Raptor Chapter

So, hard to find carbon fiber parts for a good price, so I decided to paint the parts carbon fiber This was my first attempt. Only $10

Okay, so quick question for all knowledgeable members: A Suzuki repair shop destroyed my rear sets (namely the female bottom bolt that the rear master brake cylinder bolts in). Besides all the technicalities and what not, I'd like to see what rear sets can be purchased and installed for this. Also, ...

Well alot of stuff is on the wish list, like carbon fairings, bellypan, some paint jobs etc But I think I'll start with levers and mirrors. I was thinking of these: http://www.ebay.com/itm/2Pcs-Universal-Motorcycle-Bike-Bar-End-Rearview-Mirrors-7-8-22mm-/221446829403?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessorie...

That's a great looking rap! Where did you get the knee tank pads? Thanks, Jericho! I actually got them from a Honda eBay listing and cut off the logo and installed by eye.... They're actually a bit crooked, but didn't want to fook anything up by trying to reinstall. Here's a link to the ones I got:...

Not sure if you got these, or not. But, they're easy to install, would look great Painted and do not nnegatively affect my cooling.

Well alot of stuff is on the wish list, like carbon fairings, bellypan, some paint jobs etc But I think I'll start with levers and mirrors. I was thinking of these: http://www.ebay.com/itm/2Pcs-Universal-Motorcycle-Bike-Bar-End-Rearview-Mirrors-7-8-22mm-/221446829403?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessorie...

Hulloooo! Nice wee bike you have there. I was watching that cowl on ebay too, and expected it to rise to about £100. They are really rare....almost as a full bike in the US! Thank you :) I saw the picture you had taken of you while riding... Definitely a great picture! Uh oh... I hope they're not t...

Spyke wrote:Wow, don't suppose you're "somewhere around Barstow"?

30 minutes South, actually. Used to have my military functions take place in Barstow.

You are very welcome Jack, yeah I've been here a long time (for my sins) :ride: I most likely pressed the wrong button with '#' . wtf does that mean anyway? . :blink: some comments of yours which were 'on hold' are now approved so that they'd show on the boards -- system holds back posts from new m...

Welcome in :D g'luck with parts hunting :nod: # and your missing posts have been ticked should be plain sailing now Thanks, Snappy! Noticed you in a lot of other posts. Good to hear from ya :) Not sure what you meant by # and missing posts have been ticked, but smooth sailing is always god and than...

19000 mls on the clock. She warsnt looking great when I bought her 4 weeks ago. Mechanically sound but overall condition was bad - plastics, paint, screws missing... When I bought her she was looking rough.. I went to buy her because of the engine and few extras on her: TwoBros cans, Harris rearset...

Jericho wrote:Thanks guys. Heh, yeah. Alot of things "next"

Haha What is next, besides the mirrors, or are you keeping it original? Any pictures or links to the mirrors you're getting?

shedmonkey wrote:welcome to the friendly forum

Thank you! Everyone here does seem to be much friendlier and respectful compared to the last forum I had joined (LancerTuners) back when I owned a car

Welcome to the Asylum, and good luck with your parts hunt! I thing you are the only raptor owner i have heard of in the USA, as Suzuki banned CAGIVA from selling them there so far as i understand it. It looks good how many miles has it got on it? :revrev: :revrev: Thanks Shebee! They banned Cagiva ...

Welcome, 8) i paid about 4 times that ,but thats ok , they were nearly 20k here back in 2004 for the xrap. :thumbsup: Thanks for the welcome :) Wow! £20k or $20k? Either way, that's a lot of cash! I'm basically trying to convert mine over to the Xtra, with a few extra added carbon fiber pieces lol