I have knee replacements in both legs. Are there any motorcycles I could ride and I'm a beginner too?

Question

I'm only 5" with short legs. I also have a fused left wrist so it doesn't bend. I've always wanted to learn to ride a motorcycle. My family either has dirt bikes or Harley's but I have an old bicycle with the brakes on the pedals. Should I just not even think about it at this point with all my injuries>

Answer 1

My husband just recovered from a motorcycle accident that damaged his knee's. He installed forward controls, so his legs would be stretched out on his new Harley 1200 custom low, and he adjusted the handle bars cause he's only 5'6". I'm not sure how to handle the wrist thing, as I'm a beginner myself. But I'm sure there's some way to have it modified.

Answer 2

I've been riding motorcycles since 1998. Lately I've been looking into motorcycles with sidecars. I saw one at a motorcycle convention in Houston called a Ural. It's relatively cheap, especially for one with a sidecar (from $9,000-$11,000).

Because it's a 3-wheeler, it's a lot easier to ride when it comes to getting over the fear of not having your feet on the ground (it doesn't fall over at a complete stop), and you'll definitely not need to put down your feet and damage your knees. I did find, though, that it's a lot different of a ride than a regular 2-wheel motorcycle (I felt like I was learning how to ride all over again). The shifting is the same (except with a reverse lever catch, which works independently from the regular shifter, so you'll still learn how to shift). The problem is in the physics of riding with a big hunk of metal dragging on your right side. You're also not leaning into turns, and the right turns will make you really nervous (the sidecar starts picking up off the ground). It probably rides more like an atv than a motorcycle.

Also, there's a Ukranian company called Dnepr which makes the same kind of motorcycles, but haven't had as much Quality Control as the Urals have had. They're also about 1/2 the price (I've gotten $5500 quotes for a fully assembled and shipped unit). Problem is, as a beginner, you're probably less prone to want to WORK on the motorcycle, so I'd suggest the Ural.

The motorcycle/sidecar unit will help you keep from stretching out your knees and blowing them out. They turn heads, too! Otherwise, try a light cruiser, like a Honda Shadow. They sit lower (so you can put your feet down comfortably). Stay away from sport bikes, not only because they sit higher, but also because some of your body weight will lie directly on your wrists.

Hope that helped!

Answer 3

You said you are 5 inches.
5 feet would be written as 5'

5 feet is really small to be riding a motorcycle. I would not recommend that you get a manual bike. If you choose to, I would recommend a Kawasaki Ninja 250R for somebody your height, and since you are a beginner. They are ABSOLUTELY EXCELLENT to begin on. They should be a little shorter than most, and are about $3,000 brand new. Go to any motorcycle dealer and talk with one of the sales guys, and he will let you sit on different motorcycles, and if it is a bigger dealer, they will probably have 250R's there. At one of the dealers around here, they have 250R's in the ladies section(since they are chick bikes!)
Once I had my chain lock up while I was going around a corner, and it was like the bike froze in place, like it hit a concrete wall and completely stopped. It threw me to the ground, and my knees crashed into the pavement. I thought I was OK, but now I wonder if I have permanent knee problems as a result of it?

Overall, I probably wouldn't recommend riding for you. If you are married, maybe talk your guy into learning to ride (if he doesn't) of if you aren't, almost every guy that rides wouldn't mind taking a little thing like you around... besides, you are so much easier to maneuver with due to your size (in reference to carrying a passenger on the motorcycle)

Answer 4

I wouldn't do it but, if you have to I would purchase a bike with forward foot controls so your legs are straighter when you ride. Any bike can be lowered to fit your height, some easier than others. You will probably need to look for a bike that has an easy clutch on it. The clutch is much easier to pull in.

Good Luck

Answer 5

Check out Route 66 Ridley Motorcycles. Get this, they are automatic, light, and low. They are American made and have that great american sound. All you have to do is twist the throttle and go. The seat hieght is only 24 inches so you will still have your feet on the ground. If you want to ride there is no better bike in the world. Check it out at www.automaticchoppers.com

Answer 6

i'm incredibly sorry to pay attention approximately your mare and your knee! i recently became into clinically determined with Ankylosing Spondylitis which reasons bone fusion and deformation alongside with extreme soreness. I even have it in the two knees, back and Pelvis. i'm nonetheless using even however my Dr. instructed me to not. For me i'm lots happier using than to maintain thinking that i will on no account experience returned. I do take it slowly and don't omit my limits. as quickly as I start up hurting i'm getting off and take some days off in the previous i come again on returned. i might get better out of your injury and artwork on strengthening and dealing with your soreness than subject approximately using dazzling now . once you do come again to using take it sluggish and and stay far off from long era of using circumstances until you have made an entire restoration. it could take a number of months or possibly a 365 days in the previous you experience prevalent returned (without soreness). Your Dr. provide you workouts and placed you in a PT application. This sounds humorous yet you could take a seat on an massive exercising ball and do posting workouts. this might help with strengthening your knee and you will additionally get to appreciate once you're arranged yet wait until your bones have healed. i might verify including your PT or physician first in the previous beginning up. uncertain if this facilitates you yet take it elementary and bear in mind that is going to take time in all likelihood as much as a 365 days. do not rush it or you're able to do further injury. good success to you and wishing you an entire restoration. Kim

Answer 7

I wouldn't do it. It's not common to have the lateral strength in your knees after that kind of repair you need for a bike. Dropping a 500 pound chunk of steel on your leg might not feel too good.

Answer 8

I would go for it. Your left hand should be fine as long as you are able to pull in the clutch lever. Your knees should be fine as long as it doesn't bother you to have them bent for an extended period of time. As far as a bike, a Ninja 250 would be good as they are quite short, light, and super easy to maneuver.

Answer 9

if you really want a motorcycle, try to find a good Honda 400A Automatic, aka Hondamatic.

They are great if you find one in good condition and are a pleasure to ride, you need not learn to shift gears as it only has two forwards gears and no clutch.

just google Hondamatic 400A

Answer 10

No - it's an inherently dangerous activity. Why would you risk your legs just to ride a motorcycle?