Raptor Chapter

Racetrack Lelystad, the Netherlands

Racetrack Zandvoort, the Netherlands:

Like a kid in the playground....

Racetrack Assen, The Netherlands

It's been a while since I've posted for the last time. My Red V Raptor is still my favorite motorcycle ever. Last year I went to the German Eifel with it. Those fast and twisty roads are its natural habitat. Love the punch of the TL1000 engine and the quick handling of the bike. Hairpins are no prob...

wizard wrote:55 years agoBet this will upset the purists !!!!!

I'm upset....



call me a purist.

But hey, if you like it who am I to disapprove.

...it was a grey V Rap. :? And my alltime favorite is a red V Raptor. A new paintjob would not do the trick for me. Too much to change. So last january I traded my grey V Rap for a red V Rap 1000. nod nod. Know what you mean. My wife is a brunette but I've always fancied blondes. Could ask her to d...

Very satisfied with my Michelin Pilot Powers 2CT. Superb grip. Very precise steering capabilities. Perfect contact with tarmac in dry conditions and even in wet. Due to the "pointy" shape, you'll have to get used to the quick handling, but they provide maximum grip at large leanangles. Two...

Perfect soft luggage. Q Bag by Polo.de. (german)

Used it for a 6 day trip to France (Vosges)

It's waterproof and contains about 70 liters.

4ph3x wrote:55 years agoHey Edje, jij ook hier! Nice poserpics!

Hi, yes I finally checked in...

better late than never.

Mighty Mariner wrote:55 years agoWork in progress.
Footrest brackets to remove and powder coat etc http://s926.photobucket.com/albums/ad10 ... Tricolori/

Very nice! I really like that Tricolore paintjob on your bike.

I want to introduce myself here. My name is Edward and my homebase is in the Netherlands. Eversince the V Raptor was introduced I was hooked on the appearance and its design. There was no other bike that looked so spectacular in 2000. I immediately ordered a brand new V Raptor 650. But due to financ...

snapdragon wrote:55 years agoWelcome in glad to hear you got your preferred colour eventually.


oi slow down with the pics

Thanks!
Haha! yes, it was difficult to stop. Got a little excited you know...

Having fun on the racetrack (Dutch TT racetrack at Assen)! A perfect way to enjoy the skills of the V Rap.

Can't stop....