for a few weeks. Much different then the Polaris. I feel pretty darn good about how I performed.

We rode in the dunes last weekend (without paddles) and I am still impressed with the Suzukis overall performance.

If you have anymore questions, feel free to shoot them my way.

Darryl