It pays to think... Alternative parts suppliers. - SV650.org

rictus01 · 19-06-12, 01:02 AM

recently I changed the chain & sprockets on the pegaso for the first time and suffered "gorilla syndrome", as in some hairy ar*ed gorilla had done up the front sprocket bolt, after a 250flb electric torque gun didn't shift it I took some heat and a club hammer & drift to it, anyway the end result was a nut a bit mullered up, so I needed to get a new one, I went down to Mr Aprilia the other day and was quoted nearly £15 with the vat, now this seemed a little steep to me, as the engine is actually a retuned Yamaha XT660 lump I've just ordered one online from a yamaha dealer, total costincluding delivery.... £5.47

Result.

Cheers Mark.

Bibio · 19-06-12, 08:27 AM

it pays to shop around.

_Stretchie_ · 19-06-12, 08:36 AM

I've just suffered that with a GXS750f but on the rear, couldn't get the wheel et al back in after new tyres and it wouldn't fir, in the end a big bag of swear words and the incorrect use of a breaker bar got it in place.

dizzyblonde · 19-06-12, 08:47 AM

Bought a DID ZXVM chain, a tl1000s front sprocket, and a steel rear sprocket, which is supposed to fit the Raptor. Now I shopped around and got the lot for 132quid. Same price for the equivalent kit for the Zzr (dealer price £195). Pays to shop around.

However......the only rear sprocket to correctly fit the raptor is a renthal hard anodized, and I have the steel.one, its catologued everywhere as a Busa for one, but, its 1mm too small on the bloody hole. In the shop we compared a few of the same sprocket and I took the one with the marginally largest hole......fingers crossed!
If not.......
I'm looking to have the carrier skimmed on a laithe, so it will fit! Making the issue irradicated, and never a problem again

19-06-12, 08:49 AM

Sump plug to order for a Seat Ibiza via Halfords or Wilco (who both order from a local parts distributor who are trade only) = £13

Walk into a VW dealership and ask for one for a VW Polo = £2

19-06-12, 04:51 PM

I just new that the Spanish economy was going into trouble but that is stupid when it is the same parent company.

19-06-12, 01:02 AM	#1
rictus01 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: South London Posts: 9,799	It pays to think... Alternative parts suppliers. recently I changed the chain & sprockets on the pegaso for the first time and suffered "gorilla syndrome", as in some hairy ar*ed gorilla had done up the front sprocket bolt, after a 250flb electric torque gun didn't shift it I took some heat and a club hammer & drift to it, anyway the end result was a nut a bit mullered up, so I needed to get a new one, I went down to Mr Aprilia the other day and was quoted nearly £15 with the vat, now this seemed a little steep to me, as the engine is actually a retuned Yamaha XT660 lump I've just ordered one online from a yamaha dealer, total costincluding delivery.... £5.47 Result. Cheers Mark. __________________ Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, 'Wow! What a Ride!

19-06-12, 08:27 AM	#2
Bibio Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: here as devil's advocate Posts: 11,569	Re: It pays to think.... it pays to shop around.

19-06-12, 08:36 AM	#3
_Stretchie_ Large Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Minsterworth, Gloucester Posts: 2,353	Re: It pays to think.... I've just suffered that with a GXS750f but on the rear, couldn't get the wheel et al back in after new tyres and it wouldn't fir, in the end a big bag of swear words and the incorrect use of a breaker bar got it in place. __________________ How to amuze an idiot: Look right-> <-Look Left

19-06-12, 08:47 AM	#4
dizzyblonde Da Cake Boss Mega Poster Join Date: May 2007 Location: On a flying Horse Posts: 9,992	Re: It pays to think.... Bought a DID ZXVM chain, a tl1000s front sprocket, and a steel rear sprocket, which is supposed to fit the Raptor. Now I shopped around and got the lot for 132quid. Same price for the equivalent kit for the Zzr (dealer price £195). Pays to shop around. However......the only rear sprocket to correctly fit the raptor is a renthal hard anodized, and I have the steel.one, its catologued everywhere as a Busa for one, but, its 1mm too small on the bloody hole. In the shop we compared a few of the same sprocket and I took the one with the marginally largest hole......fingers crossed! If not....... I'm looking to have the carrier skimmed on a laithe, so it will fit! Making the issue irradicated, and never a problem again __________________ Suzy, yellow 2001 SVS. Kitty, V-Raptor 1000, ZZR1400<<its my bike now Pegasus! Hovis 13.8.75-3.10.09 Reeder 20.7.88-21.3.12 Last edited by dizzyblonde; 19-06-12 at 08:49 AM.

19-06-12, 08:49 AM	#5
-Ralph- Guest Posts: n/a	Re: It pays to think.... Sump plug to order for a Seat Ibiza via Halfords or Wilco (who both order from a local parts distributor who are trade only) = £13 Walk into a VW dealership and ask for one for a VW Polo = £2

19-06-12, 04:51 PM	#6
Dicky Ticker Guest Posts: n/a	Re: It pays to think.... I just new that the Spanish economy was going into trouble but that is stupid when it is the same parent company.

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