Lioness Posted May 21, 2005 Report Share Posted May 21, 2005 But I wonder which of today's top-boy's are left-handed...if any <{POST_SNAPBACK}> One of the best showmen certainly is - Shane Parker is left handed Something else we have in common! However, I cannot see this becoming the start of "Lefties of the World Unite!" Just cannot see that happening! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Oh I dunno - count me in. Lefties rule! Lets take over the universe....mwahhahahah I can write with both hands thanks to going to a country village school where they used to rap me over the knuckles for writing with my left . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazysue Posted May 21, 2005 Report Share Posted May 21, 2005 Same here Lioness When I was 5 and painting a picture, the teacher took the paintbrush out of my left hand and put it in my right hand and said I had to use that hand to paint,draw and write......I was a stubborn little bugger even then, my response was to get my paint brush and paint the teachers face with it, then the surrounding area and finally to tell them I will use what ever hand I want to!! They let me use my left hand after that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Posted May 24, 2005 Report Share Posted May 24, 2005 Where d'ya get that from ? 'cause it's rubbish. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> From a Doctor, like I said try it, we have been showing people this for years when teaching them to ride and there have been very few who it didn't apply to. Then again it is difficult for me to combat such a well reasoned argument as yours Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diesel Posted May 25, 2005 Report Share Posted May 25, 2005 Another lefty here! I'm pretty ambidextrous, due to the 'Shawns sister effect' where I broke my left wrist and was forced to use my righthand for a period of time. I tend to do different things with different hands, I write with my left, play darts with either, throw anything else with my right and play pool (poorly) with my right. Some people find it strange because I pick up and use knives and forks either way round. Dunno about Vinces theory about turning, from what I can remember I never had a preference when riding a bike. I do, however, prefer turning left in my car for some reason! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehone Posted May 26, 2005 Report Share Posted May 26, 2005 Do what my sister did, break your wrist when you're young and you have to learn to use the other arm, she can use both arms to write etc. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> well at Canterbury i broke both wrists and an arm (all at the same time), but it didn't make me want to write with my feet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerTom Posted May 29, 2005 Report Share Posted May 29, 2005 I remember Simon Wigg saying that the subject of left-hander's had been discussed a few times by riders...and they all agreed that it's easier for left-handed people to race speedway.Because the positioning of the bike in the bends is controlled mainly with the left-hand side and the strength required comes mainly from the right. Which would definitely come more naturally to left-hookers. Also your reflexes are faster in your most-used hand...meaning consistently fast clutch-release is more likely to us lefties too . <{POST_SNAPBACK}> If it's easier why am I so bad.....thank goodness I'm not right handed or I would be worse! Methinks there is more to being a good speedway rider than being left handed. I would gladly exchange hands for talent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celticman Posted December 31, 2019 Report Share Posted December 31, 2019 On 4/23/2005 at 7:11 PM, Steve Turner said: I remember Simon Wigg saying that the subject of left-hander's had been discussed a few times by riders...and they all agreed that it's easier for left-handed people to race speedway. Because the positioning of the bike in the bends is controlled mainly with the left-hand side and the strength required comes mainly from the right. Which would definitely come more naturally to left-hookers. Also your reflexes are faster in your most-used hand...meaning consistently fast clutch-release is more likely to us lefties too . But I wonder which of today's top-boy's are left-handed...if any Clearly, given these advantages for wrong handed riders they should, in all fairness, be obliged to ride in the opposite direction Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
False dawn Posted December 31, 2019 Report Share Posted December 31, 2019 6 minutes ago, Celticman said: Clearly, given these advantages for wrong handed riders they should, in all fairness, be obliged to ride in the opposite direction Like Alan Grahame who, if my memory serves, set an unofficial track record at Cradley Heath for going the wrong way round. He used to remove the footrest for this particular party piece. Not sure if he was left handed though. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OveFundinFan Posted December 31, 2019 Report Share Posted December 31, 2019 I am right handed when I played tennis, cricket, throw a ball, the only exception is that I write with my left hand. I did break the scaphoid in my left wrist in my mid teens, I managed to write somewhat with my right hand but went back to my left as soon as possible. I used to do cycle speedway and always from the start was pushing down on my right foot. Used to be in a motorcycle club and never saw anyone adapt throttle to the left side and there must have been some left handlers about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno Posted December 31, 2019 Report Share Posted December 31, 2019 I'm right handed but play golf and cricket left handed. No idea why Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
False dawn Posted December 31, 2019 Report Share Posted December 31, 2019 4 hours ago, bruno said: I'm right handed but play golf and cricket left handed. No idea why If we keep up this theme of what people can do with either hand, we might end up with too much information Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celticman Posted December 31, 2019 Report Share Posted December 31, 2019 2 hours ago, False dawn said: If we keep up this theme of what people can do with either hand, we might end up with too much information Nevertheless, inquiring minds need to know. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickthemuppet Posted January 2, 2020 Report Share Posted January 2, 2020 There are many sports that have a good advantage being left handed like tennis , table tennis, ten pin bowling but not polo or hockey which is a distinct disadvantage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin bass Posted February 9, 2020 Report Share Posted February 9, 2020 I'm sure many years ago Jem Doncaster's brother Nick Doncaster had his throttle/clutch swapped over after he had a bad crash which left him unable to use it the normal way, saying that i thought Nick was actually looking the better rider of the two when they both took to the shale. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve roberts Posted February 9, 2020 Report Share Posted February 9, 2020 1 hour ago, kevin bass said: I'm sure many years ago Jem Doncaster's brother Nick Doncaster had his throttle/clutch swapped over after he had a bad crash which left him unable to use it the normal way, saying that i thought Nick was actually looking the better rider of the two when they both took to the shale. I believe that Bobby Beaton's brother, Jimmy, had a similar arrangement? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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