Like many other AMA members, Dave Barr is an extraordinary motorcyclist. But Barr also holds two Guinness World Records; He rode a motorcycle 83,000 miles
around the world through extremely rugged terrain, and rode a motorcycle to the four extreme geographical corners of Australia.
Oh yeah, and he did all that without any legs.
Barr, a Motorcycle Hall of Famer who has two artificial legs because of a land mine explosion in Angola, knows how to conquer adversity. Here are his tips for overcoming life's challenges and still do what you love;
Don't Treat Life Like A Dress Rehearsal
"If you've got something in your heart that you feel you are supposed to be doing, go out and find a way to do it." Barr felt riding around the world on a motorcycle was something he had to do. "This was destiny for me."
Embrace Risk "Don't go out and be stupid, but if you're not willing to take risks, you'll never know what you could have done."
Don't Let Reason Stand in the Way - - Within Reason
"People often reason themselves out of doing what they feel they should be doing. Don't let outside influences dissuade you from doing what you want to do, what you know in your heart you have to do."
Carry Pepper Spray "If you don't want to carry a firearm, carry pepper spray for personal protection."
Oh yeah, and he did all that without any legs.
Barr, a Motorcycle Hall of Famer who has two artificial legs because of a land mine explosion in Angola, knows how to conquer adversity. Here are his tips for overcoming life's challenges and still do what you love;
Don't Treat Life Like A Dress Rehearsal
"If you've got something in your heart that you feel you are supposed to be doing, go out and find a way to do it." Barr felt riding around the world on a motorcycle was something he had to do. "This was destiny for me."
Embrace Risk "Don't go out and be stupid, but if you're not willing to take risks, you'll never know what you could have done."
Don't Let Reason Stand in the Way - - Within Reason
"People often reason themselves out of doing what they feel they should be doing. Don't let outside influences dissuade you from doing what you want to do, what you know in your heart you have to do."
Carry Pepper Spray "If you don't want to carry a firearm, carry pepper spray for personal protection."
