Cagiva Raptor mods

[993ti]

Not sure if this is the right forum for it (if not, please move).
The Raptor is a rare bike over here and i like that.

I also like to do some mods.
Currently done:
1. LED indicators (it had those huge orange indicators).
2. K&N Filter
3. Snorkels removed
4. Powercommander III USB
5. Aluminum/rubber grips but those are going to be replaced with 2004 Yamaha R1 grips (1/5 throw).
6. Pazzo levers (TL1000S)
7. Suzuki GSXR clutch lever mount (had problems with the original clutch switch because of the way the TL1000 lever activates the switch).
8. Scorpion open cans
9. Yamaha Aerox LED taillight
10. Tail tidy
11. Barend mirrors (didn't like the 'Mickey Mouse' mirrors).

I'm still not done and currently waiting for some parts so i can start with the Aprilia RSV Mille swingarm conversion.
Some pics:
The Pazzo levers:

The LED taillight and tailtidy (btw, MF stands for Motor-Forum just in case you think it's something else, lol).

And the RSV Mille swingarm:


More mods coming up

[Hurc]

oh man, I think it's the right forum.. and please post up some more pics.. from what I saw, I think me likey..

need more pics tough..maybe some side shots...

[SecondChance99]

Nice

[HANS]

nice. i know you have more pics in that other build thread. dont make me work and go get em myself lol.

cant wait to see that swingarm finally get on there. what you waiting for parts wise to get it done?

[Gear Head]

post em here.

[993ti]

Older pics.
Maybe some new ones at the meet this evening



A friend of mine took these pics:

[Gear Head]

very nice pics. Specially the last ones =). Make sure you bring them with you when you come to the states lol. Hey tell your friends at the meet about the site. If you get enough people. I can make a section and it can be our first international.

[HANS]

i knew you had more lol. good stuff

[993ti]

Originally Posted by HANS

cant wait to see that swingarm finally get on there. what you waiting for parts wise to get it done?

Aprilia Falco shock, the one from the RSV won't fit because of the reservoir.
Battery is in the way and i don't feel like relocating it.
I could use the original Raptor shock but then i have to grind some off the swingarm which i don't like.
Also getting some bearings and 2 header gaskets since the entire exhaust has to come off.
When it's done, i'm going to check if the original swingarm is holding the wheel or that the wheel is holding the swingarm together (heard stories that it can be bend easily).

[HANS]

well keep us updated with pics. what camera are you using anyways?? your pics come out clear when you get up close. looks good

[993ti]

Using a Canon EOS350D
I took these without a tripod and was surprised it came out pretty well





Btw, she took some pics of me and the bike, she didn't post them yet though.

[HANS]

nice nice. i can see you contributing alot on this forum.

[kr1s]

I want to go to the Netherlands now!!!!!!


Wait...I just watched Hostel! Just keep the pics coming!

[Gear Head]

Originally Posted by kr1s

I want to go to the Netherlands now!!!!!!


Wait...I just watched Hostel! Just keep the pics coming!

lol we are worth alot more money apparently.

[993ti]

Bought a carbtune so i can balance the TB's myself.
Always comes in handy and it needs a check anyway.
Got to take the damn airbox off to get to the TB's though.
Maybe i'll ditch the flapper thingy inside the airbox as well.

Also got the Aprilia Falco shock and swingarm removal tool for the RSV swingarm.
Just need to machine a bit off and then it's ready
Not sure when, the local bikeshop offered to help so i have the tools (i hope, it's not a common mod over here and they didn't have the removal tool).

Still no go with the fuelrail so i can modify it to accept the Honda injectors
Well, i could use the one i have already but i don't want to mess it up.