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by kilgore
8 years ago
Forum: Raptor 1000
Topic: A Tale of 3 Shocks
Replies: 7
Views: 6170

Re: A Tale of 3 Shocks

Has anyone tried any other 'alternative' shocks ?
by kilgore
10 years ago
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Richard Hammonds review of the V-Raptor
Replies: 6
Views: 3279

Re: Richard Hammonds review of the V-Raptor

Ha-ha, he makes it look like a big bike! :haha:
by kilgore
11 years ago
Forum: Raptor 1000
Topic: Rough Idle and in lower rpm
Replies: 39
Views: 14168

Re: Rough Idle and in lower rpm

Check that the clutch switch is connected and properly located, it doesn't just stop the starter from turning but also interacts with the ECU to affect a cold start. If it isn't working correctly, the engine will constantly run rich.
by kilgore
11 years ago
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Power Commander info required
Replies: 5
Views: 2483

Re: Power Commander info required

Thanks for the quick response. All the usual culprits (chain, clutch cut-out, tickover) have been checked and are all ok. I haven't yet checked the throttle position sensor, but I've just found the settings and will check and if it needs it, adjust it later. Apart from the off idle jerking the bike ...
by kilgore
11 years ago
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Power Commander info required
Replies: 5
Views: 2483

Power Commander info required

I'm looking for information regarding fitting a Power Commander to my girlfriends Raptor 1000 (which I think is brilliant, so much so that she might be in danger of losing it!). The issue we are trying to cure is a very abrupt on/off throttle response which makes the bike hard work to ride at slow s...
by kilgore
12 years ago
Forum: General Chat
Topic: V Raptor on EBAY
Replies: 18
Views: 5281

Re: V Raptor on EBAY

Its a pity that dealers can't be more truthful, especially when someone is taking the time and effort to travel a fair distance just to be disappointed. I'm suprised that they didn't offer to correct the faults on the bike, can they legally sell it in that condition these days? That said, if its cos...