2002 SV650 build -patr 5

Today I didn't make any progress on the bike. Physically that is. I did how ever pick up a very key tool for completing this project.
Atlas 618 manual lathe... Fuck yeah..

She is a runner, and seems decently cared for. I've got my machinist friend on the prowl for a 3-jaw chuck and he said he'll get me some more tooling.
I've got to get her setup and working on the quick so I can start doing some parts needed for this build.
All in all I'm freaking pumped. It's a good enough machine for what I'm intending on using for as far as I can tell...

After spending some time setting up the lathe, (posted in the party and B.S. thread about that.) I'm back to the bike build.
Rear suspension stuff...
Pilfered a bolt for my R6 bottom shock mount out of the stock SV650 linkage (link to frame bolt.)

Drill out the Aprilia triangle to fit bolt through.

The bolt is pretty long, but it's the perfect diameter for the R6's shock bushing. The non-threaded portion sticks out past triangle a hair.

So make a spacer...

Yay lathe..

And then I remembered the exhaust was somewhere near there too... Booooo..

Back to the drawing board.

Flip the bolt head to the exhaust side, 1/4" off the spacer and 1/4" cut off the bolt. Job done.

Take out the rubber bushing for the potential dog bone plate lower mount.

Turn another piece of aluminum down to size.

Pop her in like it's meant to be.

Can't believe how nice it is having this lathe around for this little B.S.
Freaking loving it....
Thanks for looking and for the high fives too y'all, I appreciate it!