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JForestZ34
10-31-2004, 02:33 PM
Which would win in an all around competition. A stock raptor 660 or a piped 400ex. Which is better at jumping in the corners all out speed, and handleing.


James
10-31-2004, 02:38 PM
jumping-400EX
Corners-400EX
Speed-Raptor
Handleing-400EX

pretty much sums it up. and yes i have ridden both.
Moto92
10-31-2004, 03:02 PM
Raptors have a high center of gravity, always give you the sense you going to tip over. They are fast in a straight line. I wouldnt suggest one if your considering mx racing.
YFZ450Ridr
10-31-2004, 03:47 PM
Originally posted by sEX
jumping-400EX
Corners-400EX
Speed-Raptor
Handleing-400EX

pretty much sums it up. and yes i have ridden both.

ive ridden both to but i liked how the raptor felt in the air more than the 400ex. but if ur woods riding, 400ex deff. but like mx or something more high speed then go with the raptor
cheetah
10-31-2004, 04:51 PM
Raptors feel very tippy with a high center. They are fast, but the high center definately hurts handling. As far as jumping, the EX has it hands down. It's all opinion anyways, go ride both and see what suits you.
stupid driver
10-31-2004, 05:40 PM
Originally posted by 250EXridr
but like mx or something more high speed then go with the raptor

I would take a 400ex any day over a raptor on a mx track. While the raptor does feel good in the air, its lack of cornering capabilities brings it down. JMO
JForestZ34
10-31-2004, 05:47 PM
Well I just sold my 400ex about a year ago, the wife said I could get another quad but I would like one with more power. I was looking at the 450r but I kind of want to lean towards electric start. I loved my 400 but I want something with alittle bit more. I know I can put money into the 400 but I really don't want to do that. I guess I'll have to see which one I can get a better deal on.


James
dunnonuttin
10-31-2004, 05:58 PM
Originally posted by JForestZ34
Well I just sold my 400ex about a year ago, the wife said I could get another quad but I would like one with more power. I was looking at the 450r but I kind of want to lean towards electric start. I loved my 400 but I want something with alittle bit more. I know I can put money into the 400 but I really don't want to do that. I guess I'll have to see which one I can get a better deal on.


James your wife decides if you get a quad or not? everytime i sell a bike i dont ask my g/f if i can get a new one or not:huh
400exdad
10-31-2004, 06:05 PM
Originally posted by dunnonuttin
your wife decides if you get a quad or not? everytime i sell a bike i dont ask my g/f if i can get a new one or not:huh

The difference is that you have a girlfriend and not a wife. Things change with you get married. :blah:
I-7
10-31-2004, 06:11 PM
Originally posted by dunnonuttin
your wife decides if you get a quad or not? everytime i sell a bike i dont ask my g/f if i can get a new one or not:huh

Do you ever post helpful information? :huh

Now about the quad... what kind of riding do you do mostly?
dunnonuttin
10-31-2004, 06:26 PM
Originally posted by 400exdad
The difference is that you have a girlfriend and not a wife. Things change with you get married. :blah: close enough to a wife as much as i put up with her:blah:
dunnonuttin
10-31-2004, 06:27 PM
Originally posted by I-7
Do you ever post helpful information? :huh

Now about the quad... what kind of riding do you do mostly? hint my user name "dunnonuttin". i dont know a thing about quads
n00b on a 400ex
10-31-2004, 06:41 PM
sell your wifes car, buy a 450r, mod the $hit outta it.
11-01-2004, 05:06 AM
dont be a pus55y about the no estart...its easy to kickstart if youre not a toddler or little girl. I bet you dont like to get dirty when you ride either
Bobbs07
11-01-2004, 06:37 AM
Originally posted by MixMasterMike
dont be a pus55y about the no estart...its easy to kickstart if youre not a toddler or little girl. I bet you dont like to get dirty when you ride either


I think the only time i had trouble kick starting something out of having dirtbikes for years was when i got slammed into the side, and the footpeg jammed into my leg. I had to have someone start my bike everytime we took off:rolleyes: Otherwise, you shouldnt have a problem kickin over your bike to start it
TRXRacer1
11-01-2004, 09:07 AM
I hear you on the wife thing, it's called respect.

So you want more power and electric start. It clearly sounds like you want a YFZ450.
YFZ450Ridr
11-01-2004, 02:41 PM
i can kick start my friends 450r sitting down, 450r's are so easy to kick start i woodnt mind havin it to save weight.
cletusEX
11-01-2004, 05:54 PM
Originally posted by MixMasterMike
dont be a pus55y about the no estart...its easy to kickstart if youre not a toddler or little girl. I bet you dont like to get dirty when you ride either

It's not always about how hard or easy it is too kick. Some people just would rather have an electric start. I would watch making statements like that about people you don't even know.
redrunner
11-01-2004, 06:57 PM
Originally posted by cletusEX
It's not always about how hard or easy it is too kick. Some people just would rather have an electric start. I would watch making statements like that about people you don't even know.

I was thinking the same thing! take a chill pill.