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So here's what's happening. I bought a 1999 SV650 race bike from a guy off CL yesterday. It runs but needs a few bits and pieces to make it rideable. It has bicycle handlebars on it, no rear brake, no shifter and no battery. Light work basically. My intentions for this bike are simple. I'm going to get this SV rideable, make an electronic shifter and learn how to ride on it with a prosthetic. That way if I fall over and fuck the bike up it's not a big deal because it's not my custom build. Once I get comfortable on it with the electronic shifter I will swap al the parts over necessary ti get Carmen back on the road. Hence the name, Fall Guy.
I'm pretty sure I can get it on the road today. I'm going to lower the rear end for two reasons. 1. So my short friend can ride it for me and make sure it's on the level and 2. It will be easier for me to plant my right leg down.
Here's some pics of its current state:





I'm pretty sure I can get it on the road today. I'm going to lower the rear end for two reasons. 1. So my short friend can ride it for me and make sure it's on the level and 2. It will be easier for me to plant my right leg down.
Here's some pics of its current state:




