Can you help me fix a bike??? - SV650.org

25-05-11, 03:40 PM

Hi there, as some of you will know I run The Bike Experience, which is a charity that helps teach disabled motorcyclists how they can ride again. We have had received a high number of applications to attend, so need to double up on the days. The GSXR600 proved a bit difficult as the bars are so low, which meant a lot of weight being put on wrists (as all riders so far are paralysed). Therefore I have got hold of a 1999 SV650, which is a bit more sat up. However, it needs a basic service, change of oil,plugs etc. I have done the air filter, but as I paralysed too, I can only use one hand to operate whilst the other steadies me. Is there anyone in the Bath area that has good mechanical knowledge to help me get the bike sorted. We are also going to put on the Kliktronic gear shifter. I have my other SV650 with the gear shifter fitted, sat next to it, so we are going to copy across the wiring set up. I would use a mechanic, but I have no money, the main sponsor for the charity pulled out a week before the first rider came, and I am bank-rolling the entire project. I don't earn any money and am living off my disability benefit, so that's about £400 a month. As you can see, I'm not a wealthy man! I would really appreciate your help, to come down for a day's work on the bike. I can make decent coffee and supply decent biscuits. Can you email me on tskeelspiggins@hotmail.com. Cheers. Talan

25-05-11, 04:56 PM

Talan, I'm a poor mechanic but happy to help in other ways. I'll send you a mail.

rictus01 · 25-05-11, 05:31 PM

Emailed.

25-05-11, 05:34 PM

Emailed.

squirrel_hunter · 25-05-11, 08:52 PM

Emailed.

26-05-11, 03:11 PM

Thanks to all who responded to my post, looking forward to sorting the bike out on Saturday with S-H, will pm you the address.

Hope to meet up with the rest at some point during the summer.

Cheers
Talan

26-05-11, 03:49 PM

Tal, ive dropped you a text. Just for ref colin now runs a bike workshop/ MOT centre and happy to help out xx

Jayneflakes · 27-05-11, 07:16 PM

We are in Weston and are happy to help out. Used to playing with Pointies, but how much difference does it make really? Anyway, if you need a hand and I can help, I am happy to do so. I also make good tea!

Cheers,

Jayne
X

25-05-11, 03:40 PM	#1
Talan Guest Posts: n/a	Can you help me fix a bike??? Hi there, as some of you will know I run The Bike Experience, which is a charity that helps teach disabled motorcyclists how they can ride again. We have had received a high number of applications to attend, so need to double up on the days. The GSXR600 proved a bit difficult as the bars are so low, which meant a lot of weight being put on wrists (as all riders so far are paralysed). Therefore I have got hold of a 1999 SV650, which is a bit more sat up. However, it needs a basic service, change of oil,plugs etc. I have done the air filter, but as I paralysed too, I can only use one hand to operate whilst the other steadies me. Is there anyone in the Bath area that has good mechanical knowledge to help me get the bike sorted. We are also going to put on the Kliktronic gear shifter. I have my other SV650 with the gear shifter fitted, sat next to it, so we are going to copy across the wiring set up. I would use a mechanic, but I have no money, the main sponsor for the charity pulled out a week before the first rider came, and I am bank-rolling the entire project. I don't earn any money and am living off my disability benefit, so that's about £400 a month. As you can see, I'm not a wealthy man! I would really appreciate your help, to come down for a day's work on the bike. I can make decent coffee and supply decent biscuits. Can you email me on tskeelspiggins@hotmail.com. Cheers. Talan

25-05-11, 04:56 PM	#2
The Idle Biker Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Can you help me fix a bike??? Talan, I'm a poor mechanic but happy to help in other ways. I'll send you a mail.

25-05-11, 05:31 PM	#3
rictus01 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: South London Posts: 9,799	Re: Can you help me fix a bike??? Emailed. __________________ Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, 'Wow! What a Ride!

25-05-11, 05:34 PM	#4
BBadger Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Can you help me fix a bike??? Emailed.

25-05-11, 08:52 PM	#5
squirrel_hunter Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Sunny Swindon Posts: 3,579	Re: Can you help me fix a bike??? Emailed. __________________ "A little enthusiastic?" May I add here, GG is awesome and I think I am in love with Stretchie...he rocks my world! SH2 \| 2MA \| GROM \| YSR

26-05-11, 03:11 PM	#6
Talan Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Can you help me fix a bike??? Thanks to all who responded to my post, looking forward to sorting the bike out on Saturday with S-H, will pm you the address. Hope to meet up with the rest at some point during the summer. Cheers Talan

26-05-11, 03:49 PM	#7
Rai86 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Can you help me fix a bike??? Tal, ive dropped you a text. Just for ref colin now runs a bike workshop/ MOT centre and happy to help out xx

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