hi there, I'm looking for a raptor to replace my sv650, either the neekid one or the V I'm not fussy really, any one selling up?
I'm going to see a v raptor this week, '01 model sounds genuine enough, its up for 2700 no offers, is this reasonable as there aren't many around to compare prices with. Anything on the raptors to watch out for?
thanks
jonc
Newbie looking for raptor thou
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snapdragon
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Sounds a bargain to me -
to watch for when buying? two minor mods for 00 and 01 bikes were radiator washer and rear disc mod. The mods were already done on new bikes from early 01 as far as I know, so rad ok and rear disc in good order it should be fine, the rest is same as / same as, tidy, service history etc
if the bike has low mileage, check there's a new chain, or be prepared to fit one soon - the originals ok till about 6k and then the stretch sets in
or when owning?
Sounds a bargain to me -
to watch for when buying? two minor mods for 00 and 01 bikes were radiator washer and rear disc mod. The mods were already done on new bikes from early 01 as far as I know, so rad ok and rear disc in good order it should be fine, the rest is same as / same as, tidy, service history etc
if the bike has low mileage, check there's a new chain, or be prepared to fit one soon - the originals ok till about 6k and then the stretch sets in
or when owning?
SnappY
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The rear disc has been replaced. browsing the previous posts its seems there may be an issue with the rear brake, was this resolved or was it dodgy adjustment problems? The mirrors have lost their shiney bits in places and theres a bit of paint coming off the engine covers, I'm used to suzukis shonky build quality now. Whats the longevity of the finish like on the rest of the raptors like?
The bike I'm going to see has remus Ti cans. I'm not a fan of race cans as I'm a shift worker and use the bike at odd times of the day, could well be selling the remi in the near future if they're too wild.
The bike I'm going to see has remus Ti cans. I'm not a fan of race cans as I'm a shift worker and use the bike at odd times of the day, could well be selling the remi in the near future if they're too wild.
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Can't speak for all of course, but in the past three and a half years, I've replaced one or two sets of bearings, a water seal, some chains and sprockets, lots of tyres and there's some paint flaking from the oil cooler and the can/peg hanger.
With over 52K on the clock, out all year, all weathers, (WD 40 is her favourite perfume) she's doing fine
oh, and the rear brake was an adjustment thing as far as we could work out
With over 52K on the clock, out all year, all weathers, (WD 40 is her favourite perfume) she's doing fine
oh, and the rear brake was an adjustment thing as far as we could work out
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