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by Demansia
10 years ago
Forum: V-Raptor and Xtra
Topic: Suspension again!
Replies: 75
Views: 44215

Re: Suspension again!

V4mp wrote:55 years agoI've decided to do "triangle mod" and do triangles by myself. Rising up the tail makes bike steer faster, right ? Does anyone have good dimension for triangles ?
I have a spare set of triangles, I had a few sets cut with a water jet when I made mine.
Does make the steering faster.
by Demansia
11 years ago
Forum: General Technical
Topic: Carbon Fibre VRaptor/Raptor bodywork
Replies: 31
Views: 45643

Re: Carbon Fibre VRaptor/Raptor bodywork

Scarlatti are doing a 20% discount on parts for November, just enter promo code nv12 in checkout section to get it.
Just ordered some parts for mine, now to see how long they take to get to Oz. Hopefully before Xmas.

Chad
by Demansia
12 years ago
Forum: General Chat
Topic: First legal bike you had..
Replies: 19
Views: 6447

Re: First legal bike you had..

Mine was a MIto 125 7 speed, first of the 916 shaped Mito's. Always loved my Cagivas
by Demansia
12 years ago
Forum: General Chat
Topic: What Have You Named Your Raptor? And Why?
Replies: 26
Views: 9562

Re: What Have You Named Your Raptor? And Why?

Mine is called "The Squirrel", due it squirrelly nature when ridden hard. My mates all named it after they rode it & got scared :shock: . They all ride jap 1000's & forget what it's like to ride a real bike without all the fancy electronics & steering dampners they have.
by Demansia
12 years ago
Forum: Virtual Bar
Topic: Gday From South Aus
Replies: 12
Views: 4936

Re: Gday From South Aus

Welcome aboard mate! Good to see another Skippy bouncing around on here.
by Demansia
13 years ago
Forum: V-Raptor and Xtra
Topic: Suspension again!
Replies: 75
Views: 44215

Re: Suspension again!

i stand corrected :oops:
Wouldn't hurt to get some fresh stuff though.

Chad
by Demansia
13 years ago
Forum: V-Raptor and Xtra
Topic: Suspension again!
Replies: 75
Views: 44215

Re: Suspension again!

Re fork oil Hi folks is sae 5w 20 ok to use? i have an old bottle kicking around. I am doing mods hopefully soon if i can get some nylon rod and stainless :blink: Hi Mate, The oil you have there is engine oil not fork oil :blink: Go down to your local bike shop & pick up some 5w Fork Oil :nod: ...
by Demansia
13 years ago
Forum: Raptor 1000
Topic: Front Brake Master Cylinder
Replies: 7
Views: 4020

Re: Front Brake Master Cylinder

I'm running a 03 GSXR 1000 radial M/C. Bigger diameter piston & HH pads. Stops the Rap on a dime!

Chad
by Demansia
13 years ago
Forum: Raptor 1000
Topic: steering damper?
Replies: 10
Views: 5288

Re: steering damper?

I agree with Snap, sort your suspension with a few of the tips found here on the forum & you'll find no need for a dampner.
In my experience dampners are a band-aid solution for suspension flaws & reduce feedback from the front end.

No help either i know, just my 2 cents worth.

Chad
by Demansia
13 years ago
Forum: V-Raptor and Xtra
Topic: Suspension again!
Replies: 75
Views: 44215

Re: Suspension again!

Slarty, I've pulled the first fork apart & here's what i've got: Stock Spring: 280mm Spacer Tube: 123mm Preload thread showing was 18mm My new progressive springs are Wirth ones from germany off fleabay, they are only 260mm long but come with a 30mm steel spacer to increase the length up to 290m...
by Demansia
13 years ago
Forum: V-Raptor and Xtra
Topic: Suspension again!
Replies: 75
Views: 44215

Re: Suspension again!

FRONT FORK FIX!!! Before I start I must say we both have progressive Hagon fork springs and although these seemed promising when initialy fitted ( before this mod) that disappointing 40mm sag was still there and as we know most of the front fork movement is wasted before you even sit on the bike. I...
by Demansia
13 years ago
Forum: General Technical
Topic: Gear Ratios
Replies: 10
Views: 3885

Gear Ratios

I know this has been covered in the past, but we have had a few leave & many more join. So.. What gear ratios are everyone using & what feed back can you offer i.e riding styles (sport/track/touring) Standard is 16/40, but i'm thinking of going to 16/42 for some more pickup without losing to...
by Demansia
13 years ago
Forum: Raptor 1000
Topic: work in progress.............
Replies: 28
Views: 9174

Re: work in progress.............

Crap Tartan wrote:55 years agoyou can see it in the pic of the bits on the bed posted earlier.

its a twin projector beam small fairing painted the same as tank etc. made by ........................hmmm cant remember!!

will try to find out
Fairing/headlight is a Puig unit

Chad
by Demansia
13 years ago
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Location Location Location
Replies: 28
Views: 8520

Re: Location Location Location

The Southern Prison Colony! There are few of us lurking down here, but spread out in all corners of the country. Have only ever seen 1 blue 650 around my parts.
by Demansia
13 years ago
Forum: V-Raptor and Xtra
Topic: Suspension again!
Replies: 75
Views: 44215

Re: Suspension again!

Hi All, An update on my progress... I have fitted the Falco rear shock (already has triangles fitted) & fiddled with the rebound to get it where i'm happy. Wow! What a difference it makes & how much does it accentuate how bad the forks are. So i went out and spent a nice sunny winters aftern...