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[Bkizz]

I am selling my 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 650R that I had custom modified to ride after my injury. It uses a set of legs dubbed “landing gear” that the rider can raise and lower as needed. The "landing gear" parts were professionally machined from aircraft grade aluminum (aside from the steel legs). The bike also uses an electric shift cylinder built into the swing arm that is controlled from two buttons on the handle bars.

Other modifications made to the bike include raised handle bars, a gear indicator built into the gauge cluster, aluminum foot plates, frame slider pegs, leg straps and a modified seat with a gel pad. The bike was also lowered to make getting on and off from a wheelchair easy. The raised handle bars give it more of a “touring” seat position to keep body weight off the arms and avoid fatigue for someone without core control. I had the bike professionally painted by an airbrush artist to pay homage to my SHOEI helmet that saved my life during my accident. The artwork is “ghosted” meaning that it is not fully visible until it is in direct sunlight.

It has a clear title and has been well maintained with 11,725 miles. I've put 2,500+ miles on the bike in the last 2 years it has been the one thing that has made me feel truly "normal" again. It's also a great feeling to get away from the wheelchair once in awhile and cruise with some friends.

Here are several Youtube videos I made showing how it all works.

Motorcycle Modified for a Paraplegic

Paraplegic Motorcycle Rider's View

Paraplegic Riding a Motorcycle Again

Click HERE to view more photos.

I'm asking $7,000. Please let me know if you are interested or have any questions!

Edited by Bkizz, 28 December 2011 - 02:52 AM.

[AussieBrad]

Looks great, hope you have some success..

[Bkizz]

AussieBrad, on 28 December 2011 - 03:38 AM, said:

Looks great, hope you have some success..

Thanks!!

[Bkizz]

Bump!

[Bkizz]

Gonna be getting warm soon!

[Jeramie630]

Wish I could afford it!! We're did you get all the work done on it at?

[Bkizz]

Jeramie630, on 19 March 2012 - 06:15 PM, said:

Wish I could afford it!! We're did you get all the work done on it at?

I hired a local machinist and had some help from friends putting it all together.

[edlee]

I strikes me that this isn't something one rides when alone. Andrew Meddings just modified his bike, to go one a weeklong ride with a few of his friends. I think he would be interested in your "landing gear", as his isn't up to the task.

Yours, on the other hand, might looks like it would work better. Have you had any problem with road rash on the bottom leg on a laydown? It looks pretty exposed.

I love the bike,, and wish I was ten years younger. I'm sure you will find someone who wants to get back on a bike,,,, even if it is a "cow".
ed

[Bkizz]

edlee, on 28 March 2012 - 08:37 PM, said:

I strikes me that this isn't something one rides when alone. Andrew Meddings just modified his bike, to go one a weeklong ride with a few of his friends. I think he would be interested in your "landing gear", as his isn't up to the task.

Yours, on the other hand, might looks like it would work better. Have you had any problem with road rash on the bottom leg on a laydown? It looks pretty exposed.

I love the bike,, and wish I was ten years younger. I'm sure you will find someone who wants to get back on a bike,,,, even if it is a "cow".
ed

I've ridden several times by myself but I prefer to ride with other riders just to be safe. The landing gear works great and I have not laid the bike down.

[RSV4 _sean]

Hi, the bike looks great, it's a shame I'm in the UK otherwise I would of been interested.
I had my motorcycle accident which left me in a chair last July and now the weather is getting better and friends are going out on rides again it's driving me nuts that I can't get out again.
I came across your YouTube videos when I was in hospital and was great inspiration, so are you retiring from biking or changing for something different?

[Bkizz]

 RSV4 _sean, on 04 April 2012 - 05:50 PM, said:

Hi, the bike looks great, it's a shame I'm in the UK otherwise I would of been interested.
I had my motorcycle accident which left me in a chair last July and now the weather is getting better and friends are going out on rides again it's driving me nuts that I can't get out again.
I came across your YouTube videos when I was in hospital and was great inspiration, so are you retiring from biking or changing for something different?

Glad you found it inspirational. As you can see, it's still possible!!!

To answer your question I am getting ready to have surgery and have some other major expenses coming up. I really just need the cash.

[shelby]

Hi. Nice bike! I hope you find someone to buy it. I was wondering how you kept your legs and feet on the bike? I watched your video and saw you used straps just below the knee. Do you use anything else to stay on the bike? I was injured in a car accident 10years ago at T3/4. My fiancee is a keen biker and we have been trying to work out a way of me going on the back of his bike. It is something I really want to share with him as he really enjoys going out on rides. Do you have any ideas how we could do it?
Thanks. Any advice would be helpful.

[Bkizz]

 shelby, on 17 April 2012 - 08:16 AM, said:

Hi. Nice bike! I hope you find someone to buy it. I was wondering how you kept your legs and feet on the bike? I watched your video and saw you used straps just below the knee. Do you use anything else to stay on the bike? I was injured in a car accident 10years ago at T3/4. My fiancee is a keen biker and we have been trying to work out a way of me going on the back of his bike. It is something I really want to share with him as he really enjoys going out on rides. Do you have any ideas how we could do it?
Thanks. Any advice would be helpful.

I think if you had similar leg straps and just held onto him you could definitely do it. I never felt like I was sliding around on the seat. When a motorcycle leans into a turn, gravity pulls your butt into the seat unlike when you turn in a car and gravity pulls you to the left or right.

PS: The bike is now SOLD!