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by Spyke
8 years ago
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Silent Sprockets
Replies: 6
Views: 3448

Re: Silent Sprockets

Hmm, interesting concept, but I, for one, wasn't aware that transmission noise was a problem looking for a solution! They do look nifty though, I'll give them that. I see they do them for a 'Busa so it sounds like one could be made to fit a rap. Are they made of ergal, or what? An ergal rear is on m...
by Spyke
8 years ago
Forum: General Technical
Topic: Leaky plastic clutch cover.
Replies: 6
Views: 3055

Re: Leaky plastic clutch cover.

LOL, hadn't heard that word before, are/were you a septic?! :D
by Spyke
8 years ago
Forum: General Technical
Topic: What steering damper
Replies: 20
Views: 8466

Re: What steering damper

My steering damper is off for servicing, and I'm noticing this a lot while running without one. I'm too short to consider jacking up the rear but I'm nearly sure I'm gonna drop the front by a couple of mm to hopefully achieve similar results before the damper goes back on. But I'm flat out dealing w...
by Spyke
8 years ago
Forum: General Technical
Topic: What steering damper
Replies: 20
Views: 8466

Re: What steering damper

I've only ever had two tankslappers (Kawasaki ZZR600 and Ducati 620ie) and never ever want to experience one again so for me steering dampers and fully-comprehensive insurance are hotlist items. There used to be a few Raptor-specific ones but the only one I can see now is http://www.igt-parts.de/Cag...
by Spyke
8 years ago
Forum: Riders + Rides
Topic: A Canary Cafe Racer
Replies: 184
Views: 205435

Re: A Canary Cafe Racer

I think she looks great with her bum up in the air like that and reckon you should 'fighter her - cafes are nice but all the hipsters are ruining that niche for me.
by Spyke
8 years ago
Forum: Raptor 1000
Topic: 1000 speedo PCB
Replies: 16
Views: 8143

Re: 1000 speedo PCB

Gotta love a happy ending, nice work, team!
by Spyke
8 years ago
Forum: General Chat
Topic: The Big Bike Transporter
Replies: 3
Views: 2175

Re: The Big Bike Transporter

Sweet, nice toys! I could see myself getting a BMW trike when my knees and ankles start to fail :D But if you think it's hard to manoeuvre the big boy you should try reversing a road train when it's got two trailers on the back, that's not for the faint-hearted but is wonderfully satisfying when you...
by Spyke
8 years ago
Forum: Virtual Bar
Topic: Another Newby :)
Replies: 8
Views: 3710

Re: Another Newby :)

And tell us where you are so we can work out if we're close.
by Spyke
8 years ago
Forum: General Technical
Topic: What did you do to your Raptor today
Replies: 515
Views: 199153

Re: What did you do to your Raptor today

Bling-bling, nice!

But methinks you need to spend more time riding and less time washing. :revrev:
by Spyke
8 years ago
Forum: Virtual Bar
Topic: Another Newby :)
Replies: 8
Views: 3710

Re: Another Newby :)

Welcome in, and happy hunting!
by Spyke
8 years ago
Forum: General Technical
Topic: Race engine cases
Replies: 1
Views: 1402

Re: Race engine cases

I've only ever seen a CF cover like this, not sure if it would give you much protection though. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271953923445
by Spyke
8 years ago
Forum: Virtual Bar
Topic: Newbe
Replies: 9
Views: 3666

Re: Newbe

Welcome in, one of the guys down here has just cafe'd a stat write-off so have a look around Riders + rides for some food for thought.
by Spyke
8 years ago
Forum: General Technical
Topic: Fuel Pump Gasket Question
Replies: 3
Views: 1966

Re: Fuel Pump Gasket Question

I think that most of us usually reuse the old gasket, despite Mr Suzuki's suggestion to always change it, he's not as strapped for cash as we are. Unless it's totally knackered a smear of fuel-safe gasket dressing like Hylomar Blue does the job quite nicely. If you're keen to get her on the road aga...
by Spyke
8 years ago
Forum: General Technical
Topic: rough running 1000
Replies: 2
Views: 1717

Re: rough running 1000

Good to hear that no real harm was done or excessive expense incurred, those are always the best life lessons. I might have a look for this hose when I'm looking for my siamese bits, knowledge is power, as they say.
by Spyke
8 years ago
Forum: Virtual Bar
Topic: Hello from Oz
Replies: 8
Views: 3731

Re: Hello from Oz

Welcome aboard, if you're on your third then you clearly have good taste, what haapened to the other two?