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ISSUE 96 EDITED BY
Vic Hawkes
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REGULARS An Introduction to the NABD
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Editor’s Edict
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Chairman’s Chunk
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A Rough Guide to Adaptations
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NABD Affiliated Clubs
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NABD Merchandise
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advertising@thenabd.org.uk
NABD Patrons
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TEL
NABD National Committee & Representatives
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NABD Affiliated Businesses
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All enquiries, correspondence and so on to: The NABD Unit 20, The Bridgewater Centre Robson Avenue Urmston Manchester M41 7TE Telephone: 0844 415 4849 Email: office@thenabd.org.uk Web: www.nabd.org.uk Articles on varied relevant subjects for inclusion in Open House are always welcome from all members. Email or post your articles to the contact details above. Please enclose original photographs or digital images of good quality/size (750kb minimum) on a CD - please do not embed in word documents as we cannot use them. Also images printed on inkjet printers or using plain paper are of no use whatsoever so please don’t send them. Submissions may be edited before publishing. Please remember that articles received after copy dates CANNOT be included Copy Date for the next issue of Open House (Issue 97) is 30th June 2020.
FEATURES
Covid-19: Coronavirus Hits Home...
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New Prize Draw Coming Soon
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RITW Presentation
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Steve Rats Presentation
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Millican Industrial Ltd Supporting The NABD
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NABD For Paddy’s Day Rideout
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Questions And (Hopefully) Answers
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ADAPTATIONS Michael Keogh’s Kliktronic Adaptaion
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Risto’s Softail Break & Footplate Adaptation
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Steve’s Triumph Speedmaster Adaptaion
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an introduction to...
The National Association for Bikers with a Disability The NABD was set up in April 1991 by a group of people in Manchester who believe that disabled people should have full access to the independence and freedom of motorcycling. During the past twenty - odd years, this unique Association has developed immensely. The membership of the NABD has increased to over 7,500 individuals from all over Britain, Eire and Europe with well over 150 clubs, groups and businesses affiliating to show their support of our aims. The NABD has many diverse aspects including: FINANCIAL GRANTS To assist with the cost of special adaption work to bikes and trikes to suit the individual requirements of disabled riders. These grants range from £500.00 to £2,000.00 dependant on the type of machine and the specific needs of the disabled rider. NABD grants are also now available toward the costs of refresher training and assessments. ASSESSMENTS AND TRAINING The NABD has a number of “learner legal” 125cc machines, which are adapted to suit various disabilities. These machines are lent to disabled riders free of charge for the purposes of professional training/tests and rider assessments. The NABD also offer financial help with the cost of refresher training for riders who have become disabled due to traumatic accidents or who have endured a protracted period of time off the road. INSURANCE The NABD has negotiated discount rates for members from some of the more reputable companies. Where an individual has difficulty obtaining a reasonable quotation we will attempt to negotiate a satisfactory conclusion. Bikesure Insurance (part of the Adrian Flux Group) in cooperation with the NABD operate a unique discounted insurance scheme for our members. It is our belief that; “When it comes to motorcycling, a disability should not be a handicap”. NABD Website: www.nabd.org.uk
REPRESENTATIVES The NABD has a wide network of appointed representatives throughout Britain who co-ordinate the efforts of local members and organise regular meetings and fund-raising events. AWARENESS The NABD is constantly trying to educate the organisers of motorcycle events to the fundamental needs of disabled riders. Many organisers now ask our advice on facilities for people with disabilities as a matter of course. NABD information and publicity stands attend a large number of motorcycling and disability events each year throughout the British Isles. The NABD’s quarterly magazine, Open House, which gives a broad view of the work of the association, is available to every NABD member and affiliate and to other supporters and interested parties. ADAPTIONS The adaptions made to motorcycles and trikes are as varied as current technology will allow. Adaptions range from simple re-siting of existing controls, to the fitting of specially designed kits or even the building of specialised vehicles where necessary to suit the particular needs of a disabled rider. Due to the detailed engineering work involved, the NABD utilises a network of professional engineers throughout Britain and Eire. EVENTS The NABD holds many events around Britain throughout the year. These NABD events range from major annual motorcycle rallies to smaller fund-raising activities. Although these events are intended primarily to raise funds, they have gained a reputation for being good value, quality entertainment. Several of the more regular events are now classed as some of the best on the motorcycle scene. FINANCE The administration of the NABD is financed entirely from the proceeds of membership fees and our own direct fund-raising efforts.
All donations made to the NABD are used solely to fund the adaption grants and other services offered to disabled riders by the Association. The NABD is a voluntary association. We only have two paid employees, a full-time office administrator and a full-time admin assistant. The gross turnover of the NABD for 2018-1019 was over £245.000.00. OTHER FUNDING The NABD are constantly seeking funding from sources like the National Lottery and the European Union. We are also seeking sponsorship from commercial interests and the motorcycle industry in particular. MEMBERSHIP NABD membership is available to anyone with a love of motorcycling irrespective of disability. Each member receives a members pack, the Open House magazine and discount prices on some items of NABD merchandise. Also, and perhaps more importantly, members get the chance to help lots of people enhance their lives in a practical and constructive way. Affiliations from motorcycle clubs and businesses are also very welcome. See www.nabd.org.uk for further details, or contact the NABD office (contact details on page 3). CAMPAIGNING The NABD has several objectives concerning the rights and safety of disabled riders, we are regularly consulted on issues relating to disabled motorcycling by the DVLA, DfT, VOSA, DSA, and the Highways Agency. We also work closely with MAG and BMF on many issues affecting the rights of bikers. THE FUTURE Over the years the NABD has helped thousands of people with disabilities to enjoy the independence and the freedom of motorcycling. With the continued support of the biking community the NABD will remain the world’s foremost support group for disabled bikers!
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The views and opinions expressed in Open House are not necessarily those of the editor or the NABD and no responsibility can be accepted for any action taken as a result of reading any of the information herein. Reproduction of this magazine in whole or part is prohibited without prior permission of NABD.
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Well, what can I say? I hope you are all keeping safe and well. There’s a well known Chinese curse that says “May you live in interesting times" (despite there being no Chinese curse like that). These times will certainly be interesting to historians. However, they are not that interesting for those of us isolating themselves at home and most (if not all) of the events cancelled. As we don’t know how long this is going to last, I am trying to space out the jobs I need to do so I don’t peak too early. All I can say is the bike has never been so clean. Unfortunately I fall into the ‘most vulnerable’ category, as do a lot of my friends and colleagues. Usually I get my shopping delivered anyway (mainly because I hate shopping) but because everyone is in the same boat now, all the supermarket delivery slots are gone, with no sign of me being able to get one in the foreseeable future. This could have meant that I had to go out and get my necessities from the real world, breaking my quarantine and putting me at even more risk. But I have been so impressed with the
local, small, independent shops and companies near to me. Many of them have set up help groups, where they are offering to deliver orders to the most vulnerable completely free of charge. The butchers and greengrocers have all offered this lifeline. Even the local café is delivering hot meals to those in need. Of course this helps them to stay in business, but in not charging a delivery fee they are helping hundreds of people in their locality. I understand this is happening up and down the country. Not only that, but volunteer groups have set up to help local people get through these worrying times. I find this very heart warming and renews my faith in humanity. We are all inundated with depressingly bad news and stories of selfish panic buying, but these stories of selfless acts are filtering through.
So, with the help of friends and helpful companies I hope we all come through this and I look forward to the time we can once again gather in a field and reminisce about the ‘great plague of 2020’ around a campfire. Another thing that has struck me so far this year, is the feeling of unresolved loss I am feeling when someone has passed and I have been unable to say my goodbyes. A few of my friends have unfortunately passed on in the last few months. The issue of attending a funeral is obviously out of the question. This has led to a, not insubstantial, feeling of loss and sorrow. I never really thought about the comfort a funeral can bring to those in mourning. The gathering of all those who knew the person concerned, sharing their grief and comforting each other.
I for one know who I will be supporting once this pandemic is done with. Certainly not the big supermarkets, but the local companies who have shown that the community spirit is not dead.
For those in a similar situation, or those who are separated from those you love, make sure you still contact each other and let them know how you feel. A simple phone call can make the difference to someone who is isolated.
Perhaps, if we all do this, the High Street will return in all its glory.
Stay safe and keep supporting each other. Vic 5
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We are living in very strange times. I don’t remember experiencing a time where one single issue had such an all‐encompassing effect of the daily lives of so many people around the world. This Covid‐19 Coronavirus pandemic is not only changing the way we live now but it could still be affecting our lives long after the virus itself has been conquered and consigned to the dustbin of history. I fear that, on top of the thousands of deaths that will inevitable ensue from the progress of this pandemic, many businesses and charities may also fail to survive the effects of the social isolation lockdown, irrespective of any help made available by government. At present, the future of the NABD
certainly cannot be guaranteed! Cancellation of The You’ve Been Nabbed Rally: We had long and deep discussions within the NABD National Committee before reaching the reluctant but unavoidable decision to cancel the 29th You’ve Been Nabbed Rally, which was scheduled for May 8th – 10th 2020. This event, in addition to being a superb social gathering, is the main annual fundraising event for the NABD and as such we rely heavily on the proceeds from that event to cover a large part of our annual core‐costs (running costs). We actually reached the decision to cancel the event prior to the government closing the pubs and banning large gatherings. After examining what proved to be a very
complex issue our decision was taken for surprisingly simple and straight‐ forward reasons. Many of the people who attend our national rally, whether as customers or volunteer marshals, were also in the highest risk groups where the Corvid‐19 virus is concerned. As the people entrusted with the welfare of this Association, we could not in good conscience put those people at such risk, whatever the effect of cancellation would do to the NABD as a whole. We also looked into the possibility that the event could be postponed but it didn’t take much scratching below the surface of media claims that “the UK pandemic might ‘peak’ within six weeks” to find real experts in Epidemiology and Virology saying that this pandemic could well be with us until some‐time in 2021 and that, 7
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even if restrictions are relaxed from time to time, they would have to be imposed again to stem new peaks in contagion. The cancellation of this event cost the NABD dearly both in expenditure already undertaken for advertising and deposits on various aspects of the event infrastructure, plus the loss of any possible profits from the event. In total these losses amount to something in the region of £35,000 which, for a charity the size of the NABD, is an utterly devastating loss. When we also factor in the inevitable loss of donations and sponsorship that will result from the UK being in lockdown (for anything up to 12‐ months or more, if the virology experts are to be believed), I don’t believe it is over‐stating the case to say; the very existence of the NABD is under very serious threat! Initially, when the cancellation was announced via the NABD website and on social media, we saw a very gratifying response from many people that they would not be claiming a refund on the advanced tickets they had already purchased and still others who vowed to donate the cost of tickets they had been planning to buy. I can honestly say that this show of genuine comradeship and heartfelt support served to lift the heavy hearts of all concerned in the decision to cancel. Quite a number of people who had bought advance tickets for the event have returned them to the office and claimed a full refund, and I will not criticise any of them because they had a perfect right to do so and the current situation is hitting a lot of people financially. If you have tickets or car passes etc. for the YBN29 event and you wish to claim a refund, simply post them back to the NABD office with your details and refunds will be made in full. If however, you decide to waive your right to a refund on your tickets and
you would like us to be able to claim gift‐aid from the taxman on your donation, please drop a brief email to the office, stating your name and address, stating that you are a UK tax payer and would like us to claim gift‐aid on your donation. A day or after the cancellation was announced Vic Hawkes (NABD Club Liaison and Open House Editor) launched a ‘Go Fund Me’ page via Facebook, with a target of raising £10,000 towards the event cancelation losses. This initially saw a flurry of donations but sadly stalled at £2,140 from just 21 donations, when Facebook decided to take down most of the shared posts about it under the guise of controlling ‘spam’ posts. Sadly no amount of appeals to Facebook could get them to reinstate those posts. We will keep trying to mitigate the losses from the event cancellation in whatever ways we can but I will not sugar coat this, it is going to be a steep uphill battle, particularly as we have now also had to cancel this year’s prize draw for a pristine Can‐Am Spider trike due to the cancellation of most of the events where tickets would have been sold. Hopefully we will run that prize draw in 2021, all being well.
annually, quarterly or monthly. Both initial membership and annual renewal have had to be set a £24.00 for this system to work but it does give people the option of signing‐up for £2.00 per month or £6.00 per quarter rather than having to find £24.00 all at once. It is hoped that this new scheme will encourage more people to join the NABD and reduce the number of people who fail to maintain their membership when it is due for renewal. There is simply no telling what situation we will all be in by the time the next issue of Open House is due in July, so until then all I can do is wish you all good health and the very best of luck! Adieu Mon Ami
Rick Hulse
In a further bid to ease the strain on NABD funds we have taken the decision to ‘furlough’ our office Admin Assistant, Jane, from April 1st, for which we will hopefully receive some help from the new HMRC scheme to pay her wages for the duration of this crisis. Our office Manager, Julie, will continue to deal with the day‐to‐day work, albeit from her home, so hopefully there should be no undue delays in processing donations, membership renewals and merchandise orders. New Membership Payment Plan: With what has proven to be rather fortuitous timing we now have our new membership payment system up‐ and‐running, which gives members the option of paying for membership and/or annual renewal, either 9
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For all the typically‐British flippancy with which we all reacted to the threat of Coronavirus throughout February and early March, I don’t think there can be many of us now who do not realise what a disaster this increasingly virulent pandemic is going to be for our society as a whole. It may well be that, when the virus has run its course, the number of fatalities still does not outdo the 13,000 UK deaths from flu in a ‘peak’ year like 2008/09. We have no real way of knowing that until the effects of the virus begin to dissipate nationally. What we can already be certain of, is the fact that this current epidemic will have a far greater effect on the lives of people throughout the UK than any epidemic outbreak over the past 100‐years. For me, the true severity of this crisis hit home when my wife, Mandy was instructed to self‐isolate for 14‐days after one of the patients on the respiratory ward she works on at the local hospital proved positive for the Coronavirus. Thankfully both Mandy and I are at fairly low‐risk of suffering too badly from this 10
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virus but the previous night we had guests staying and one of them was a friend whose illnesses put him very firmly in the highest‐risk category.
to announce the cancellation of the 29th You’ve Been Nabbed Rally (May 8th – 10th 2020) at The Royal Cheshire Showground.
Thankfully Mandy proved to be uninfected, despite the dreadful shortage of the necessary protective gear in the hospital, and thus our friend was not put at risk. This incident did however serve to concentrate my mind on the duty we all have to our friends, colleagues and others in protecting them from contracting this virus.
The Trustees and other Elected Officials of The NABD have been monitoring the development of the Coronavirus pandemic over recent weeks and, in view of recent government announcements, and with attention to our duty‐of‐care to our rally‐goers and volunteers, many of whom are in the highest‐risk groups for Coronavirus; we now have no alternative but to cancel this event.
Following some rather in‐depth research to bolster the pitiful amount of ‘information’ given‐out by government sources, I had a meeting with the management committee of the NABD to discuss our ‘duty‐of‐care’ in relation to our main annual fundraising event. After much heartrending discussion, we felt that we had no alternative than to issue the following statement: “The 29th You’ve Been Nabbed Rally – Cancelled The Trustees of The National Association for Bikers with a Disability (NABD) regret
The You’ve Been Nabbed rally is the largest annual fundraising event for The NABD and the cancellation of the 2020, event at this late stage, is likely to hurt The NABD funds to the tune of approximately £35,000.00, and none of our insurances cover us for the cancellation of an event in such extraordinary circumstances. All ticket‐holders for the 29th You’ve Been Nabbed rally can claim a full refund of the ticket price (and rally badges if purchased with tickets) as can all holders of car or
caravan passes etc. Refunds will only be made when tickets/passes/badges etc. are received at The NABD office. (No callers in person please. The office will not be accepting visitors). It has been very heartening, and somewhat humbling, to see several comments on social media in recent days where people have stated that, in the event of the event being cancelled, they would not claim refunds on their tickets. Such wonderfully magnanimous gestures will undoubtedly lift the spirits of all concerned in this unavoidable decision to cancel, as well as going some way to mitigate the terrible financial losses we now face. All Trader’s fees previously received for this event will also be refunded on receipt of trade‐passes at The NABD office. We cannot be certain as to what other knock‐on effects this cancellation, and the likely cancellation of any other events that would have supported The NABD over coming months, may have on the future of The NABD. Our initial estimate of loss from this single cancellation is enough to
give us great cause for concern as to what condition this will leave the charity in by the end of the 2020/21 financial year.
For further information about The NABD or to make donations to The NABD see: www.nabd.org.uk
The only thing we can say with any certainty is that The NABD will inevitably be very severely damaged by these losses; though The Trustees and other Elected Officials are dedicated to doing everything they can to ensure that this much‐needed charity survives this current, very real, existential crisis.
All email enquiries should be directed to office@thenabd.org.uk or office2@thenabd.org.uk
I feel it worth reiterating the fact that all of The Trustees and other Elected Officials and Representatives of The NABD are 100% voluntary and unpaid. The NABD has only two paid employees (Office Manager and Admin Assistant) and this volunteer‐led format has enabled this Association to directly help more than 12,000 disabled people to enjoy the freedom and independence of motorcycling. The NABD has been a successful registered charity since April 1991 and, with the continued support of stout‐ hearted people, we hope to still be a successful registered charity in April 2021.
For telephone enquiries and donations call: 0844 415 4849 (10:00am – 3:00pm Mon‐Fri)” The NABD rally will by no‐means be an isolated victim of the knock‐on effects of this pandemic. Events are beginning to fall like dominoes around the country and with them ever more people are going to be facing financial hardship in addition to worries of infection and illness. As the government seem incapable of any practical leadership, it looks like it’s down to each of us to look‐out for those we care for. Thankfully, looking after each‐other seems to come quite naturally to most bikers so perhaps, in this instance, our membership of an oft‐maligned subculture will stand us in good stead! Rick Hulse 11
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I will start off with a bit about me, I am 61 years old and have been riding for most of my adult life. I was a police officer for 30 years, retiring in 2006. I have ridden around the UK & Ireland, Europe and the United States and have clocked up a fair few miles. My ride is a 2008 Harley Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Limited with 65,000 miles on the clock. In May 2016 I was on a long‐planned trip to the USA with 25 members of my H.O.G. Chapter. I had hired a bike from Dudley Perkins in San Francisco for the trip which was going to last for 13 days. The route was a big loop starting out from San Francisco down the coast to San Monica before turning east on Route 66. At our farthest point East, Monument Valley Utah, we had covered about 1700 miles and having arrived early at our destination we decided on a sunset ride into the valley. We rode into Monument Valley to see the sunset but on the way back to the hotel 12
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we were riding along SR163 in a group with not a bend in sight or any other obstruction. I was about the fifth bike in when I was involved in a collision with a pickup truck that had crossed the central line into my path. I veered right heading for the desert but not quick enough. I remember nothing of the collision just bouncing along the desert and coming to a stop unable to breath because my ribs were broken and a pain to my left leg. I immediately knew I was hurt badly but not how bad. I was lucky many us in the group had taken a First Bike on Scene course, I was in good hands until the paramedics arrived and took over. The offending driver has not been found so why he crossed the line I will never know. To cut a long story short I had an ambulance ride, followed by two helicopter flights and a visit to two hospitals. I ended up in the University Hospital of New Mexico in Albuquerque.
I was left with life threatening injuries and I spent 15 days in intensive care. I had several operations in the following days, losing my spleen and the lower part of my left leg. The ribs have been left to heal on their own. I was transferred to a normal ward when I became stable and that’s where my rehabilitation started. I was eventually well enough to be flown home to the UK and spent a short time in my local hospital, I cannot recommend being medevacked it is not great. My vision of an ultra‐modern hospital in the air did not materialise, instead it was thirteen hours and two fuel stops of discomfort. On my release from the hospital I was not able to do much. When I was not at physiotherapy and before getting my prosthetic leg, I spent my time online. I was looking for websites about bike conversions and came across the NABD website.
I read as much as I could about how to continue riding with a disability and the different methods available to the rider, it looked like the Kliktronic gear changer was the way to go if I needed a conversion. I also spoke to my dealership about the work and they were happy to carry out the conversion, although they had not done one on a touring bike. When I was fitted with my prosthetic leg, I made the request for a leg that could hold up my motorcycle. I also asked if it was feasible to ride my bike without an adaption but I was advised against it. Members of my Chapter attended the Ride to the Wall event and whilst speaking to another rider about me he mentioned about a grant from the NABD. I had seen this on the website but thought it was rather forward in asking for a grant having only recently joined the group. At the insistence of my fellow Chapter members I sent off the application for a grant.
The waiting for the reply letter was unbearable, but it finally came through and I was over the moon. A few days later I received a phone call from Kliktronic and arrangements were made for the kit to be sent to the dealership so I booked the bike in. My bike was picked up by my local Harley dealership and a couple of weeks later I had a call to go to the dealership. I spoke to Eddy Cota, who was having a few problems with fitting the kit. Eventually the right place was found and the bike was ready to go having got a nice new MOT in the process. I had my first wobbly ride on the bike around the car park of the dealership and then all it needed was to arrange to get it delivered home. It is taking a while but I have started to get used to my new style of riding. I had to have an extender put onto the side stand as I was having problems getting
the bike off it. The adaption has enabled me to get back on the bike and to ride. Now it is a job of getting muscle memory into the thumb for the gear changes. I still have the urge to change gears with my foot but in time it will become second nature. A big thank you to the NABD for the grant that has enabled me to get the bike adapted and to get me back on two wheels again. Michael Keogh Essex For further information on the Kliktronic gearchanger visit: www.kliktronic.co.uk or telephone 01359 242 100.
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This gorgeous 2008 Can‐Am Spyder GS has been donated to the NABD by Ian Rothwell of Surrey. Ian is pictured here supervising the loading by Barney who collected it for us. Once the people who know about these things have given it the once‐over, we will be raffling this magnificent piece of 14
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machinery in a prize draw, so one lucky ticket holder can ride away on a 2008 Can‐Am Spyder worth about £9000.00. (I just made that up, I’ve no idea how much it is worth!) Made by Canadian company BRP (who make Ski‐Doo and Sea‐Doo snowmobile type things), who took the liquid‐cooled, fuel‐injected, 998cc 60‐degree V‐twin
Rotax engine and made a backwards trike around it. The Can‐Am caused quite a stir when it was first released. Massive thanks to Ian for thinking of the NABD. Keep your eyes peeled for the Prize Draw and prepare for a very interesting ride out. Vic
Once again, the Rally in the Woods organisers have handed over a huge cheque to the NABD. Here’s Sarah and Dave handing the £2500.00 cheque over to our rep Ian Heyes. This event has been long standing supporters of the NABD and have chosen to use their donation to sponsor the running of the NABD van, which takes our 125 Learner Loaners all over the country, as well as our National Stall and anything else we need doing. Without it we wouldn’t be able to offer any of these things. I have mentioned this rally many times in the past, and is certainly on my ‘regular’ events to attend list. So long may it continue, and thank you very much for continuing to support the NABD.
Here’s our Lincolnshire Rep Steve Ayres gratefully accepting a cheque for £740.00 from the Riders Association of Triumph (RATS). Steve was invited along to the Woodcocks pub in Lincoln to attend the RATS monthly meeting. “It was a lovely evening meeting old and new friends. Giving a brief explanation of what we do and how the funds they have raised will be put to use helping disabled riders”. It will certainly be changing someone’s life. Thanks very much to the RATS for thinking about the NABD. On the evening of 11th February I was invited to the woodcocks pub in Lincoln By the riders association of triumph ( rat) to attend their monthly meeting to receive a cheque on behalf of nabd. . The meeting was fun and upbeat with them explaining a bit of what they do. ( ride outs. Rallies. And social gatherings. ). I was then presented with a cheque for £740 for nabd. After the obligatory photos I had to leave. With promises of meeting up again to promote a further bond with nabd 15
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Early in 2019 our man John Lysons (NABD Public Relations Officer) approached his employers at Millican Industrials Ltd in Wigan to propose that they considered the NABD as a possible recipient of a donation from the charity group which operates within the company. John made a strong case on behalf of the NABD which resulted in an invitation for us to make a formal presentation to the Millican Industrials charity group in the Autumn of 2019. 16
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Unfortunately NABD Chairman, Rick Hulse, was unable to make the presentation due to being quite ill at the time so Ross Lockett (NABD Fundraising Coordinator) stepped into the breach to provide the necessary presentation. Being no stranger to making such presentations, Ross carried it of in fine form and, suitably impressed by the work and the aims of the NABD, Millican Industrials decided to make the NABD one of the two beneficiaries of its annual
charity donation. Thankfully the Chairman’s health was greatly improved by the time of the cheque presentation on March 2nd 2020 so he and Julie Williams (NABD Office Manager) met�up with John Lysons at Millican Industrials Ltd before the presentation in front of a sizeable group of Millican employees. Rick made a brief speech about the NABD and the 14 people with disabilities who were
currently on the waiting list for adaptations to motorcycles or trikes to the assembled group before being presented with a cheque for £4,250.00. At the NABD National Committee meeting just 13‐days later that single donation from Millican Industrials Ltd enabled us to clear half of the waiting list when it funded seven of the nine grants awarded at that meeting.
Seven people with life‐changing disabilities will now be able to reclaim their freedom, independence and self‐ esteem, as a direct result of the donation from Millican Industrials Ltd. The Trustees of the NABD would like to extend a very heartfelt ‘thank you’ to all concerned at Millican Industrials Ltd.
help out if they would like more information, just contact the office on 0844 415 4849 or email office@thenabd.org.uk
If you work for a company that chooses a charity to donate to, why not put forward the NABD? We’ll be happy to
Vic
The NABD is a fully registered charity (Registered Charity number 1040907 and SC039897 in Scotland)
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Trikes, sportsbikes, tourers and cruisers were all there to join the Northern Ireland Bikers and Trikers (NIBAT) to support the NABD in the Annual NABD for Paddy's Day Rideout.
The ride was around Lough Neagh and then back to NIBAT HQ at The Park Inn, Scarva for Tea/coffee and a warming bowl of Irish stew. There was also a raffle with lots of prizes including a NABD hoodie, bottles of spirits, motorcycle accessories
and tools to name but a few. I'm glad so many attended the Rideout as with the current situation with the Covid� 19 pandemic it unfortunately was the first and last Rideout for a long time.
A grand total of ÂŁ720 was raised for NABD to help getting disabled riders back in the saddle, to enjoy the freedom and independence of motorcycling. Alison Winter. NI rep.
Thank you Alison, and all in Northern Ireland. You all do a grand job in helping and supporting the NABD. Vic
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I thought I would take this opportunity to answer a few questions that have been asked of me in the recent past. “Why are dogs not allowed at NABD events?” Well, the problem lies with the nature of biking events, NABD’s in particular, and the irresponsibility of some dog owners. We used to have no restrictions on bringing dogs or animals to our events. However, this led to a number of incidents and complaints from other event goers. For example, I personally have witnessed an unrestrained dog attacking someone who was riding their custom bike to an arena for a custom show, resulting in a dropped bike (thankfully no injuries). Our events are also attended by a larger percentage of people with a disability than most. The fact that some owners do not clean up after their animals means that we get a large number of complaints from wheelchair users or people who use crutches / sticks that their equipment (and therefore their hands) get covered in dog mess. You may say ‘Oh but my dog / cat / canary / horse’ is not like that, and I clean up after them’. Well great, you are an example of true pet ownership. But how do we know that? We cannot check every pet owner is as responsible as you, and we cannot take the risk to the Association that an animal will cause damage or harm. Imagine this scenario similar to above; A proud custom bike owner has just finished his/her pride and joy and decides to put their £40,000,00 bike in the custom show. Whilst riding it into the arena a dog attacks, or runs out in front of him/her, causing damage to the bike and injury to the rider and/or spectators. The dog owner will not have insurance, so who will the rider, or the injured parties, look to for settlement of their bills? The NABD of course. You may say ‘well you have insurance’. Yes we do, but as you know, every time you make a claim your insurance goes up, and the size of the claim also increases the cost. Pretty soon 20
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we wouldn’t be able to afford insurance and it would be the end of the NABD putting on events. In the worst case it could lead to the end of the NABD altogether. Of course that is an extreme example, but it wouldn’t be the first time that sort of thing has happened. But we also have the problem of dog mess. Unfortunately, the actions of the irresponsible have made it necessary to consider the innocent people that are affected. It is not nice to get your hands or clothes covered in dog shit at the best of times, and when you are away for a weekend of fun, it can put a downer on the whole weekend. I believe many event organisers are putting this sort of policy in place, and I’m afraid it’s a minority of pet owners you have to blame. We do have a policy in place about assistance dogs, which of course are welcome at any of our events. The full policy is available by contacting the office, and we also need to be notified in advance of an assistance dog attending so that measures can be put in place. Personally I love dogs, and animals in general, so the need to put this sort of policy in place is heart‐breaking. I have spent many an enjoyable night with only a dog for company. “Why do we keep running out of money each month for grants?” For those unaware, I’ll bring you up to speed. Each month the NABD Committee meet and we go through the grants that have been applied for (as well as all the other NABD business). Lately the number of grants has outstripped the donations available. This leaves people waiting (until the next meeting at least) to have their grant application looked at. Every grant is looked at on a first come first served basis, so it may be a few meetings before we get to some that are at the bottom of the list. At the last (February at the time of writing) meeting we had 21 outstanding grants to look through, with over £13000.00 in possible grant money required. However, the total left in the
donation pot was just over £5000.00, so we were able to agree to 7 of the top grant applications before the pot was empty. The 14 remaining applications will be looked at in the next meeting, starting at the top of the list, until the pot is empty again, and so it goes on. There are a number of reasons for this. The current economic uncertainty is one of them. The general downturn in donations (probably due to the first reason) and another issue is that the cost of the adaptions is increasing. The time of year also plays its part. Bike rallies and events are usually considered as a summer activity, not much happens in the winter months, and therefore donations also tend to go down in the winter months. In general terms, every event is feeling the pinch. Numbers of attending people are down, and every charity, and company, is facing the squeeze. We, as a responsible charity, are having to put a number of measures in place to secure the future of the charity (such as only publishing one Open House a year). We are granting a record number of grants, and a record total of money each year. We can give out as much as £5000.00 to £10.000.00 every month in grants. That means we need between £60.000.00 and £120.000.00 every year donated to us. The NABD are lucky in that we have a stalwart and loyal following in the biker scene. It is bikers looking after bikers. Our promise is that every penny we get in donations goes directly out in grants to those who need it, and we continue to keep this promise whatever the economic situation. “What is happening with my grant / why was it disallowed / my mate applied for a grant (add other similar questions here)?” There are a couple of reasons we cannot answer that type of question. The first is the Data Protection laws. We can’t discuss any private information. The second is, we (usually) genuinely don’t know who the grant applicant is, or where they are from.
The grant system works like this. Julie (our lovely Office Manager) gets the application, does all the hard work and allocates the application a number and presents a brief rĂŠsumĂŠ for the Committee to discuss at a meeting. Usually, we in the Committee meeting only get to hear the reference number, the amount of grant applied for, what the disability is and what the adaption is that is being asked for. We then make a
decision and pass it back to our overworked Julie in the office to deal with. If the application is more involved then we can go into more details, but that is it for the majority of applications. So you see, we genuinely do not know the name of the applicant or where they are from.
I hope this has been enlightening! If you have any questions about the NABD you would like answering, just drop me a line (openhouse@thenabd.org.uk) and I will do my best to answer it, or find someone who can. Cheers Vic
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So, here is a short story for the magazine. Harley Softail rear brake and front brake and footplate adaption.
Unfortunately, the lower part of my right leg couldn’t be saved and a below knee amputation was necessary.
In August last year my wife, two brothers‐ in‐law and I were heading for yet another biking holiday to Ypres in Belgium on four motorcycles when a ‘didn’t see you’ Land Rover took me off my holiday.
After 34 days in the hospital I was finally sent home with a long road ahead to recovery.
A serious collision only ten miles from home in Kington Herefordshire. The Police and Ambulance were on the job quickly and the Air Ambulance was called, the Midlands Air Ambulance responded and then followed a 15‐minute flight to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham. The Emergency services were all great, I was lucky to have them. The medical care at the Q E was excellent and the staff were caring and friendly. I knew I was in good hands sharing the superb care the injured members of the armed services receive. 22
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I never quite appreciated what the term ‘life changing injuries’ really means. Now I do. My wife and I decided to join the NABD with the idea being to get me back into biking as soon as possible. Reading about others’ journeys back into riding in the Open House magazine and attending the You’ve Been Nabbed Rally in May I was fully charged. Back to biking! I got in touch with Hank at Trike Design in Caerphilly and he sourced a Harley Davidson Softail Classic. The team then got to work on creating a beautiful trike
for me. With the help of a grant from the NABD the rear brake was moved from the foot brake to the right‐hand leaver. The front brake was moved to a thumb brake behind the clutch and a cradle was made on the right foot plate to keep my prosthetic leg in place. Job done. Fourteen months after my accident I am back riding a motorcycle. How good is that? Thank you to Trike Design and the NABD. Risto Kantolinna For further information on Trike Design visit: www.trike‐design.co.uk or telephone 02920 880885.
This NABD grant of £1000.00 was sponsored by donations from Two Hats MCC
It was in September 2016 Rick Hulse posted pictures of riders and their machines on the NABD Facebook page and seeing them I thought to myself “yeah, I want that” and that was the spark I needed to get my arse into gear and get back on a bike. I was riding a Piaggio X9 500 at the time, a great scooter, quick, handles well, easily cruised at 70mph with a pillion, but I hated it, I had it for two years and only did two hundred miles. It kind of reminded me that I was an amputee and couldn’t ride a proper bike and I so wanted back on a bike. I hadn’t really got any idea so after seeing those pictures I posted the question on the Facebook page and got a reply from Gary Seddon asking me to give him a ring and I’m so glad I did.
Gary took the time to explain to me what was involved and what the NABD was about and how they could help. I could apply for a grant to help with the adaptations that I would need to get me back on a bike. I needed the Kliktronic gear changer and the twin K‐lever braking system. I joined the NABD and off I went on the hunt for a new bike, and I found it. A Triumph Speedmaster, and I wanted it, so I bought it. I applied to the NABD for a grant and in the November I was awarded it. The dealer I bought the bike from were happy to take on the work needed and finally just before Christmas it was finished and delivered to me. Now I’m back on the road. None of this would have been possible
without the help given from the NABD, Thanks to Rick Hulse for posting the pictures, the time Gary Seddon took to talk to me, the committee, the members who offered advice and the ladies on the end of the phone who helped with the form and application and any other queries I had. Thank you... Steve For further information on the Kliktronic gearchanger and Twin K‐Lever visit: www.kliktronic.co.uk or telephone 01359 242 100.
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A ROUGH GUIDE TO ADAP This is the latest up-date of our “Rough Guide to Adaptions”. Due to the limitations of the available space in the the Open House magazine we can not go into minute detail of each and every option, but hopefully this article will give a fairly good overview of the most commonly available options for the adaption of most motorcycles and trikes to suit the needs of riders with disabilities. Where possible we have included the web-site addresses or other contact details of manufacturers. More comprehensive details are available on www.nabd.org.uk or from the NABD office: office@thenabd.co.uk Right Leg: (Amputation, reduced/restricted strength/mobility in the knee or the ankle joints): This is usually a simple matter of transferring the rear brake pedal to a handlebar-mounted lever. This can take the form of a thumb operated lever or “twin” levers. Another method of adapting the rear brake system is to utilise a mechanical linkage or hydraulic extension to transfer the brake pedal to the left-hand side of the machine. This can be sited either beside the gear pedal or directly behind it for heel operation. 1. Twin levers 2. Thumb brake 3. Crossover to the left side of the motorcycle. For any type of leg disability you may find it difficult to operate the side stand. This can usually be cured with the simple addition of a hand operated actuating lever or moving the stand to the right side of the machine.
Left Leg: (Amputation, reduced / restricted strength / mobility in the knee or the ankle joints): The easiest method would be to use an electrongic gear change system such as the Kliktronic push button gear-changer www.kliktronic.co.uk. This unit works by pushing two buttons on the handlebars that operate an electronic actuator connected to the gear pedal. The Kliktronic gear-changer is supplied as a complete, easy to fit kit, which can be used on all styles of motorcycle. Another method is to use a cross over linkage to the right side of the motorcycle, mounting the gear pedal either beside or in-front of the rear brake pedal. 1. Electronic push button gear-changer (to fit 1” and 7/8” bars) (“on-bar” or “under-bar” push-buttons) 2. “Crossover” to the right side of the motorcycle
Kliktronic Operating Switches www.kliktronic.co.uk
Right or Left Leg: For any type of leg disability you may find it difficult to operate the side stand. This can usually be cured with the simple addition of a hand operated lever/linkage or moving the stand to the opposite side of the machine. The kliktronic switches, the twin levers and the thumbrake are all available in 1” or 7/8” bar sizes. Right Arm: (Amputation, Brachial Plexus Injury, reduced strength/ mobility in hands or fingers or elbow & shoulder joints): This is usually a simple matter of transferring the throttle and front brake lever to the left handlebar. The front brake caliper can then be operated by a “twin lever” in tandem with the clutch lever (see www.klever2.com and/or www.pfmbrakes.com for twin lever kits) or by fitting a thumb operated lever below the left handlebar. Some switchgear may require adapting to suit left hand operation. (www.bitzforbikes.co.uk) If the disability of the rider just involves difficulty with operating a twist grip throttle (i.e. fused or stiff wrist, tendonitis etc) the only requirement may be the use of a thumb-operated throttle (as used on quads). Where it is a matter of reduced mobility or amputation of fingers or wrist problems it may be that a thumb operated brake lever will solve the problem. A further, though less common option would be to operate the front brake with a left foot pedal mounted behind the gear pedal for heel operation. 1. Left-hand throttle 2. Right-hand thumb throttle 3. Left-hand thumb brake 4. Left-hand twin levers 5. Left-heel brake Left Arm: (Amputation, Brachial Plexus Injury, reduced strength/ mobility in hands or fingers or elbow & shoulder joints):
PFM Twin Lever Unit www.pfmbrakes.com
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In most cases this is a simple matter of adapting the clutch operating lever and some minor modification to the switchgear on the left handlebar. There are several ways to adapt the clutch lever depending on the severity of the individual’s disability. In the
PTATIONS BY RICK HULSE case of total loss of/or loss of use of the left hand, the clutch lever must be re-sited elsewhere. Most commonly this is a simple matter of transferring the lever to the right handle bar using “twin levers” for front brake and clutch (see www.klever2.com and/or www.pfmbrakes.com for twin lever kits) or by fitting a thumb operated lever below the right handlebar to operate the front brake and using the original front brake lever for the clutch. In the case of reduced mobility or strength in the left hand, further options would be; An hydraulic to cable conversion kit for smaller bikes makes the use of cable operated clutches much lighter. For a limited range of motorcycles, an automatic clutch such as the Rekluse Z-Clutch www.rekluse.co.uk may be available. Recently some of the major motorcycle manufacturers have produced large capacity motorcycles that are available with automatic
transmission, thereby doing away with the clutch altogether. The Yamaha FJR1300AS has an automatic transmission as does the Honda DN01, the Honda CTX700 and the Honda VFR1200DCT. 1. Right hand twin levers 2. Automatic Clutch 3. Thumbrake & Clutch Right or Left Arm: With all adaptions to suit riders with a hand or arm disability we strongly recommend the fitting of a high quality steering damper. When necessary a Velcro glove to handlebar grip can be used to help keep the affected hand on the handlebar & in some cases for amputees, prosthetics can be specially adapted to enable some handlebar use.
There are “drop down” stabiliser kits www.adaptivemotorcycles.com and www.koeltgen.de/kontakt.h tml for solo motorcycles on the market but as yet we have not been able to fully test their viability for disabled riders.
However we must stress the importance of never being too firmly connected to a solo motorcycle. If you do have a spill while riding you need to be able to separate from the machine very easily rather than be dragged along by it into what could prove to be a more dangerous situation.
Reverse Gear for bikers:
Both the twin levers and thumb brake are available in 1” or 7/8” bar sizes.
K-Lever2 twin lever unit www.klever2.com
K-lever2 operation detail www.klever2.com
the individual rider. Where this is not possible, some second hand machines can sometimes be modified to suit the needs of a disabled rider (i.e. full hand controls, stirrups, foot-plates, seating styles, back support, automatic transmission, wheelchair carriers, etc). www.trikeshop.co.uk and/or www.trikedesign.co.uk and/or www.boomtrikes.co.uk and/or www.rewacotrikes.co.uk
Wheelchair Users & Balance problems: (Bilateral amputation, paraplegia, MS, reduced mobility/strength in legs, balance problems, etc): With these types of disability one obvious issue is that of stability, which usually means the addition of a “third road wheel” whether this is in the form of a bike and sidecar combo or a trike. In the case of bike and sidecar combos sometimes it is possible to utilise standard outfits when the bike has been converted to “full hand controls”. But there are also some manufacturers who manufacture specialised or adapted sidecar outfits that are specifically designed to suit independent use by wheelchair users such as Motopodd Ltd www.motopodd.com and Unit Sidecars Ltd www.unitsidecars.co.uk In the case of trikes it is always preferable to have a trike fully manufactured specifically to suit
1. Bike and sidecar 2. Trike 3. Stabilisers (for solo bikes)
The vast majority of motorcycles do not feature a reversing facility. However, for many people with disabilities, a reversing facility is essential when a motorcycle has been converted to a trike. There are several methods of achieving this; perhaps the oldest method was to incorporate an electric reversing motor, but this has generally proven to be ineffecient and ofter a serious strain on the battery. More recently, purpose built reversing differentials and in-line reversing gearboxes have emerged onto th emarket from the motor racing scene. Companies like Quaife Engineering Ltd www.quaife.co.uk and Elite Racing Transmissions Ltd www.eliteracing transmissions.com produce in-line reversing boxes for shaft-driven vehicles and reversing differentials for chain, belt or shaft driven vehicles. NB. This guide is not intended as an exhaustive catalogue of the adaptions available for bikes and trikes. It is meant as a brief guide featuring the most popular solutions to the most common problems faced by many riders with disabilities when considering adapting machines. There are always other options available and we at the NABD are constantly working with some highly skilled engineers to develop new alternatives and improvements to existing kits. 25
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Federation of Sidecar Clubs G B MCC Greenman MCC Halfway Heroes MCC Harley Davidson Club Somerset Harley Davidson Riders of GB Moto Guzzi Club GB Rocker Box MCC Royal Enfield Owners Club Tiger MCC Triumph Owners (Berkshire) VRA UK
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR BIKERS WITH A DISABILITY Reg. Charity No. 1040907 (SC039897 in Scotland) Are you a disabled person who wants to learn to ride a motorcycle? Then join the NABD and take advantage of our unique
LEARNER LOANER SCHEME This could enable you to complete a CBT course and both modules of the practical test with the loan of a suitably adapted 125cc motorcycle for up to 3 months. (Subject to conditions). A small number of adapted bikes are available specifically for the use of disabled riders (subject to a £150.00 service charge). We will take care of delivery and collection, so you can concentrate on passing your test. NABD “Learner Loaners” are loaned to NABD members specifically for the purpose of training & tests and for no other purpose. Users must provide a copy of a fully comprehensive insurance policy and provisional license prior to delivery.
For further details, please contact: Gordon Hooper (Learner Loaners) NABD, Unit 20, The Bridgewater Centre, Robson Avenue, Urmston, Manchester, M41 7TE. Tel: 0844 415 4849
Email: office@thenabd.org.uk
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You can buy NABD merchandise via the web site www.nabd.org.uk* (click on NABD Shop) or by credit/debit card payment over the telephone 0844 415 4849* or by post from: NABD, Unit 20, The Bridgewater Centre, Robson Avenue, Manchester M41 7TE Cheques should be made payable to NABD * Minimum order value of £5.00 when ordering by phone or internet. 29
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NABD PATRONS SIR BILLY CONNOLLY CBE
Comedian and bike/trike rider
Member of the house of lords and biker (pictured here with his son Gus)
DAVID HOLDING
MARK O’SHEA
Para-Olympic gold medallist
SUZI PERRY
Superbike and supermoto presenter for the BBC (pictured here with fast bloke Eddie Irvine)
MIK SCARLET TV presenter and DJ
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Herpetologist, author, TV presenter and biker
GARY HAVELOCK
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SAMMY MILLER MBE
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NEIL HODGSON
World superbike champion
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NABD NATIONAL COMMITTEE Chairman Vice Chairman Treasurer National Secretary Rep’s Liaison PR/Information Webmaster Affiliated Clubs Liaison Learner/Loaners National Stall Manager National Stall Assistant Research Fundraising Coordinator
Rick Hulse Ian Taylor John Byrne Tina Slesser Ross Lockett / Vic Hawkes John Lysons Simon Freedman Vic Hawkes Gordon Hooper Phil Morris Alma Caviaciuti Derek Durham Ross Lockett
National non-committee administrative positions: Memberships Mark Mayo Rally Secretary Tina Slesser Arbitrator Pauline Chaplin Archivist Gren Russell Projects Co-ordinator Stuart Gregory Open House Editor
Vic Hawkes
NABD Staff Office Manager Office Admin Assistant
Julie Williams Jane Singleton
NABD REPRESENTATIVES ENGLAND Ashton Under Lyne - Tameside Kel Power 07715 350 706 kelpower.rep@thenabd.org.uk Chorley - Lancashire Chris Loughlin 07903 670920 Derby Dave Jackson 07487 888622 Dorchester Ashley Tandy 07942 588 612 ashleytandy.rep@thenabd.org.uk Hinckley – Leicestershire Ross Lockett 07812 657 680 rosslockett.rep@thenabd.org.uk Horncastle - Lincolnshire Steve Ayres 07843 137979 steveayres.rep@thenabd.org.uk London - E11 Steve Wilton 07917 127414 stevewilton.rep@thenabd.org.uk Loughborough - Leicestershire Grayham Johnson 07729 638886 jhnsngrhm@yahoo.co.uk Manchester Brian Wadsworth 07792 089 619 brianwadsworth.rep@thenabd.org.uk
Poole - Dorset Helene Gallimore 07824772167 helenegallimore.rep@thenabd.org.uk
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St Ives - Cornwall Sean Farrell 07936 153 390 seanfarrell.rep@thenabd.org.uk Staffordshire Sue Bocking 07970 429 949 suebocking.rep@thenabd.org.uk
SCOTLAND Edinburgh Alan Russell 01316 237 124 alanrussell.rep@thenabd.org.uk
Warrington Eddie Hancock 07872 929 869 eddiehancock.rep@thenabd.org.uk Warminster - Wiltshire Phillip Arbon philiparbon.rep@thenabd.org.uk Wellingborough - Northamptonshire Dave Haswell 07445 346151
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Diamond Trikes Derek Winter, 38 Grange Road, Portadown, Co Armagh, BT62 4JD Tel: 028 388 52635xx www.diamondtrikes.co.uk
Mulderrigs (Solicitors) Paul Mulderrig, 72 Bank Street, Rawtenstall, BB4 8EG Tel: 0800 052 3693 www.mulderrigs.co.uk Law Society’s Personal Injury Panel. Association of Personal Injury Lawyers.
PHAB Janine Williams, Summit House, 50 Wandle Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 1DF Tel: 020 8667 9443 Email: info@phab.org.uk www.phab.org.uk
Principal Insurance Ltd Matt Byrne, Dalton House, Dane Road, Sale, Manchester, M33 7AR Tel: 0161 972 2597 or 0808 178 0181 Email: xinfo@principalinsurance.co.uk www.principalinsurance.co.uk
Trike Design LTD Hank, Unit 2A, Ponty Gwindy Industrial Estate, Caerphilly, CF83 3HU Tel: 02920 880885 www.trike-design.co.uk Trike Builders, Custom & Adaption Engineers
Trikeshop Bev Meredith, Unit 10, Waterside Business Park, Lamby Way, Rumney, Cardiff, CF3 2ET Tel: 02920 369420 Email: info@trikeshop.co.uk www.trikeshop.co.uk Trike Manufacturers, Trike Kits, Conversions and Adaptations
SILVER AFFILIATED BUSINESSES Kliktronic LTD Bob / Keith, Unit 2, Station Road Industrial Estate, Elmswell, Suffolk, IP31 3PD Tel: 01359 242100 www.kliktronic.co.uk Electronic Gear-Changers, Push-Button Side Stands etc.
TBPI Group (Traumatic Brachial Plexus Injury Group) Neil Finney, 13 Wemeth Road, Glossop, SK13 6LZ Tel: 07976 317529 www.tbpi-group.org
NSV Caravans Ltd G. Humphries, Unit 4 Westmans Ind Est, Love Lane, Burnham On Sea. TA8 1EY Tel: 07929 767690 Email: nsvcaravans@btconnect.com www.nsvcaravans.co.uk Specialist used Motorhome dealer based in Somerset.
BRONZE AFFILIATED BUSINESSES Belfast DJ’s Don Anderson, 18 Horn Walk, Belfast, BT11 9NG Tel: 02890 289021 or 07790 296461 Email: anderson_don@hotmail.com www.nidjs.com
THE BIKER GUIDE Website for bikers Email: info@thebikerguide.co.uk www.thebikerguide.co.uk
Custom Paints Ltd Saj Khan, 3 Norfolk Bridge Court, Warren Street, Sheffiled, S4 7WT Tel: 01142 752187 Email: saj@custompaints.com www.custompaints.com
The DeJaVu Roadshow Steven Osborne, 382 Bourne Road, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 3LL Tel: 01775 711874 Email: dejavuroadshow@hotmail.co.uk www.dejavuroadshow.co.uk
Fatbob Crafts Tony Fulton, 58 Roman Way, Godmanchester, Cambs. PE29 2RW Tel: 07495 901012 Email: enquiries@fatbobcrafts.co.uk www.fatbobcrafts.co.uk
Foxylady Reborn Diane Vane, Sunnyside Cottage, Metherinham Lane, Dunston, Lincolnshire, LN4 2EU Tel: 07541 502197 Email: foxylady1960@live.com www.foxyhatsncrafts.co.uk
J. Byrne Ltd 65 Old Road, Ashton Under Lyne, Lancashire, OL6 9DH Tel: 0161 344 1175 www.jbyrnelimited.co.uk
Karmenz Bike Training Karl Menzel, Billing Garden Village, The Causeway, Northampton. NN3 9EX Tel: 01604 402444 Email: karl@karmenzbiketraining.com www.karmenzbiketraining.com
Parkitt Performance Motorcycle Racing Unit 4, Ashvale Workshops, Ashvale Road, Tuxford, Nottinghamshire. NG22 0JY Tel: 07530 928314 www.parkittracing.co.uk
Rewaco Trikes UK LTD Maria Lodge, 3 New Green Cottages, Newmans End, Matching Tye, Harlow, Essex. CM17 0QX Tel: 01279 730695 www.rewacotrikesuk.co.uk
Union Leisurewear Ltd Sandra, c/o: Flexispace Business Centre, Old Hall Street, Middleton. M24 1AG Tel: 0161 877 7780
Wyrd Tony Pagan Armour & Jewellery Tony Bunch, 43 Deepdale Crescent, Cowgate, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear. NE5 3HQ Tel: 0191 286 6004 Email: fat.tonys@outlook.com
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