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by geoff
8 years ago
Forum: General Technical
Topic: Rear shock dimension question
Replies: 9
Views: 4460

Re: Rear shock dimension question

After some more research it appears in some tech specs that the rear shock may be 5mm longer than standard raptor , either way it seems the xtra raptor shock is longer than the v raptor and raptor 1000 . Thats why my triangles would not work and caused the shock rebound adjuster to foul on back of ...
by geoff
8 years ago
Forum: Virtual Bar
Topic: Hi from Essex
Replies: 36
Views: 16827

Re: Hi from Essex

Thank you Andy, I'm off to look at those links, I will update as I get it all sorted, I have ordered a new r1 spindle etc,and sintered pads, getting it all together so it's an easier swap over.
by geoff
8 years ago
Forum: Virtual Bar
Topic: Hi from Essex
Replies: 36
Views: 16827

Re: Hi from Essex

Yes Andy, I'm bitten and smitten,waiting on the yam r1 forks and blue spot calipers turning up, hope this week, taking a chance on the shock working, I think it might be a bit longer than the stock one, if not then I will get some triangles fabbed up. a most interesting thread there, thanks, early d...
by geoff
8 years ago
Forum: Virtual Bar
Topic: Hi from Essex
Replies: 36
Views: 16827

Re: Hi from Essex

Hi Andy, I'm keeping the bike after having an open mind on things, I like the small size and light weight, along with the strong engine, the looks are easy on the eye, it's a lot of performance for the money. The shock I'm getting is a fully adjustable sachs unit, restored, I think from the Xtra rap...
by geoff
8 years ago
Forum: Virtual Bar
Topic: Hi from Essex
Replies: 36
Views: 16827

Re: Hi from Essex

Hello mate, I will be up for another track day at some point, if you want to try the ecu let me know and I can send it on for you to give it a go. :)
by geoff
8 years ago
Forum: Virtual Bar
Topic: Hi from Essex
Replies: 36
Views: 16827

Re: Hi from Essex

I have managed to source some r1 forks, and blue spot calipers, as well as a fully adjustable rear shock, as I like to fettle a bikes suspension to suit myself, that and a spare ecu, just in case... Having ridden around for a while I've decided the bike is a keeper, and fitted sticky tyres, a leathe...
by geoff
8 years ago
Forum: Virtual Bar
Topic: Hi from Essex
Replies: 36
Views: 16827

Re: Hi from Essex

Hi there, I get up to Bentley on occasion, it would be good to see you there :)
by geoff
8 years ago
Forum: Virtual Bar
Topic: Hi from Essex
Replies: 36
Views: 16827

Re: Hi from Essex

Thanks, and yes the yard is scruffy, restoring my old house so it's forever full of junk until I'm done. :)
by geoff
8 years ago
Forum: Virtual Bar
Topic: Hello
Replies: 8
Views: 4596

Re: Hello

Welcome from another new member :D
by geoff
8 years ago
Forum: Virtual Bar
Topic: Hi from Essex
Replies: 36
Views: 16827

Re: Hi from Essex

Hi Dizzy blonde. :D
by geoff
8 years ago
Forum: Virtual Bar
Topic: Hi from Essex
Replies: 36
Views: 16827

Re: Hi from Essex

Thanks, funny thing, my partner was nagging me to bin the e cig, now I have the upper hand. ...on that subject anyway. :happyhappy: :D
by geoff
8 years ago
Forum: Virtual Bar
Topic: Hi from Essex
Replies: 36
Views: 16827

Re: Hi from Essex

Ecig throttle :happyhappy: :mrgreen:
by geoff
8 years ago
Forum: Virtual Bar
Topic: Hi from Essex
Replies: 36
Views: 16827

Re: Hi from Essex

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by geoff
8 years ago
Forum: Virtual Bar
Topic: Hi from Essex
Replies: 36
Views: 16827

Re: Hi from Essex

Well I have the bike, and it rides great. :) It's running stock cans, gear indicator, chain oiler, and the snorkels are gone from the airbox, seems to run very nicely all the same, though I would love to get some snorkels for it, anyone got any? :D I did have the opening throttle cable snap riding i...
by geoff
8 years ago
Forum: Raptor 1000
Topic: Raptor 1000 manual ready for download!
Replies: 42
Views: 70544

Re: Raptor 1000 manual ready for download!

This is so helpful, thank you! :)