Stephen Churm’s Triumph Speedmaster

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 wanted back on a bike so much.

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. If I became a member I could apply for a grant to help with the adaptations I would need to get me back on a bike, I needed the Klicktronic gear change and the K‐lev er brake system.

So, I joined the NABD and off I went on the hunt for a new bike, and I found it. A Triumph Speedmaster took my fancy 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 and now, I’m back on the road.

None of this would have been possible without the help given from the NABD, 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 the Kliktronic and K‐Lever system visit www.kliktronic.co.uk or telephone 01359 242 100.

This NABD grant of £1000.00 was sponsored by donations from Mercury Masonic Lodge, Frimley, Surrey.