Raptor Chapter

Thanks Andybaggies, theres a similar cylinder on my 650. Interesting to know that they used it on the bigger battery too. It seems on mine to be intended to get the spade terminals clear of the battery body. Fiddly isn't it? I can foresee the loose nut in the terminal disappearing but not being on t...

Hi All, To briefly re-cap, I bought a 650 a couple of weeks ago and its trying to start but not quite there. A new battery is on the cards, and I found that the 650 has a YTX9-BS listed. The 1000 has a YTX12-BS so given that the bikes are similar I wondered if the bigger (its taller with the same fo...

I'm in South Staffordshire when I'm home.

Thanks, all, for the welcome and the advice. I've charged the battery in my hotel room (I work away all week) and I'll drain the tank of whatever is still in it when I got home at weekend. Along with all the other domestic stuff I have to do. I don't think its been stood outside, but all the same I'...

Greetings! I thought I'd start with a quick hello and a brief introduction. I've just bought a Y plate (UK) 650 Raptor. I couldn't help it. The common routine - on line auction, put in an offer and "oh bugg3r, its been accepted". So Ive collected it and whilst not being pristine, its not t...