One arm, one leg, freaking amazing

JeffM · March 21st, 2011, 02:13 PM

Link to original page on Vimeo.

Absolute RESPECT

austexjg · March 21st, 2011, 02:18 PM

Wow - total respect.

bob706 · March 21st, 2011, 02:39 PM

amazing

Alex · March 21st, 2011, 07:32 PM

setasai · March 21st, 2011, 10:34 PM

Umm, amazing! How did they get the controls to work out? The one hand would have to do clutch/brake/throttle and one foot would have to do both brake and shift. That's a lot to fit on one side.

gogoKawi · March 21st, 2011, 11:26 PM

This is the stuff that makes me believe that just about anything is possible if you put your mind to it. Awesome!

Postiez · March 22nd, 2011, 12:19 AM

Not only getting around but hauling ass, amazing.

Did he lose his limbs in a motorcycle accident? or at least after he knew how to ride? LEARNING how to ride with that disability seems like it would be incredibly hard.

spooph · March 22nd, 2011, 11:00 AM

That's awesome! NOt just hauling ass, but passing fools.. How humiliating would that be?

JeffM · March 22nd, 2011, 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Postiez

Not only getting around but hauling ass, amazing.

Did he lose his limbs in a motorcycle accident? or at least after he knew how to ride? LEARNING how to ride with that disability seems like it would be incredibly hard.

Found out who he is: Alan Kempster (Love his number plate - "1/2"

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We all like to complain about being sore or injured when riding motorcycles. Well let us introduce you to Alan Kempster. Alan was out for a riding one day when a truck driven by a drunk driver hit him on his motorcycle. Alan lost his right arm and leg in the accident. Most people would have give up extreme sports or sports all together. Alan instead of feeling sorry for himself decided to take up water skiing.

Alan then decided he wants to return to motorcycles and ride again. Alan rigged up a Left Hand throttle, brake, and clutch configuration. He racing now in Formula 400 with race number is 1/2 fitting to his situation.

Alan Kempster is a truly inspirational person by returning to motorcycles and what most people would say is impossible. Well we take our hat off to Alan and his determiniation.

gogoKawi · March 22nd, 2011, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spooph

That's awesome! NOt just hauling ass, but passing fools.. How humiliating would that be?

Why would it be humiliating?

gfloyd2002 · March 22nd, 2011, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by gogoKawi

Why would it be humiliating?

I could beat you with one arm tied behind my back! Or completely missing!

I would love to see his left hand throttle/brake/clutch configuration, or even better a video of him operating it during a race. Some of my favorite motogp shots are always of the hand control operation -- so smooth. This guy was so great in the video below, his hand control must be just complete artwork.

(Edit: lol, just did a search to try to find pics of his controls. Didn't find them yet, but found the following comments on other bbs: "Hmm, wonder if A-Stars makes stump sliders?" and "Wow, I've heard racers take cutting bike weight seriously, but geez.") Also found this vid of Alan Kempster:

Link to original page on YouTube.

gogoKawi · March 22nd, 2011, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by gfloyd2002

I could beat you with one arm tied behind my back! Or completely missing!

I guess I have a different perspective. Humiliating would be the guy in the video giving everyone on the track a 20 second head start, and as he passed everyone, he gives them the middle finger. In this video, he is showing that he is a pretty good rider. It just so happens that he is missing an arm and a leg. To say that it's humiliating insinuates that this guy is at a disadvantage, which doesn't seem to be the case at all.

Cazper · March 22nd, 2011, 07:53 PM

That is beyond amazing!!! That guy is incredible!!!

gfloyd2002 · March 22nd, 2011, 08:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gogoKawi

I guess I have a different perspective. Humiliating would be the guy in the video giving everyone on the track a 20 second head start, and as he passed everyone, he gives them the middle finger. In this video, he is showing that he is a pretty good rider. It just so happens that he is missing an arm and a leg. To say that it's humiliating insinuates that this guy is at a disadvantage, which doesn't seem to be the case at all.

We have a similar perspective. But to see what someone with skill and hard work can accomplish with less certainly makes one feel as if one could do more, no?

JS73 · March 28th, 2011, 07:54 AM

That is absolutely amazing!!

Postiez · March 29th, 2011, 10:25 AM

I see so many people who are obviously good riders missing limbs due to accidents. It's the only thing about riding that really scares me.

Whiskey · September 5th, 2012, 04:54 PM

This guy races bikes, with his right arm gone from the shoulder & right leg gone from above the knee.

Link to original page on YouTube.

Kevin2109 · September 5th, 2012, 05:00 PM

Seen the track clip before, but not the story

Very touching

austexjg · September 5th, 2012, 05:04 PM

Just awesome.....

flippn · September 5th, 2012, 07:17 PM

Cool video, thanks for sharing.

Alex · September 5th, 2012, 07:43 PM

/merged

gt_turbo · September 7th, 2012, 02:46 PM

amazing determination for his passion. mad props!

ai4px · September 7th, 2012, 02:55 PM

Total respect sums it up pretty well! WOW.... Guess he can lay it way down on the right before his stump drags. Amazing!!!!

We're not worthy!!

R1Chronicles · September 19th, 2012, 09:21 PM

disadvantage, hell no. What an unfair advantage, better aerodynamics and his power to weight ratio would kick ass ... total respect ...

Nemesis · February 12th, 2013, 12:49 PM

Link to original page on YouTube.

Gad dang this youtube link. Plz Alex...make it so we can just post the link like every other discussion forums. Plllzzzzzzzzzz. LOL

Here's the link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TNKuesBVmYs

choneofakind · February 12th, 2013, 12:52 PM

This one?

Link to original page on YouTube.

Alex · February 12th, 2013, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Nemesis

Gad dang this youtube link. Plz Alex...make it so we can just post the link like every other discussion forums. Plllzzzzzzzzzz. LOL

Nah, I like watching you struggle.

/merged

Nemesis · February 12th, 2013, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex

Nah, I like watching you struggle.

/merged

Hahaha!

mlj2093 · February 28th, 2013, 05:28 PM

The left turns are just impressive. There is so little keeping him on the bike. This is amazing!

Joshorilla · February 28th, 2013, 05:56 PM

No fair, he's got a weight advantage!

Dragonracer76 · March 20th, 2013, 01:22 AM

This is freaking awesome. I have a friend with one arm that has always wanted to learn to ride but was afraid you wouldn't be able to because of his ability. I'll have to show him this.

psych0hans · March 20th, 2013, 02:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by R1Chronicles

disadvantage, hell no. What an unfair advantage, better aerodynamics and his power to weight ratio would kick ass ... total respect ...

Major Props!!!!

March 21st, 2011, 02:13 PM	#1
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Cazper ninjaholic Name: Dustin Location: Oceanside, CA Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09' SE 250R (sold), 03' ZX-6R, 99' XL1200C SP Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 3	That is beyond amazing!!! That guy is incredible!!! __________________________________________________ 09' SE Ninja 250R $2,547.83 worth of mods installed... come on Unregistered, you know you want to know what? Check my Blog "Modification List"

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JS73 ninjette.org guru Name: Joel Location: Orlando, FL Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 250 Posts: 256	That is absolutely amazing!! __________________________________________________ WERA #273 Novice Boogeyman Racing.

March 21st, 2011, 02:18 PM	#2
austexjg ninjette.org sage Name: J.G. Location: Austin Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 zx6r Green/Black, (ex-)Diablo Black '09 Ninja 250r Posts: 959	Wow - total respect.

March 21st, 2011, 02:39 PM	#3
bob706 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Sean Location: Mary Esther, FL Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 1998 HD Road King Posts: A lot.	amazing

March 21st, 2011, 10:34 PM	#5
setasai ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Brian Location: Detroit, MI Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Green Posts: A lot.	Umm, amazing! How did they get the controls to work out? The one hand would have to do clutch/brake/throttle and one foot would have to do both brake and shift. That's a lot to fit on one side.

March 21st, 2011, 11:26 PM	#6
gogoKawi ninjette.org sage Name: Dre Location: DMV Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Ninja 300, 2008 ZX6, 2011 Ninja 1000 Posts: 622	This is the stuff that makes me believe that just about anything is possible if you put your mind to it. Awesome!

March 22nd, 2011, 12:19 AM	#7
Postiez ninjette.org member Name: Nick Location: SALT LAKE CITY, UT Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): Red '08 250 Posts: 233	Not only getting around but hauling ass, amazing. Did he lose his limbs in a motorcycle accident? or at least after he knew how to ride? LEARNING how to ride with that disability seems like it would be incredibly hard.

March 29th, 2011, 10:25 AM	#16
Postiez ninjette.org member Name: Nick Location: SALT LAKE CITY, UT Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): Red '08 250 Posts: 233	I see so many people who are obviously good riders missing limbs due to accidents. It's the only thing about riding that really scares me.

September 5th, 2012, 04:54 PM	#17
Whiskey ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Morgan Location: A city twinned with Kawasaki Join Date: Nov 2011 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250, 2010 STR 675 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	One arm, one leg & races bikes This guy races bikes, with his right arm gone from the shoulder & right leg gone from above the knee. Link to original page on YouTube.

September 5th, 2012, 05:00 PM	#18
Kevin2109 KThanksBye Name: Kevin Location: Orange County Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 zx636r Posts: A lot.	Seen the track clip before, but not the story Very touching __________________________________________________ ----> My Youtube! <---- Unregistered, watch my youtube page!

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austexjg ninjette.org sage Name: J.G. Location: Austin Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 zx6r Green/Black, (ex-)Diablo Black '09 Ninja 250r Posts: 959	Just awesome..... __________________________________________________ Anyone can go fast in a straight line.... Once you go track, you never go back....

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flippn ninjette.org member Name: Neil Location: Austin, TX Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 Posts: 45	Cool video, thanks for sharing.

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September 7th, 2012, 02:46 PM	#22
gt_turbo ninjette.org sage Name: L Location: WI Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): '09 250R, '13 CBR500R Posts: 709	amazing determination for his passion. mad props!

September 7th, 2012, 02:55 PM	#23
ai4px ninjette.org sage Name: Wes Location: Sumter SC Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 650r 2009 Vulcan 800 2005 Posts: 557	Total respect sums it up pretty well! WOW.... Guess he can lay it way down on the right before his stump drags. Amazing!!!! We're not worthy!! __________________________________________________ It's all about the curves. If you ride, you understand. If you have a stick skinny g/f and ride, you're 1/2 way there.

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R1Chronicles Rambling Madman Name: Scott Location: Calgary, Canada Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): R1 07 Posts: 232	disadvantage, hell no. What an unfair advantage, better aerodynamics and his power to weight ratio would kick ass ... total respect ... __________________________________________________ Pass on Hills and Corners

February 12th, 2013, 12:49 PM	#25
Nemesis CVMA #74 WSMC #750 Name: Nemesis Location: On the track Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): All of them Posts: A lot.	One arm, one leg - no worries, mate! Link to original page on YouTube. Gad dang this youtube link. Plz Alex...make it so we can just post the link like every other discussion forums. Plllzzzzzzzzzz. LOL Here's the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TNKuesBVmYs __________________________________________________

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February 28th, 2013, 05:28 PM	#29
mlj2093 ninjette.org member Name: Matt Location: Norfolk, VA Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Kawi 250 SE Posts: 105	The left turns are just impressive. There is so little keeping him on the bike. This is amazing!

February 28th, 2013, 05:56 PM	#30
Joshorilla Bass Master General Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 24	No fair, he's got a weight advantage!

March 20th, 2013, 01:22 AM	#31
Dragonracer76 ninjette.org member Name: Jason Location: Cabot, AR Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: 209	This is freaking awesome. I have a friend with one arm that has always wanted to learn to ride but was afraid you wouldn't be able to because of his ability. I'll have to show him this. __________________________________________________ Beards make everything better. ATGATT

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