Buying a Raptor 1000

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Buying a Raptor 1000

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Just sold my 98 4XV R1 after test riding a 2003 raptor. Used to race an sv650 and loved the twin. I have narrowed my search down to two bikes and have a dilemma
. Both are from dealers so overpriced- there's a red 2004 model for £2700 from thunderroad in Bridgend with 6 months warranty- or a 2003 silver one in Ramsgate with 8000 miles for £2500 delivered but with 1 month warranty.

What do you all suggest??
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If at all possible i would go and look at them , actually i wouldn't... i would go and look at one of them, go buyer lust blind and have it anyway... So Preferably take a nominated grown up with you. :ride:
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Silver. They're the best!

On a side note, I've just had mine put back together and had an extensive mot.
My speedo is reading mph correctly, both at wheel and clock, but odometer is reading km, there's a sticker over it. Always has been. Just thought it was a reminder it's mph, which it is for speed.. .
My Raptor has done less miles than we thought lol. Tiz a baby!!
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Well against my better judgement bought the one in Kent blind- being delivered to my door. Garage reviews online are good plus he's been trading for 20yrs. I'll post a pic when it arrives
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Well against my better judgement bought the one in Kent blind- being delivered to my door. Garage reviews online are good plus he's been trading for 20yrs. I'll post a pic when it arrives
NIce ! :)

Prompted by this thread I had a little mooch around ebay and I also thought this one looked to be the best bet. It seems to be pretty much standard which is another way of saying it hasn't been buggered around and it comes at a fair price. Do you know the make of the after market exhausts?

Might be wise to spend some garage time copper slipping any nut/bolt needed for maintainance. I'd left mine laid up in a garage and one of the front axle pinch bolts needed to be drilled out & I fear two others on the near side footrest hanger will have to go the same way.

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Here she is- being delivered tomorrow- gonna change those awful can for the originals until I decide on a new pair! Hope you like
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congratulations :D
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Congratulations :thumbsup:
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