Giles,
Consider dropping the forks an inch or more in the triple clamps to compensate for the extra weight at the rear if you go two up.
I am an RN so consider also the wisdom of this advice. Unless your friend has lost her confidence or desire to operate her own machine , her hand will heal and in 4-6 weeks she will be able to ride again(if it was a simple fracture).
Take a rest from traveling, let the hand heal, don't panic. Get the cast off and go for a soft cast ASAP. Exercise the hand to keep it strong. Not too many pain pills. Pain is your friend. Use non steroidal anti inflamatoriy type drugs, not narcotics.
Find a welder to straighten the subframe and when able ride on until you get to a better mechanic. Have someone haul the bike in a truck for you and lead them. Your friend can ride in the cab for a bit. Work it out. Don't quit. A couple of weeks will make a big difference.
Be positive. It's all good.
Bill.
Last edited by Bill Shockley; 11 Jul 2006 at 10:14.
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