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new here obviously,on the brink of buying a brand new raptor 1000.
jumping up from a suzuki 600,not v twin
just wondering how they are for reliability,handling and how often do they need servicing?
are they reasonable on parts and service costs?
also can you buy the bbelly fairings to add on from the uk?
and do they accept twin headlamp cons ok?
thanks in advance :D
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Do it, Do it, Do it. Reliability is great, engine parts are easy to get, body bits not so. If your 600 was a gsxr you'll probably wanna fix the boat like handling if you into hookin in to things on a regular basis. Servicing like any other jap bike really. Welcome :mrgreen:
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Shlockengronk wrote:55 years agoDo it, Do it, Do it. Reliability is great, engine parts are easy to get, body bits not so. If your 600 was a gsxr you'll probably wanna fix the boat like handling if you into hookin in to things on a regular basis. Servicing like any other jap bike really. Welcome :mrgreen:
cheers matey
my suzuki is an rf so not the greatest hanler anyways.
cheers
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Welcome padsta :D you found the fount of all things Raptor :lol:

minor service intervals 4K, oil and filter 2-3K (recommended), major services 8K
approx
The looks are stunning , frame is perfect, The engine is brilliant - if you find anything snatchy then get it smoothed out on a Yoshi box (ask raptordoc about that) or make the change to a power commander.

have a look aroound - theres lots of info hanging about :D
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snapdragon wrote:55 years agowelcome padsta you found the fount of all things Raptor :lol:
:)#

i messaged you on gb bikers mate but no reply :(
this new raptor ive fouund is only 4.5 new.
thing is its an import
is that a prob?
plus the aftersales of where its at aint supposed to be that great but if theyre reliable enuff will this matter?
is it dear to convert kmh to mph?
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Motrax kph to mph plug in converter for Rap is approx £45.00.-Only suitable for 1000cc and not 650.
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