I made a little video (which accidentally is a little longer than i expected :P ) explaining some details about the accident.
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Thanx ;)
Showing posts with label amputee. Show all posts
Showing posts with label amputee. Show all posts
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Sunday, February 10, 2008
Amputee Rider - My very FIRST newspaper article!
This is another FIRST for me!
My very own newspaper article! Featured in one of the leading newspaper here in Malaysia. The title reads:
"Lost a leg, but doesn't lost his spirit"
It basically tells you about how the accident happened, how my reaction towards the accidents, how i put my helmet and glove next to my bed during my recovery, about my comeback to biking, my Yamma-Monster FZR1000 and my GT-1, about how i became the FIRST AMPUTEE TO EVER LAP THE SEPANG CIRCUIT and about how i wanted to become an inspiration to others.
My very own newspaper article! Featured in one of the leading newspaper here in Malaysia. The title reads:
"Lost a leg, but doesn't lost his spirit"
It basically tells you about how the accident happened, how my reaction towards the accidents, how i put my helmet and glove next to my bed during my recovery, about my comeback to biking, my Yamma-Monster FZR1000 and my GT-1, about how i became the FIRST AMPUTEE TO EVER LAP THE SEPANG CIRCUIT and about how i wanted to become an inspiration to others.
Wednesday, July 25, 2007
Amputee Rider in The Making - Episode 5
Hello Boys and Girls.
Time for another episode of, Amputee Rider in The Making.
As the title suggest, on the 15th of July 2007, i lost my virginity the very first time for having my first official crash
To begin with, when i arrived in Sepang, i realized that my tube was damaged and my rear tire is losing pressure.
Didn't notice that the day before, then again, i had it on double stand. (Lesson learnt ). And to make matters worst, i didn't come prepare with extra tubes or other shtuff (Lesson learnt, again )
My mechanic took a look and we decided to see how much we are loosing per lap, so we put in over 30psi, i went out, came back in and measured the pressure. Close to 20psi per lap!.
Notice the foot pump.
What else to do, we're already here, lets give it a go!
I decided to make full use of the track time. so, we pumped out some extra 5psi and the plan was, i go out for two laps, then come back in for refill....something like Formula One!
Coming back into the pit for air
Going back out again
(Picture courtesy of Kamil)
Another contributing factor, i was pushing a bit hard on that day (however, i'm still the slowest one around). by far the hardest since my first outing.
After about five rotation, on the lap that i was suppose to come in for air, the 'mishap' happened at T11. i think i exited the turn too hot.
(Picture courtesy of Kamil)
Eventhough its not clear, the picture above consists of my bike AND meself. Somehow my leg was stuck at the handlebar and the bike dragged itself together with me along the gravel
Then the medic team had to come because my leg was undone and i couldnt walk.
The Aftermath:
The bike
The boots
The suit
So that is how the Amputee Rider lost his virginity by having his first, official crash! I know the decision of riding with tire problem is utter lunacy, but i didnt wanna waste the chance of lapping the track.
Picture of the day
No regrets though cause i had a lot of fun!
Till the next episode, ride on!
Time for another episode of, Amputee Rider in The Making.
As the title suggest, on the 15th of July 2007, i lost my virginity the very first time for having my first official crash
To begin with, when i arrived in Sepang, i realized that my tube was damaged and my rear tire is losing pressure.
Didn't notice that the day before, then again, i had it on double stand. (Lesson learnt ). And to make matters worst, i didn't come prepare with extra tubes or other shtuff (Lesson learnt, again )
My mechanic took a look and we decided to see how much we are loosing per lap, so we put in over 30psi, i went out, came back in and measured the pressure. Close to 20psi per lap!.
Notice the foot pump.
What else to do, we're already here, lets give it a go!
I decided to make full use of the track time. so, we pumped out some extra 5psi and the plan was, i go out for two laps, then come back in for refill....something like Formula One!
Coming back into the pit for air
Going back out again
(Picture courtesy of Kamil)
Another contributing factor, i was pushing a bit hard on that day (however, i'm still the slowest one around). by far the hardest since my first outing.
After about five rotation, on the lap that i was suppose to come in for air, the 'mishap' happened at T11. i think i exited the turn too hot.
(Picture courtesy of Kamil)
Eventhough its not clear, the picture above consists of my bike AND meself. Somehow my leg was stuck at the handlebar and the bike dragged itself together with me along the gravel
Then the medic team had to come because my leg was undone and i couldnt walk.
The Aftermath:
The bike
The boots
The suit
So that is how the Amputee Rider lost his virginity by having his first, official crash! I know the decision of riding with tire problem is utter lunacy, but i didnt wanna waste the chance of lapping the track.
Picture of the day
No regrets though cause i had a lot of fun!
Till the next episode, ride on!
Friday, June 29, 2007
Amputee Rider in The Making - Episode 4
Hey guys, just like the previous episodes, I'm just sharing :lol:
The 28th of June, the first trackday after a while.
I was late (due to the bike transporter ), but arrived safely nonetheless.
This was the day that I got a 'new image' (new stuff arrived :D )
Glove, anyone? lol
How about some spanking new kicks?
Suiting up!
At last, all suited up and ready to go!
Exiting the pit
Turn baby, turn!
Sparks! (Damn! there goes them new kicks :D )
Duck!
Posing after a hard day's work (Glamour seeker hahahaha :D )
Last but not least:
Thank you leg! You did well today!
Some pics are courtesy of Where/Kudinz/ColdFusionPower...Thanx guys!)
Well, as the title states, "Not too shabby"
Looking back, i guess its not too shabby....for a guy who:
1) had to re-learn how to ride with one leg
2) has no prior track experience (prior the accident)
3) seldom rides (seldom as in at most once a week)
4) gets his chance of taking corners only during trackday (no awana, no nothing)
Like i said, "Thank you leg! You did well today! " ;)
The 28th of June, the first trackday after a while.
I was late (due to the bike transporter ), but arrived safely nonetheless.
This was the day that I got a 'new image' (new stuff arrived :D )
Glove, anyone? lol
How about some spanking new kicks?
Suiting up!
At last, all suited up and ready to go!
Exiting the pit
Turn baby, turn!
Sparks! (Damn! there goes them new kicks :D )
Duck!
Posing after a hard day's work (Glamour seeker hahahaha :D )
Last but not least:
Thank you leg! You did well today!
Some pics are courtesy of Where/Kudinz/ColdFusionPower...Thanx guys!)
Well, as the title states, "Not too shabby"
Looking back, i guess its not too shabby....for a guy who:
1) had to re-learn how to ride with one leg
2) has no prior track experience (prior the accident)
3) seldom rides (seldom as in at most once a week)
4) gets his chance of taking corners only during trackday (no awana, no nothing)
Like i said, "Thank you leg! You did well today! " ;)
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
The Yamma-Monster FZR1
Its been a long time coming , but finally it is here.
It probably started out its life as this:
Then, it became this (courtesy of Ryan, from hitechbikers, Kulim):
Next evolution, it became this:
In action:
Me posing on it while its in the middle of the next evolution process :)
Finally, this is what it has become (Courtesy of Classicracing)
With a couple of goodies, such as the BREMBO master cylinder:
Paioli forks with adjustable damping and clip-ons
Marchesini wheels taken from a Laverda
Finally, the finished product:
Remind you of anything? Hehehe :D
It probably started out its life as this:
Then, it became this (courtesy of Ryan, from hitechbikers, Kulim):
Next evolution, it became this:
In action:
Me posing on it while its in the middle of the next evolution process :)
Finally, this is what it has become (Courtesy of Classicracing)
With a couple of goodies, such as the BREMBO master cylinder:
Paioli forks with adjustable damping and clip-ons
Marchesini wheels taken from a Laverda
Finally, the finished product:
Remind you of anything? Hehehe :D
Sunday, May 20, 2007
Amputee Rider - My picture is in the newspaper
This is a first for me.
I went to superbikemalaysia's (www.superbikemalaysia.com) first anual dinner.
Thought i wanna 'mack-out' a bit (:P) so i put on my old all-white suit. Didn't know that it will be featured in one of Malaysia's leading newspaper.
Attached herewith is the article:
I went to superbikemalaysia's (www.superbikemalaysia.com) first anual dinner.
Thought i wanna 'mack-out' a bit (:P) so i put on my old all-white suit. Didn't know that it will be featured in one of Malaysia's leading newspaper.
Attached herewith is the article:
Monday, April 16, 2007
Amputee Rider in The Making - Episode 2
Maybe by now everyone's getting kinda tired with this whole amputee rider thingy, but I just wanted to share :lol:
After the first Episode, i got really de-motivated due to a lot of reason. was up to a point where i wanted to sell off all my biking gears.
However, bit by bit the passion for riding came back. April 15th 07, the second trackday proved that i still got the passion in me.
Arrived in Sepang a tad late, so was suiting up behind the pit:
Guess who decided to say hello! (He later overtook me after turn 3, distancing himself about a few inches away from my bike, just a few inches! RESPECT! )
Tie your helmet properly.
A few on track shots. (Thank you Abdullah)
Glamour seeker!
Had a little mishap at turn 9 whereby the special leg got numb and lost control. Was 'ambulanized' to the medic centre but nothing major. Ended my T-day session but couldn't be happier.
Thank you leg! You did well today!
So thats it for episode 2. Hope there's more episode to come in the future.
After the first Episode, i got really de-motivated due to a lot of reason. was up to a point where i wanted to sell off all my biking gears.
However, bit by bit the passion for riding came back. April 15th 07, the second trackday proved that i still got the passion in me.
Arrived in Sepang a tad late, so was suiting up behind the pit:
Guess who decided to say hello! (He later overtook me after turn 3, distancing himself about a few inches away from my bike, just a few inches! RESPECT! )
Tie your helmet properly.
A few on track shots. (Thank you Abdullah)
Glamour seeker!
Had a little mishap at turn 9 whereby the special leg got numb and lost control. Was 'ambulanized' to the medic centre but nothing major. Ended my T-day session but couldn't be happier.
Thank you leg! You did well today!
So thats it for episode 2. Hope there's more episode to come in the future.
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