Undoing suspension linkage bolts today to grease the bearings and swap out the shock for an R6 one (Ohlins needs a service) and I managed to wrench the bike off the centrestand.   

Heave-ho with a 17mm spanner on one of the dogbone bolts and before I knew it, bike had rotated over the fulcrum and down she went on the right side.  Good job in a way 'cos I was lying on the left ... mind you, I'd have taking a few bruises to save the Akra can.  Crash bungs prevented any damage to bodywork or tank but the can fell onto the shaft of a hammer.  Doh!   

I think I'll be able to do a cut 'n' shut job to take out the damaged section.  Hope so.  Meanwhile, I'm feeling mighty clumsy and dumb ... note to self, R1 forks shift the balance point of the centrestand and make it easier to throw the bike over.




Mike

I've been asked to post this on behalf of a friend of a friend who's having problems logging on to the forum.

2002 Gen 1, blue and standard apart from a taller screen (make unknown).  5300 miles only and asking £2,900.

Described as in mint condition.  No photos available for me to put here, unfortunately.

If you'd like more details, contact Lauren on 07827 812358.

I've not seen the bike, don't know the seller other than by association with our mutual friend and can't provide any more information than what's here already. 

Mike