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by wreckah
14 years ago
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Any comments on/experience of using throw-over saddlebags?
Replies: 18
Views: 6783

Re: Any comments on/experience of using throw-over saddlebags?

never had problems with the panels on my raptor, and i did a lot of traveling with saddlebags... mind you, i DID have problems with bags catching on fire (not kidding), so make sure your bags are not touching the exhausts (they will drop a few cms after an hour's riding or so, so make sure you have ...
by wreckah
14 years ago
Forum: Riders + Rides
Topic: Christmas ride to Thailand
Replies: 14
Views: 5997

Re: Christmas ride to Thailand

:lol: :lol: :lol:

i don't own wellies :lol:
by wreckah
14 years ago
Forum: Virtual Bar
Topic: Have a drink on me
Replies: 5
Views: 2920

Re: Have a drink on me

exactly :lol: :mrgreen:

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by wreckah
14 years ago
Forum: Riders + Rides
Topic: Christmas ride to Thailand
Replies: 14
Views: 5997

Re: Christmas ride to Thailand

Hi Ken, great pictures :) i've done those roads a year ago in an old porsche 911 ;) if you're looking for a great motorcycle hangout, i know a place near Trang. Road-side diner with two fantastic hosts Mee and Tuu. They are also members of Thailand big bikers club. Great place, i helped decorate it ...
by wreckah
14 years ago
Forum: General Technical
Topic: Best Engine Oil?
Replies: 5
Views: 2676

Re: Best Engine Oil?

i've used Motul 300V full synth in all my bikes the last couple of years...expensive, but it feels right :) and it smells wonderfully, and it is green!!! :D Any good quality oil will do, as long as you change regularly, and stick to whatever type of oil you put in there first (semi-synth, stick with...
by wreckah
14 years ago
Forum: General Chat
Topic: 650 or 1000?
Replies: 4
Views: 2360

Re: 650 or 1000?

you can have a bit of fun with the extra grunt of the 1000. :)

but i do think the 650 is a better balanced bike, and handles better as well.
by wreckah
14 years ago
Forum: Raptor 1000
Topic: Replacing Front Wheel Bearings
Replies: 7
Views: 3519

Re: Replacing Front Wheel Bearings

kev wrote:55 years agoand dont forget the spacer that goes between the bearings :wink:
damn that's good advice!!! i actually did put on new bearings once without refitting the iner spacer :D :D :D
by wreckah
14 years ago
Forum: Raptor 1000
Topic: Steering Head Bearings
Replies: 11
Views: 5375

Re: Steering Head Bearings

yeah mate, go to your local hardware/bearing shop! they have everything in stock. Every little town should have a bearing shop. In my little farmers' town there's three of them :D Even if you don't have the part number, they will measure your old bearing, and give you the exact new one. i never ever...
by wreckah
14 years ago
Forum: General Technical
Topic: UPDATE
Replies: 14
Views: 4851

Re: UPDATE

very very nice kev!!
by wreckah
14 years ago
Forum: Raptor 1000
Topic: Removing rear cylinderhead
Replies: 2
Views: 1981

Re: Removing rear cylinderhead

the cylinderhead-cover is easy...dunno about the head itself though :?

maybe (if it doesn't work) you could loosen up the front engine mounts, and tilt the engine forward.
by wreckah
14 years ago
Forum: Raptor 1000
Topic: Replacing Front Wheel Bearings
Replies: 7
Views: 3519

Re: Replacing Front Wheel Bearings

hiya, no need to worry all that much, it's reasonably simple job, as you described. :) knock out both old bearings with a drift. 2 minute job if you are good with hammers :D gently tap in the new bearings. (clean the hub thoroughly.) make sure the bearing goes in perfectly level. make sure you tap t...
by wreckah
14 years ago
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Finally: the Official Videos of Carrera To China are finishe
Replies: 0
Views: 1710

Finally: the Official Videos of Carrera To China are finishe

Dear people, I am pestering you one final time: i've finished the official videos of our adventure to China! I think this will give you guys a much better insight in the way we have experienced our travels... I had to cut them up, to stay within the ten minute limit of Youtube, but so be it. Have fu...
by wreckah
14 years ago
Forum: Raptor 1000
Topic: Waterpump impeller
Replies: 5
Views: 2784

Re: Waterpump impeller

yapp, impeller can be a bitch to get off. luckily it's not that expensive to replace. a lot of patience and a couple of tiny flathead screwdrivers usually does the trick. :) changing the seals is quite straightforward with a little bit of DIY experience. by the way, if you order the suzuki seals, yo...
by wreckah
14 years ago
Forum: General Chat
Topic: just sold my baby...
Replies: 4
Views: 2301

just sold my baby...

and i feel like crying :? :( couldn't justify keeping 2 bikes (and couldn't afford it either), so i had to let the little one go :( i'm sorry guys! jan http://www.postwhore.biz/albums/userpics/10059/normal_IMG_9778.jpg http://www.postwhore.biz/albums/userpics/10059/normal_IMG_3059.jpg http://www.pos...
by wreckah
14 years ago
Forum: Riders + Rides
Topic: My trip to Ireland
Replies: 4
Views: 2906

Re: My trip to Ireland

great pics man!!

ireland is on my list too :) 8)