Paraplegic Rider With Landing Wheels Hits the Road (Once Again).

(Brian Kinney, a Paraplegic Rider With Landing Wheels Hits the Road Once Again. You can't keep a good biker down: Ohio motorcyclist ditches the excuses; finds a way to ride less than a year after paralyzing motorcycle accident).

My name is Brian. On September 4th, 2009 I was leaving work on my bike and heading home as usual. When I pulled out of the parking lot, a woman in in a car across the street pulled out and ran me off the road. I hit a tree head first and was out knocked out. When I woke up in the hospital, I found out my spine was crushed on impact and I was paralyzed from the chest down. My life has forever changed but thanks to a Shoei helmet, I still have my mind...something I couldn't live with out in this condition.

Since my accident, I've had to learn to live all over again. Instead of p****** and moaning, I have vowed to keep my head up and figure things out. Everyone was amazed that only 4 months after my accident, I was back to work and driving again.

My love for riding never faded after my accident. 6 months ago, my goal became getting back on my bike. After a ton of work, blood sweat and tears, I'm BACK on the same bike. (hence the plate...also my initials) Here is my modified 650R. I use and electric shift solenoid (controlled with left hand) and a linear actuator to raise and lower the "landing gear." (switch on throttle side) It is unbelievably stable. Once I get rolling, I hit a switch on the right hand control and I'm off! I use straps on my legs just as added insurance.

- Brian

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[RJPIL0T]

Licence plate: "I'M BACK".

Dude, you rock so hard!

[kwood471]

You are awesome Brian! Keep being you!!!

[Precisioncycles2011]

hay I'm a T-6 and to ride but only ridden 4-wheelers .Where did you get the landing gear form ?

[malfirst]

Brian You're a lion! My BF is a Para (motor cycle accident 20 odd years ago). He hasn't ridden since but drive. Can you take anyone on the pillion on your adapted M/Cycle?

[MrNewyork1975]

respect brian keep on doing what ya doing and ride safe brother

[90nyenye]

Hello Brian: Just a hello from Ottawa Canada you are amazing keep that positive attitude and keep doing your thing..........Nigel Carter

[AHAW0oProductions]

As someone interested in riding and actually shopping for a Ninja 650, i'm glad I came across your video. This was truly inspirational, not only to riders but to everyone who has ever suffered from a tragedy and thought about giving up. Thank you for sharing your story! I most definately will NOT skimp on my helmet.

[TabBlackburn08]

Dude, such an inspiration! So many hide behind a handicap or use it as a crutch! U should be proud! U are awesome and Love the tag!!! I tell my son all the time, he is a stout boy, dont tell me u cant, use it as motivation as a reason to give it all...keep riding. I shared Ur video with friends and my son. Thanks for Ur videos

[lilgothgirl29]

this is so encouraging. my older brother just came off his bike, and broke L1 complete. we both ride bikes, im currently re-building his. and he's determined get back on his bike. im so happy theres a way for him to ride again

[starkneked]

My biggest challenge is keeping my pants up... I was told by my doctors that I'd be dead had I'd been wearing a helmet. I know that's usually not the case.

[NoLifeTehRs]

these guy is a true inspiration.

[cbryantr]

This is inspirational! To have that much passion for biking, people would kill for ive only been riding for three months but i love riding and i love my blue r6!