Nitrousbird Posted June 15, 2007 Report Share Posted June 15, 2007 Fixed something on it today, decided to give it a bath and take a couple of pics of it: http://cofba.org/users/nitrousbird/Raptor/Raptor%20RS.JPG http://cofba.org/users/nitrousbird/Raptor/Raptor%20RR.JPG http://cofba.org/users/nitrousbird/Raptor/Raptor%20Front%20Close.JPG Mods: Trailtech Vapor (surprise X-mas present from the g/f), Razor rear tires, pipe, and some motor work I'm unsure of (was told it was bored/stroked to a 750 when I bought it, but I doubt its that big). The rear end might not be stock either, and is !all lights . Fun toy, but I don't ride it as much as I should. It's an 04 Limited Edition, hence the color combo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted June 15, 2007 Report Share Posted June 15, 2007 I wanna ride Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88lx5oh Posted June 15, 2007 Report Share Posted June 15, 2007 you need new tires Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRocket1647545505 Posted June 15, 2007 Report Share Posted June 15, 2007 I bought a Raptor when they first came out in '01. Had to drive clear to Cincy just to find one. I loved that thing while it lasted, though, it could have used some more power. I got rid of it because they were rumored to have tranny issues and mine was starting to act a little funny, so I ditched it. I'd like to get a YFZ450 quad sometime this summer. Sadly, I need a truck again before I buy one of those. Nice quad though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berto Posted June 15, 2007 Report Share Posted June 15, 2007 i heard the reliability of the YFZ450 is pretty bad compared to the raptor. nice bike. we should get a ride organized i'll bring mine back on a weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitrousbird Posted June 15, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2007 I bought a Raptor when they first came out in '01. Had to drive clear to Cincy just to find one. I loved that thing while it lasted, though, it could have used some more power. I got rid of it because they were rumored to have tranny issues and mine was starting to act a little funny, so I ditched it. The 01's did have tons of tranny issues; that's the year to avoid. Mine has plenty of power to keep me happy. Could it be faster, sure, anything can be. But I wouldn't want mine with any more power. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheezy Posted June 15, 2007 Report Share Posted June 15, 2007 Looks sweet. How does the power compare to a Cannondale Cannibal (the only racing quad I've ridden)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitrousbird Posted June 15, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2007 Looks sweet. How does the power compare to a Cannondale Cannibal (the only racing quad I've ridden)? I have no clue. I've never even seen one in person. I've had several people ride it and state "someone is going to die on this thing." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRN96WS6 Posted June 15, 2007 Report Share Posted June 15, 2007 Looks nice Joe I want a 4 wheeler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRocket1647545505 Posted June 15, 2007 Report Share Posted June 15, 2007 i heard the reliability of the YFZ450 is pretty bad compared to the raptor. Yea, 04-06 had/have some top-end reliability issues. Supposedly the oil squirter they added to the 07's is going to help with this. Time will tell. Though, I'm not really concerned about reliability too much with the stock motor as I plan on tearing into it anyways when I get one in lieu of a high comp. big bore kit. I am king of all that is quad drag racing ( ), and thoroughly plan on spraying the shit out of it when I get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linn1647545492 Posted June 15, 2007 Report Share Posted June 15, 2007 Have fun riding at night, quads are always a great time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPLN SUX Posted June 16, 2007 Report Share Posted June 16, 2007 Best time i ever had was with a little Blaster and a Banshee. I always loved the 2 strokers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linc5.0 Posted June 16, 2007 Report Share Posted June 16, 2007 They make a 740bore kit...i have one on mine...wanna race?> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HinckleyDSM1647545516 Posted June 16, 2007 Report Share Posted June 16, 2007 I have 2 2006 Yamaha YZF 450 bill ballance editions for sale if anyone is interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest doulivitup Posted June 16, 2007 Report Share Posted June 16, 2007 how much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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