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- 12 years ago
- Forum: Raptor 1000
- Topic: Need a new exhaust/footpeg hanger
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1797
Need a new exhaust/footpeg hanger
Hi all, An embarrassing incident involving a stationary crash (bike fell over while parked) resulted in both struts of the right rear footpeg/exhaust hanger breaking. I'm planning on drilling holes and bolting bracers front and back as a temporary measure, but I'd love to get a replacement. Can't fi...
- 13 years ago
- Forum: General Technical
- Topic: Front mudguard
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3697
Re: Front mudguard
Thanks CT - didn't find those but did find a cheap 2nd hand replacement there - very grateful for the pointer.
- 13 years ago
- Forum: General Technical
- Topic: Front mudguard
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3697
Re: Front mudguard
Sorry for delayed reply, my PC's been in the shop for a fortnight.
Yes, there is an MV Agusta dealer who claims to be able to get an F4 guard in 2-4 weeks. Price is silly but then so was my negligence in breaking the original.
Thanks all,
Julian
Yes, there is an MV Agusta dealer who claims to be able to get an F4 guard in 2-4 weeks. Price is silly but then so was my negligence in breaking the original.
Thanks all,
Julian
- 13 years ago
- Forum: General Technical
- Topic: Front mudguard
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3697
Front mudguard
I did a very silly thing recently. I put a padlock and chain around the front wheel of my bike to discourage thieves and forgot about it when I came back. Result - a cracked front mudguard. I've removed it and tried to glass it up but it didn't work very well. Finding a replacement locally (Darwin) ...
- 13 years ago
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: What to do on a rainy day?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2274
Re: What to do on a rainy day?
Or come to Darwin. We get no rain at all rain from April to October, and when it does rain (from November to March) it's really warm and interesting (though once or twice city-levelling) rain. All the critters come out - frogs, snakes, insects etc - and the place turns *green*. Yup, it's great rain ...
- 13 years ago
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Ok own up
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3172
Re: Ok own up
I am now. <kidding, but I want some!>
- 13 years ago
- Forum: Riders + Rides
- Topic: bike's got the horn
- Replies: 8
- Views: 5290
Re: bike's got the horn
Neither, if it were mine. Two-tone effect looks cool, and like it was meant to be that way. You could paint the panels under the seat black or get black aftermarket cans maybe. If you have to then I vote paint the mudguard. 'Course everyone's colour sense is different I guess. What bike's the horn f...
- 13 years ago
- Forum: Virtual Bar
- Topic: New kid on the block at 43?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4432
Re: New kid on the block at 43?
43? Barely out of puberty! I bought my first Raptor (and my first bike for 16 years) in January, and I'm 54.
Anyway howdy, and I'll have a bourbon on the rocks please.
Anyway howdy, and I'll have a bourbon on the rocks please.
- 13 years ago
- Forum: Riders + Rides
- Topic: My Latest mod
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4536
Re: My Latest mod
Love the pic.
Would you mind posting brief details on how you made the replacement seat? Did you use the frame of the old one?
Cheers,
Julian
Would you mind posting brief details on how you made the replacement seat? Did you use the frame of the old one?
Cheers,
Julian
- 13 years ago
- Forum: General Technical
- Topic: blowing hot and cold,
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2254
Re: blowing hot and cold,
That's odd. I take it there was no sign at all of anything wrong with the bike.
The only thing I can think of is that perhaps this is normal - the pipe from the front pot gets way more aircooling than the other one.
Next time I'm out for a ride I'll check mine.
The only thing I can think of is that perhaps this is normal - the pipe from the front pot gets way more aircooling than the other one.
Next time I'm out for a ride I'll check mine.
- 13 years ago
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Wot's yer tyres ?
- Replies: 34
- Views: 12285
Re: Wot's yer tyres ?
OK, the rains have arrived, and I can report that the Michelin Pilots on my Raptor handle wet tarmac pretty well. Pretty good tyres overall. They're softish and probably wouldn't last like some Bridgestones, Dunlops or Continentals I've known, but they also probably hold the road better. I'll buy th...
- 13 years ago
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Hard luggage
- Replies: 39
- Views: 57658
Re:
Been on another forum and they have kindly helped me out with these links which i reckon is going to be my best bet along with a rucksack, hopefully someone else may find the links useful. http://www.ventura-bike.co.uk/fitments/display.asp?manufacturer_id=4 http://www.ventura-bike.co.uk/fitments/di...
- 13 years ago
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Wot's yer tyres ?
- Replies: 34
- Views: 12285
Re: Wot's yer tyres ?
Michelin Pilot's , 120/70 and 180/55.
They are very good, with great stickiness when warm. I can't speak for their wet-weather performance as it hasn't rained here in the Territory in the 5 months I've owned her. The monsoons are coming up though, and I'll let you know.
They are very good, with great stickiness when warm. I can't speak for their wet-weather performance as it hasn't rained here in the Territory in the 5 months I've owned her. The monsoons are coming up though, and I'll let you know.
- 13 years ago
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Things i've done this week
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1791
Re: Things i've done this week
I am also debating doing these last two mods. I like the Rap's single headlight but it is a little dim at high speed on the open road. If you do go for twins I'd love to hear what bike (or after-market supplier) you got them from, and how easy it was to make them fit. I'd also like to hear what scre...
- 13 years ago
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: totally different exhausts
- Replies: 18
- Views: 6946
Re: totally different exhausts
They look great. Another yes vote from down under.