Hydraulic clutch, brakes, tre & carbon bits
Posted: |January 7th, 2012|, 8:23 am
G'day all,
I hope everyone had a great Christmas & all the best for the new year.
I've saved some cash to 'bling up' my bike, but before I do, I need some questions answered so I don't waste any of the money!
Now from what I've read on this site, the hydraulic clutch conversion seems relatively straight forward. Apparently the TLR has 3 different pushrod lengths, is this true? And if so, which would be the correct pushrod/length for my 2005 MV Augusta complience plated Raptor? Or do I get the longest pushrod and cut it down? (if you can do such a thing). Also are there any other traps that I need to know about with this conversion besides the 100mm longer hydraulic line, such as covers, the wiring going into the clutch cover & the wiring going into the clutch lever mount?
Do TLR levers fit the Raptors Nissin brake master cylinder? or do I need to get a TLR master cylinder as well? If I do need to get a TLR master cylinder, will the TLR master cylinder suit the Brembo calipers? I would like to keep everything Suzuki if I can for ease of replacement.
I'm about to install a brand new Power Commander that came with the bike when I bought it. So while I'm at it, I will install a TRE. Do all TRE's for a TL1000s fit the Raptor? Or are there particular TRE's for a certain year of manufacture because of the engine and/or the wiring loom?
Are there any reputable companies still manufacturing carbon bits for Raptors? I've emailed a couple of companies that I've found on the internet, but I have had no response. I was after the solo seat, frame infills and the key protector. If I can't get the solo seat, I gather the 'V-Raptor' solo seat will fit (if I can find one).
Thanks for taking the time to read my dribble and I would really appreciate any help. It's hard to find info locally on these great bikes and mine is the only one where I live (was the last 1000 sold new in Australia as well).
Cheers and stay upright
from Boofhead
P.S. Would it be wrong of me to 'borrow' as many bits as I can from my brothers RSV Aprillia while he's away holidays??
I hope everyone had a great Christmas & all the best for the new year.
I've saved some cash to 'bling up' my bike, but before I do, I need some questions answered so I don't waste any of the money!
Now from what I've read on this site, the hydraulic clutch conversion seems relatively straight forward. Apparently the TLR has 3 different pushrod lengths, is this true? And if so, which would be the correct pushrod/length for my 2005 MV Augusta complience plated Raptor? Or do I get the longest pushrod and cut it down? (if you can do such a thing). Also are there any other traps that I need to know about with this conversion besides the 100mm longer hydraulic line, such as covers, the wiring going into the clutch cover & the wiring going into the clutch lever mount?
Do TLR levers fit the Raptors Nissin brake master cylinder? or do I need to get a TLR master cylinder as well? If I do need to get a TLR master cylinder, will the TLR master cylinder suit the Brembo calipers? I would like to keep everything Suzuki if I can for ease of replacement.
I'm about to install a brand new Power Commander that came with the bike when I bought it. So while I'm at it, I will install a TRE. Do all TRE's for a TL1000s fit the Raptor? Or are there particular TRE's for a certain year of manufacture because of the engine and/or the wiring loom?
Are there any reputable companies still manufacturing carbon bits for Raptors? I've emailed a couple of companies that I've found on the internet, but I have had no response. I was after the solo seat, frame infills and the key protector. If I can't get the solo seat, I gather the 'V-Raptor' solo seat will fit (if I can find one).
Thanks for taking the time to read my dribble and I would really appreciate any help. It's hard to find info locally on these great bikes and mine is the only one where I live (was the last 1000 sold new in Australia as well).
Cheers and stay upright
from Boofhead
P.S. Would it be wrong of me to 'borrow' as many bits as I can from my brothers RSV Aprillia while he's away holidays??