I mean how can a handicap person operate a motorcycle?
2007-07-19 07:21:41 · 16 answers · asked by hurley97013 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
There is a common misconception that handicapped means
"wheelchair bound"
I have a handicapped parking pass because of knee surgery, and I can walk, (sort of) and ride a motorcycle too.
My father has one due to a heart condition, and he can drive too.
2007-07-19 07:30:00 · answer #1 · answered by Trump 2020 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My brother was in a bad wreck on his crotch rocket is now considered 80% handicapped due to the extensive surgery. He drives a Z28 with a manual transmission and still rides dirt and cruisers. He can't ride crotch rockets because he lost a lot of mobility in his right leg. (Can't get his foot on the peg) Handicapped just means you have something wrong physically. It does not mean you are unable to function.
2007-07-19 08:32:59 · answer #2 · answered by Rek T 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Might be a heart condition or something else that doesn't show. Such a person could handle a small motorcycle, or even a large motorcycle with a low center of gravity.
2007-07-19 08:30:04 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the same way a handicapped person operates a car, van, or truck. They drive them. Not all handicaps preclude a person from using a two-wheeled vehicle.
2007-07-19 07:25:17 · answer #4 · answered by Michael J 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
A person can ride even if he cant walk far. It makes more sense than handicap parking in front of gyms or Home Depot.
2007-07-19 09:17:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
The same way a handicap person can ask a question on Yahoo Answers!
A co-worker of mine rides a Harley, and he has a prosthetic leg, and he rides it very well, thank you very much!
2007-07-20 03:33:11 · answer #6 · answered by strech 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've seen this a few times. Just because he is handicapped doesn't mean is missing a limb. He could have a heart problem or a hip replacement or something. Or maybe he is just really old.
2007-07-19 07:25:56 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
My buddy lost his left arm when a motorist wiped him out!
He simply moved the clutch lever over to the right and re-took his test.
His artificial arm just clips to the left bar. ( It has a habit of detaching at over 100mph and really freaks people out as it flaps in the breeze behind him)
I really don't know how severe of an injury would have to be to stop you riding but the loss of a single limb does not appear to be a barrier.
I have no problem with going passenger with my friend who I don't really consider 'disabled'.. you should see him strip a bike while he rolls a cigarette.... awsome!
2007-07-19 13:44:34 · answer #8 · answered by Nick 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's not "Handicapped".
It's "Disabled". Means not having full ability.
See the other answers for a description.
2007-07-19 09:45:49 · answer #9 · answered by Firecracker . 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you can operate a motorcycle if your handicapped.. say you have a prostetic leg or something and drive an automatic bike...
2007-07-19 07:27:22 · answer #10 · answered by Bruce 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋