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by Spyke
5 years ago
Forum: Virtual Bar
Topic: Hi from second-time raptor owner
Replies: 14
Views: 8762

Re: Hi from second-time raptor owner

Welcome back to raptor-world! As your a second-time-arounder I just know you''ll be happy with her. And yes, the Suzuki TL1000S gearbox is the sweetest I've ever owned, like a hot knife through butter.
by Spyke
5 years ago
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Raptor radiator
Replies: 4
Views: 3202

Re: Raptor radiator

Haven't ever seen another bike with the same curved rad unfortunately, I'm having issues with mine as well - had it repaired but it started leaking in almost the same spot within a month. Going to try a blob of knead-it next, I've heard of good results with that.
by Spyke
5 years ago
Forum: Ride-Outs & Events
Topic: Perth Paragraph
Replies: 0
Views: 6556

Perth Paragraph

We're currently getting our shizzle together to catch up again, see http://raptorchapter.org.uk/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=4497 for pix from our last do. Any lurkers here can post in this thread or PM me for more details. NOTE - we're the Coloniel Perth - WA not Scotland, although you wouldn't know it...
by Spyke
5 years ago
Forum: General Technical
Topic: How to make white lenses for the V and Xtra Raptors
Replies: 13
Views: 7082

Re: How to make white lenses for the V and Xtra Raptors

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by Spyke
5 years ago
Forum: General Technical
Topic: How to make white lenses for the V and Xtra Raptors
Replies: 13
Views: 7082

Re: How to make white lenses for the V and Xtra Raptors

I'm still patting myself on the back about these, please forgive me!
But this thread needs BEFORE & AFTER shots so here ya go.
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by Spyke
5 years ago
Forum: General Chat
Topic: wavey discs
Replies: 9
Views: 5374

Re: wavey discs

Hey lingo, I don't suppose you could weigh the rear disc for me? I'm trying to buy one, but M&P reckon postage to the colonies would be 93 quid!!! :angry:
by Spyke
5 years ago
Forum: Virtual Bar
Topic: One for Shed
Replies: 3
Views: 4408

Re: One for Shed

Haha, very nice. Personally I like to use old washing machine drums for fire pits, they have great ventilation holes as well as drainage holes. On a related topic I've signed up for a Welding for Beginners course next month. :toocool:
by Spyke
5 years ago
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Time for a new Helmet
Replies: 3
Views: 2679

Re: Time for a new Helmet

Don't know anything about the Reevus but the one thing I learned when writing-off my Firestorm was that what's going on behind you isn't nearly as important as the shit that's up ahead, so please benefit from my hard-learned lesson! :oops: I'm in the market for a new one myself and as I've an Arai-s...
by Spyke
5 years ago
Forum: General Technical
Topic: Interchangeable parts
Replies: 18
Views: 30714

Re: Interchangeable parts

Howdy strangers! Sorry I've been out of the loop for so long. Can one of our lovely mods please sticky this thread? I'm sick of failing at de-soldering & trying to make scooter parts works so I'm currently commissioning Custom LED https://www.customled.com/ to do one just for me. If anyone is in...
by Spyke
8 years ago
Forum: General Technical
Topic: Mods for a life of commuting
Replies: 33
Views: 13446

Re: Mods for a life of commuting

Love your work! That does look like it should do the job. I'm still adding extra Rapid Fix every time mine goes with the long-term plan of getting a carbon fibre MV Agusta one when pennies permit. It hasn't gotten to the top of the to-do list yet as it really does seem to be a problem that only happ...
by Spyke
8 years ago
Forum: Raptor 650
Topic: Newby.
Replies: 4
Views: 4888

Re: Newby.

Welcome in Trigger, head over to http://www.raptorchapter.org.uk/viewtop ... =10&t=4474 although I think they're generally about the 1000s.
The underslung superbike back brake is a pig to bleed on the 1000s, I guess the 650s are the same? I'd start there and then service the caliper.
by Spyke
8 years ago
Forum: Riders + Rides
Topic: Airbox mod and where can I get a temperature sensor
Replies: 5
Views: 5663

Re: Airbox mod and where can I get a temperature sensor

Welcome aboard, sorry to hear of the theft. There are plenty of threads discussing airbox mods so give the search function a shot. Have you tried asking your Suzuki dealer for a TL1000S (or SV650) air temp sensor? Always remember she's a japper on the inside! Can't advise on your 3/4 wire problems t...
by Spyke
8 years ago
Forum: Riders + Rides
Topic: A Canary Cafe Racer
Replies: 184
Views: 205327

Re: A Canary Cafe Racer

I love the way you can go to a junkyard for inspiration, shows great initiative.

YOUR Tweety Pie could have its own Viking winged helmet, Ogri always wore it well!
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by Spyke
8 years ago
Forum: Riders + Rides
Topic: A Canary Cafe Racer
Replies: 184
Views: 205327

Re: A Canary Cafe Racer

Looking great, can't wait to see her finished (for this season!)
The only Canary With Attitude that I think I know is Tweety Pie, how's that for a name?
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