Disablity is just a Word

Guess My New Bike

2009-12-13T21:18:00.000-08:00

Hello World.

Check out this new video that i got on youtube:

If you think you know what bike it is, you can post it at the 'comment' section.

Good luck! ;)

New Video is now ONLINE!

2009-11-22T17:31:00.000-08:00

Hey World!

Check out my latest video on my youtube channel (http://www.youtube.com/khairullhafiz)

Watch, Comment, Rate, Share, etc etc.

Enjoy! :D

My new kicks

2009-11-17T07:22:00.000-08:00

Hey world!

Just got this baby today.

They are SIDI Street Burner:

I've been riding using my Dainese Torque In Boots which is more 'track' oriented. The Sidi is good for street and everyday usage.

Overall I love em!.

Now I have the attire for specific situation. The Dainese (suit, gloves and boot) will be specifically for trackdays.

For every other thing, i have my Sidi to go with my Komine Motofango Jacket

and my Clover R8 Gloves.

Like Ludacris once said: everything's gotta co-ordinate

:D

GT-1's b*tchin new paintjob! :D

2009-11-11T04:56:00.000-08:00

Check out my GT-1's b*tchin new paintjob.

Looks real nice in matte-black. Plus I took out one of the headlight, a-la endurance style :D

Plus check out those new Michelin Pilot Power that i got on. hehehe

Accident Explained - video is online

2009-10-18T05:32:00.000-07:00

I made a little video (which accidentally is a little longer than i expected :P ) explaining some details about the accident.

Please share, rate and comment.

Thanx ;)

Amputee Rider - First Television Interview

2009-08-12T05:21:00.000-07:00

Wow!

Where do I even begin? Four years ago, i got involved in a life altering accident. One which left me with one leg. But fast forward to today, look at where I am now. I got my first television interview!

Check out the recording of that show.

This accident is truly a curse and a blessing. Eventhough it seems like a bad thing, but if I stay faithful to God and patience, I truly believe that there's something good just waiting in the horizon.

Puchong Bikers

2009-01-20T14:17:00.000-08:00

PB1109.... stands for PUCHONG BIKERS, 1-1-09 (the birthdate)

The LOGO:

The creature in the middle represents a 'POCONG', a type of ghost famous here in Malaysia.

For more infos, updates, photos, etc, check us out at:

http://puchongbikers.blogspot.com

Amputee Rider - My very FIRST newspaper article!

2008-02-10T07:23:00.000-08:00

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.

Amputee Rider in The Making - Episode 6

2008-01-28T06:05:00.000-08:00

Hey, its me again!

Its Episode 6, and this time, its kinda special. Because this is the first time i'll be going on track using a bike larger than my typical red, kawasaki victor 150cc two stroke.

For this trackday, the weapon of choice is my GT-1 @ my Hyosung GT650/Naza Blade 650.

Took my brother and sister with me

Some friends from www.superbikemalaysia.com were there as well

The crowd that day

Brother's love. hehehe

Discussing strategies

In action!!!!

Me and a ZX-10 at Turn 5

Me and a ZX-6 at Turn 4

Overall the trackday was good..... :D

My GT-1 on www.leovinceusa.com!!!!

2008-01-14T02:47:00.000-08:00

Like i said in my previous entry, little do i know the attention my video was gonna grab.

I was fortunate enough that it was featured on www.leovinceusa.com

I even got some goodies from leovinceusa shipped to my doorstep!

Thank you www.leovinceusa.com

:D

My GT-1 on YouTube!

2007-12-24T02:43:00.000-08:00

I posted my GT-1 on Youtube!

Little do I know that these videos are gonna attract quite a number of viewers, especially the first one!

Immitation is the HIGHEST Form of Flattery

2007-12-10T02:04:00.000-08:00

My first project was this:

An FZR1000, converted fully to an 03 R1.

However, the bike was to heavy for me to handle. So, rather than letting it sit at the house, and having to call for assistance everytime i wanted to ride it, i had to let her go.....

Plus, it was time for a new project.

As i was playing around with the idea of a next project, it suddenly hit me that i should try something different. I've had Inlines before but never a V-Twin.

So, that was the basis of the next project. A V-Twin bike.

Next came the idea of "can we take an ordinary bike, and make it something special".....with limited budget to spend.

Then came the procurement of the correct bike. So, i decided to go with one of this:

A decent bike. With a decent V-Twin engine.

Now.....can we turn this ordinary bike, into something special?

As this is a conversion, i was trying to think of a suitable bike to convert the Naza 650 into. Then i watched the WSBK 2002 DVD where Colin Edwards won:

The Honda RC-51 looks good.

So, off i went to see the master himself, Classicracing. After a lengthy discussion, he agreed that it can be done. Thank God.

Next is to find a skin for the conversion. So I went and got the RC51 from Sharkskinz:

Since the Naza 650 came with a single exhaust, of course you know i have to get a Twin exhaust. So, went shopping for exhaust, and fell in love with Leo Vince.
However, i have to choose the correct exhaust, otherwise it'll look and sound dumb. So, I ordered the exhaust from Leo Vince that was made for the Ducati Monster 620. I figured the engine configuration is somewhat similar (600++ Vtwin)

Next comes the brakes. I used brembo for my last conversion. Figured i wanted to up ante a bit.

So went and got the Goldline Calipers (similar to those you find on the Ducati 748/monster or Laverda)

and got the radial master cylinder

and a couple of other stuff like clip-ons, undertray, rear hugger, LED tail lamps, new set of turning blinkers, etc etc.....

After a few hard fought months (thank you so much Classicracing for all the effort)
we manage to finish the bike in its testing stage. Hence the matte black scheme, like that of a motogp winter test session. Testing commenced from 30th November 07 till 4th December 07:

Finally, after the testing is complete, we put on some final modification here and there, and finally painted it, this is what we got:

Leo Vince
(with custom made 2-1-2 system)

Brembo

Seen here parked next to a bigger V-Twin, the RSV

I got the bike on Saturday (8th December 07) took it to Bukit Changgang. The next day (9th December 07) joined a convoy to Melaka. The first time I rode a big bike for a long distance after i lost my leg in August 2005.

All i can say is, the bike is wonderful, it's different than what it was before. I'm still trying to get use to the bike. A full review will be coming shortly.

I wanted to thank Classicracing for making my vision a reality and not forgetting Ah Boy/xdewax/T.X for helping a lot with this project.

Finally, can you turn an ordinary bike into something special? I think you can

Amputee Rider - First Magazine Cover

2007-08-10T07:09:00.000-07:00

My Yamma-Monster made its first magazine cover!

Motorace is one of the few bike magazine here in Malaysia.

Amputee Rider in The Making - Episode 5

2007-07-25T07:44:00.000-07:00

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!

Amputee Rider in The Making - Episode 4

2007-06-29T06:59:00.000-07:00

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 Yamma-Monster FZR1

2007-06-26T19:44:00.000-07:00

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

Amputee Rider - My picture is in the newspaper

2007-05-20T07:12:00.000-07:00

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:

Amputee Rider in The Making - Episode 2

2007-04-16T06:13:00.000-07:00

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.

Amputee Rider in The Making - Episode 1

2007-01-22T05:35:00.000-08:00

After my life-altering accident, I've been counting the days (literally) when i will be able to make my return on two wheels.

I've been coming to Trackdays, patiently waiting for the joy of riding in the Track.

Then Armand came and wooed the idea of in addition to riding on track, why not take up racing. not for the championship (although that would be nice) but for me, living my dream.

Thanks to Classicracing for providing the machine and gearing that made it possible for me, a left leg amputee to change gear.

The machine...

The gearing...

After nearly half of year waiting since my first Trackday attendance (and over one and a half year of waiting after the accident), the time finally came.....

21st January 2007...

The arrival

Good crowd turn up

Suit up

Revving the bike (thank you msportbike.com for the thread on "purpose of revving")

Testing. But bike had problem. The shifter came loose.

Thank you mechanic. Let me give you some shade from the blistering sun

Tested again. OK this time

On Track Baby!!!!

Try this expression. After six months of waiting!

Eventhough going to the track might not be a big deal for everyone else, it is a HUGE accomplishment for me!

I live by myself after the accident, being able to make my own dinner is something to be proud of. But being able to ride on Track? OMG, no word can explain it!

To conclude this Episode, let me leave you with what i think would be a good 'pic of the day'

End of Episode 1

The Beginning

2005-08-01T06:47:00.000-07:00

This is my first try on having my own blog.

I thought I start here, somewhere around the time where the accident happened.
(In case you haven't noticed, i backdated this post :D)