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by oogachaka
5 years ago
Forum: General Technical
Topic: Headlight panels
Replies: 2
Views: 2360

Headlight panels

Hi guys Just wondering if someone could photograph the underside of their v raptor headlight. There are no panels under my headlight and I have no idea what they look like..somebody has agreed to make me some if I can get them pictures..😊 I wasn't going to bother but after touring wales and Ireland ...
by oogachaka
6 years ago
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Tyre recommendations for Raptor 1000
Replies: 12
Views: 5572

Re: Tyre recommendations for Raptor 1000

Thanks peeps.. :happyhappy: It appears to be quite a choice out there... decisions decisions.. Well seeing as my back tyre is desperate for replacement i've searched for tyre pair deals and ordered the Pirelli Angel ST's ..at£152 a pair it's worth giving them a go... not bad price which my student b...
by oogachaka
6 years ago
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Tyre recommendations for Raptor 1000
Replies: 12
Views: 5572

Tyre recommendations for Raptor 1000

Hi folks Now I am back on a Raptor :thumbsup: I need to be brought back up to date with the latest tyre choices.. I ride in wet and dry weather. . Want the peace of mind that my tyres won't spoil my fun! So can anyone recommend any? :) Non raptor people recommend the pirelli angel gt''s. .I've never...
by oogachaka
18 years ago
Forum: Raptor 1000
Topic: Help! with a diagnosis needed.
Replies: 5
Views: 3222

Oh forgot to add that as one of the things i had tried already. It had a complete drain and strip down and cleaned through, the pipe is not blocked and no water was found.

Thanks anyway.
by oogachaka
18 years ago
Forum: Raptor 1000
Topic: Help! with a diagnosis needed.
Replies: 5
Views: 3222

Yep, tried that as well..... just made it run slightly flatter but no change to the kangarooing etc
by oogachaka
18 years ago
Forum: Raptor 1000
Topic: Help! with a diagnosis needed.
Replies: 5
Views: 3222

Help! with a diagnosis needed.

Hi all As some of you may know since may this year the raptor has been running badly. I am now at my wits end with it and its crunch time. Its been to my mechanic who owns a TL1000S and is a top bloke, but he is stumpt too. The symptoms are: from cold start up till aprox 84 degrees it kangaroos and ...
by oogachaka
18 years ago
Forum: Virtual Bar
Topic: Newbie saying HI
Replies: 28
Views: 11772

Sounds like it could be a fun project, never seen or heard of it being done before.

Welcome to the gang, and keep us posted if you decide to turbo it.
by oogachaka
18 years ago
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Insurance up for renewal, suggestions on a good deal.
Replies: 14
Views: 5990

Well heres the best quote i got. Carole Nash, under written with AXA, £469.75, £400 excess, thats a big increase on last years. I'm 34, 4 yrs no claims, kept on the drive, limited to 5k annual millege, no convictions, i dont use it for commercial use etc etc Some companies wanted over £1k i laughed ...
by oogachaka
19 years ago
Forum: Raptor 1000
Topic: clutch cable snapped
Replies: 4
Views: 3237

my clutch cable snapped a couple of months ago and i replaced it with a Tl1000s one, parently it was slightly different but it went on ok with no modifications and rode fine.
by oogachaka
19 years ago
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Insurance up for renewal, suggestions on a good deal.
Replies: 14
Views: 5990

Thanks guys! Sounds like i will need to shop about a bit more. Last time i took out insurance for the raptor through carole nash under written with AXA i asked for a multi bike policy and was told that the raptor wasn't able to be put with any of my other bikes.I already had a multi bike policy runn...
by oogachaka
19 years ago
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Insurance up for renewal, suggestions on a good deal.
Replies: 14
Views: 5990

Insurance up for renewal, suggestions on a good deal.

My raptor policy expires next month and all being well it will need renewing. I'm currently fully comp through Carole Nash and underwritten with AXA and want to move away from AXA. I will have 4 yrs no claims and am 34 and ride a v-raptor 1000 so if anyone knows of a good but reasonably priced insur...
by oogachaka
19 years ago
Forum: Raptor 1000
Topic: Xtra Trike
Replies: 9
Views: 4914

Well that looks great!

I've often wondered what the raptor would look like triked, its wicked.


Enjoy 8)
by oogachaka
19 years ago
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Hello. New Xtra-Raptor owner joins the fray
Replies: 12
Views: 5707

Very nice bike!

Oh and welcome to an extremely helpfull forum!
by oogachaka
19 years ago
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Ouch!! bent Raptor
Replies: 13
Views: 5156

Thats excellent news Snappy!!!

I'm so pleased for ya to get back out on yer bike. me next!

Rav says replace the bars, it could be difficult getting them back to how they should be and there are loads of after market ones out there that are reasonably priced.
by oogachaka
19 years ago
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Raptors give as good as they get!
Replies: 7
Views: 3041

heres pics of the cars damage... hence the title!http://www.ukbikeforum.com/forum/index. ... topic=9654

The pics are half way down page one, their a tad grainy cos it was a mobile phone camera.