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- 7 years ago
- Forum: Virtual Bar
- Topic: Newbie from Oxfordshire
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3728
Re: Newbie from Oxfordshire
Thanks Nick. I have a couple of days off after the weekend so I'm going to start making a "wish list" of items I want to replace e.g. rusty fasteners etc, and I noticed one one the chain tensor adjuster plate screws is missing. Its only a tiny thing, but the it will bug me if I don't repla...
- 7 years ago
- Forum: Raptor 1000
- Topic: Michelin Pilot Road 4 Tyres?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3246
Re: Michelin Pilot Road 4 Tyres?
Your feedback sounds spot on Andy. I feel the PR4's are more suited to the BMW K series due to the weight of the bike, and as the Raptor weighs considerably less than a K1600GTL, the PR3's would be more suited and would make a considerable difference to the bikes handling. I just needed some feedbac...
- 7 years ago
- Forum: Virtual Bar
- Topic: Newbie from Oxfordshire
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3728
Re: Newbie from Oxfordshire
Thank you
- 7 years ago
- Forum: Raptor 1000
- Topic: Michelin Pilot Road 4 Tyres?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3246
Michelin Pilot Road 4 Tyres?
I'm looking to change the tyres on my 2001 Raptor 1000 for something more suitable to the current weather conditions, and have always been a fan of the Pilot Road 4 on the K series BMW bikes I've owned, and currently own. Has anyone tried these on the Raptor? Can anyone suggest another make that wou...
- 7 years ago
- Forum: Virtual Bar
- Topic: Newbie from Oxfordshire
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3728
Newbie from Oxfordshire
I'm going to be the proud owner of a 2001 Raptor 1000 this week, 5 former keepers and 9000 miles. Its my brothers bike and something he purchased as a "smoker". I planned on using it as a winter hack, but after seeing it yesterday, and after a lengthy test ride, I'm now reluctant to do thi...