Above Knee Amputees & Additional Concerns
Key stability, control, and safety considerations for riders with above-knee amputations, including adaptations, prosthetics, and alternative motorcycle configurations.
Key stability, control, and safety considerations for riders with above-knee amputations, including adaptations, prosthetics, and alternative motorcycle configurations.
Right leg disabilities often make the standard rear brake pedal unsafe or impractical to use. Common solutions include hand-operated rear brake systems using twin-lever units or thumb brakes, along with footplate modifications to improve stability and prevent loss of control while riding or stationary.
Left leg disabilities can make operating a standard gear-change pedal difficult or impossible. Electronic gear changers, automatic or semi-automatic transmissions, and footplate adaptations provide reliable, discreet solutions that preserve independence, safety, and confidence on a wide range of motorcycles.
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Unit 20
The Bridgewater Centre
Robson Avenue
Urmston
Manchester
M41 7TE
Tel: 0161 7497050
Email: office@thenabd.org.uk
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Charity Numbers:
Englands & Wales – 1040907
Scotland – SCO39897

Charity Numbers:
Englands & Wales – 1040907
Scotland – SCO39897
Postal Address:
Unit 20
The Bridgewater Centre
Robson Avenue
Urmston
Manchester
M41 7TE
Tel: 0161 7497050
Email: office@thenabd.org.uk
Copyright © 2025 Rick Hulse & the National Association for Bikers with a Disability (NABD). All rights reserved. Content may be used for personal, educational, or non-commercial purposes only, provided that clear attribution is given to Rick Hulse and the NABD. Commercial use, reproduction, or distribution requires prior written permission. To request permission, please contact: chairman@thenabd.org.uk Governed by UK copyright law.

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