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by nickst4
1 year ago
Forum: General Chat
Topic: About time too!
Replies: 19
Views: 4427

About time too!

Sheepracer wrote: 1 year ago Whats a 1k Rap?
Oh, sorry, the basic 1000cc Raptor without the fancy trimmings of the V-Raptor, and that's me being very polite! :wink:

Nick
by nickst4
1 year ago
Forum: General Chat
Topic: About time too!
Replies: 19
Views: 4427

About time too!

I got back out on my 1K today and it was great to indulge in the reserves of power from that motor. A big but friendly animal methinks, and I do find it helpful to balance two fingers on the front brake to reference throttle movements at slow speed. Otherwise, it can make for jerky progress! I've be...
by nickst4
1 year ago
Forum: Riders + Rides
Topic: New toy time
Replies: 7
Views: 2937

New toy time

andybaggies wrote: 1 year ago Nice... and they do look so much better in the flesh.

Red wheel tape in 2 photos & yellow in one :?
I'd say they look very tasty in photos too. Reflective tape in flash? Makes sense.
by nickst4
1 year ago
Forum: Classified Ads
Topic: Raptor 1000 wanted
Replies: 3
Views: 1289

Raptor 1000 wanted

Well, Sheepie Person, tell us why the progression from Cagiva Raptor via Aprilia Tuono to Cagiva Raptor again? Some (not necessarily us of course!) might assume you'd achieved nirvana with V4 power. Could it be that Aprilias seem to be made for bods with long legs, whereas Raptors fit those who are ...
by nickst4
1 year ago
Forum: General Chat
Topic: V Raptor 1000 back on the road
Replies: 6
Views: 1407

V Raptor 1000 back on the road

Well done for completing your project but it's a pity if you don't get the pleasure of riding it, given it's been a success. :wink: I'm surprised to say I like the headlight, having always favoured the good ol' fashioned round jobbie on mine. What model of Ducati is it from, and did you need to make...
by nickst4
1 year ago
Forum: General Chat
Topic: MOT time - how many miles on the clock this year
Replies: 14
Views: 2511

MOT time - how many miles on the clock this year

Excellent! There are some very colourful fur fabrics on offer, though I've gone for boring black. It does make me wonder what the aerodynamic effect would be with full helmet cover. After all, sound recordists working outside use fluffy covers for their mikes. It could be a whole new trend! :haha:
by nickst4
1 year ago
Forum: General Chat
Topic: MOT time - how many miles on the clock this year
Replies: 14
Views: 2511

MOT time - how many miles on the clock this year

You dont wear ear plugs Nick? Absolutely, and proper audiologist-made ones too. Apart from protecting my ageing hearing, I'm very keen on wafting through the air in relative silence so that the ride is dream-like and I can enjoy the motor's sound, not that of the wind. After several experiments, I ...
by nickst4
1 year ago
Forum: General Chat
Topic: MOT time - how many miles on the clock this year
Replies: 14
Views: 2511

MOT time - how many miles on the clock this year

You're all putting me to shame: my Raptors are sitting awaiting their turn as I ride the Gran Canyon to do assessment of a new Schuberth helmet and modifications thereof. I really thought the C5 helmet might be acceptibly quiet after they'd gone through several previous iterations, C3 especially. No...
by nickst4
1 year ago
Forum: Riders + Rides
Topic: New toy time
Replies: 7
Views: 2937

New toy time

I don't know if it should be congratulaions or commiserations. Those MVs certainly look sexy, but I'd expect them to be much less easy-going than a Suzi-powered Raptor and inclined to foster manic riding. Maybe that's what's missing in your life? Anyway, I'm sure we all are looking forward to a repo...
by nickst4
1 year ago
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Definitely a Cagiva, but not a Raptor!
Replies: 5
Views: 1451

Definitely a Cagiva, but not a Raptor!

what rear shocks is it wearing? I've just remembered the manufacturer I was trying to think of - they're not Fournales are they? No, just basic Hagons with full shrouds. I specified a bit of extra length to jack the back up a bit and some light springs, and they do pretty well. As it happens, they ...
by nickst4
1 year ago
Forum: General Technical
Topic: What did you do to your Raptor today
Replies: 515
Views: 199092

What did you do to your Raptor today

And the missing pic... Just as an addition to the above, I needed to re-route the throttle cables because they were much too tight as they were before, especially on full lock to the right. I've run them behind the headstock, bringing them out in front of the tank on the left. I felt it was worthwh...
by nickst4
1 year ago
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Definitely a Cagiva, but not a Raptor!
Replies: 5
Views: 1451

Definitely a Cagiva, but not a Raptor!

Very cool bike, how long have you had yours? Twenty-four years! Long ago, I graduated to a Ducati ST4 and tried to sell the Ally, but no-one wanted it apart from a chap who would have made a cheap Pantah cafe racer out of what is a great street bike. It took a while for me to realise that my soul w...
by nickst4
1 year ago
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Definitely a Cagiva, but not a Raptor!
Replies: 5
Views: 1451

Definitely a Cagiva, but not a Raptor!

Just for fun, I thought I'd introduce most of you to a Cagiva that predates the Suzuki-engined Raptors. The Alazzurra dates back to the time when Ducati was saved from collapse by Cagiva, who began producing their own bigger bikes with Ducati motors. The first was a sport-touring version of the Duca...
by nickst4
1 year ago
Forum: General Technical
Topic: What did you do to your Raptor today
Replies: 515
Views: 199092

What did you do to your Raptor today

Too many buildings around there for my tastes. Loads of traffic too, I shouldn't wonder. :wink:
by nickst4
1 year ago
Forum: General Technical
Topic: What did you do to your Raptor today
Replies: 515
Views: 199092

What did you do to your Raptor today

I had a feeling the Italian Motorcycle Owners Club were behind this meeting. I even belonged to IMOC when I had a Guzzi V50 and found my lovely Cagiva Alazzurra in their mag. It was news to me that a 'sensible' Ducati Pantah was ever made, and my interest in owning Ducatis and especially Cagivas sta...