Raptor in OZ

Customhead · Post by **Customhead** » 4 months ago

Hi Raptor Chapter,

Ive just bought a Raptor! Pretty happy about it as i have a Navigator as a touring bike and work on Ducatis mainly for a crust so I know that im in for a bit of work but feel confident i can (with your advice and experience) nut it out.
Its a 2004 model V1000.

As you can see its been 'streetfightered'. Im impressed by the way the GSXR1000K5 (?) forks have slotted straight into the Raptor triple clamps and it seems the Raptor axle fitted as well. The yoshi RS3s are a bonus.
The tail light was removed for transport and i have the side plastic covers.
There is plenty of electrical work to do as i have sourced an original dash and will fit a different headight and indicators.
Ive found a KandN filter in the airbox and the intake air control valve system is completely removed.
Did all madels have that system?
According to the last owner the guy who had 'made' the bike had a quickshifter and a power commander but he junked those bits because he didnt like them...

Anyway just wondering if anyone has a thought on the intake system change good or bad?

looking forward to hearing it

nickst4 · Post by **nickst4** » 4 months ago

If you mean the PAIR system that injects air into the exhaust ports, that was purely for emissions. However, I feel it is also responsible for the dreadful corrosion you see on all Raptor headers, due to the higher internal temperatures resulting from the burning of any lost fuel. Having polished my exhaust, I've blanked the inlet off on the front port without any problems at all. The rear port is harder to get to!

Customhead · Post by **Customhead** » 3 months ago

Actually I mean the intake system. It has been removed. Does anyone know if this is going to create problems?

nickst4 · Post by **nickst4** » 3 months ago

OK, I understand now, though didn't know such a mechanism existed! Sounds about average for the average joe to remove anything that might be in the way of More Power, even if it actually means less.

andybaggies · Post by **andybaggies** » 3 months ago

Customhead wrote: ↑4 months ago Hi Raptor Chapter,

Ive just bought a Raptor! Pretty happy about it as i have a Navigator as a touring bike and work on Ducatis mainly for a crust so I know that im in for a bit of work but feel confident i can (with your advice and experience) nut it out.
Its a 2004 model V1000.

As you can see its been 'streetfightered'. Im impressed by the way the GSXR1000K5 (?) forks have slotted straight into the Raptor triple clamps and it seems the Raptor axle fitted as well. The yoshi RS3s are a bonus.
The tail light was removed for transport and i have the side plastic covers.
There is plenty of electrical work to do as i have sourced an original dash and will fit a different headight and indicators.
Ive found a KandN filter in the airbox and the intake air control valve system is completely removed.
Did all madels have that system?
According to the last owner the guy who had 'made' the bike had a quickshifter and a power commander but he junked those bits because he didnt like them...

Anyway just wondering if anyone has a thought on the intake system change good or bad?

looking forward to hearing it

First off welcome in... I also have a Ducati. Not one of these new fangled efforts but an old bevel drive Darmah.

I suspect you'll like the Raptor motor as it's very easy to get on with and it's plentiful midrange torque provides for easy speed. It's ability to rev also provides for excitement when the moment arises. I commuted on mine for 70k miles and it's still strong with little more than regular oil changes & valve checks.

The fork swap was a staple as the original forks were truly awful... some on here, myself included, opted for Matris cartridge inserts.

Sometimes it can be useful when searching online for engine issues etc by including 'suzuki tl' i.e. "suzuki tl airbox flapper" and you'll get a lot more hits and it seems removing the flapper 'increases the air flow' and 'makes it smoother' although Nick maybe closer to the point here. I doubt it would cause any serious issues.

Many have suffered with a jerkiness, on/off throttle response at low revs and the prime suspect is a worn/grooved TPS. There's an in depth tutorial on the TPS setting & throttle body synchronization on youtube see

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AvK-5aQuhNs

Customhead · Post by **Customhead** » 3 months ago

Thanks for that Andy, that link is excellent.
A real mechanic instruction video at its best!

I had done some little things to my Navigator to get around the same problems but I think you may have helped solve some future problems

Aussiejoe · Post by **Aussiejoe** » 3 weeks ago

How are you getting on with that bike mate? I'm pretty sure I've seen pics of some of the electrical work on that bike courtesy of the previous owner Peter from the northside of Bris-vegas. It looks like it'd had every electrical TL1000 mod conceivable, and from your posts, the flapper box mod as well. Personally I don't think it was a smart move to get rid of the original speedo as then you can't get the error codes. It definitely needed a new wiring harness after all the hacking. I've got a 650 carb Raptor and 2 Navigators, and just transfer what I know about the Navigator to the Raptor 1000.