Raptor Chapter

Yeah I do agree but I've had a good 7yrs with it and enjoyed every minute of it I've stuck with it while hubby has had three bikes in the same time, so I just reckon its my turn now

I'm going for the F800R its at 2012 model. Took one for a test ride on Saturday and took to it really well. Should get more to the tank with this one lol and I can actually buy accessories for the bike rather that make them fit lol

Thanks for info guys.

Its official I have moved over. Collection / swap next thursday, also get 12month warrenty with bmw used bikes

Thanks for all your help

Lol I will really really miss the raptor but it's time to move on, I'm sticking with marmite idea of biking like the raptor you either love it or hate. Im test riding the F800R.
I will keep popping on here as I have bits in the shed that may be come useful lol

oh no what a shame sorry to hear this, this is what I'm beginning to realise now about these bikes its so heart breaking when something goes wrong as you can't get the parts easy.

Good News wheel damaged but not unusable so new bearings and it will be good to go.

Bad News husband has won and it will be going......looks like I may be moving to BMW land

Thanks for that Spyke I'll look at a new model husband it may be easier.

I've had the bike 7yrs and its well looked after, the rear bearings were changed 3-4yrs ago so shouldn't have failed so soon.

Hi All I went for a spin over to Ashbourne everything fine with bike. On the way back, lost the back end managed to come to a stop. It would appear my wheel bearings have failed, the wheel dropped and obviously spun until I could stop (which wasn't long at all) but it would appear to have minced the...

Great Pics, Sorry I couldn't make it, as usual work gets in the way of my fun. Glad you all had a fab time

As I don't know what on call is going be like as been pretty busy already all week, if I can get out i will turn up at the pub late afternoon. Im sure I'll locate someone lol

ok I'm going to book - but could be a fly-by Shame this falls on my 'on call' weekend for work, but I'll keep watching the thread and if you have plans where you'll be stopping for a spot of lunch etc on the Saturday, post it up here as I'd love to pop over and see a pack of raptors and put some na...

Shame this falls on my 'on call' weekend for work, but I'll keep watching the thread and if you have plans where you'll be stopping for a spot of lunch etc on the Saturday, post it up here as I'd love to pop over and see a pack of raptors and put some names to faces if on calls quiet.

Thanks for replies, deffo coolant leak as pink and drying white. Think that's sorted. Thinks its just starting to show its age now :( just hope it was just a blip. I've had it 7yrs now and nothing comes close to replacing it. Will keep an eye on it, I just don't understand how oily residue can be ro...

hi guys Advise (help) needed. Bit of history - Rappy running fine, changed oil about a month ago (needed doing and embarrassingly quite low!!) raptor running fine. Home from commute thurs and coolant appeared to be leaking no obvious drip, but coolant sprayed on left engine casing, bit of Radex engi...

Kicks in reading at 114 degrees now

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