Z400 or Raptor for trail ???

[gate_keeper_32]

A thought has been running through my head about selling or trading my 03' Z400 for a Raptor. I've only ever ridden one and it put a bad taste in my mouth, but it was faaar from stock and it has a few problems. The biggest thing I noticed about it was the fact that it handled way different than what I am used to. I have been riding Honda EX's and now my Z for many years and have gotten so in tune with the "feel" of them that the Raptor was definately different.

Anyhow, what would be you're opinion on this idea? I do trail riding, hill clims, wheelies, and sometimes just "putt" around.

Which is more versitile and easier to menouver?

How about dependability? I know the Z has had its share of manufacturer problems, but I belive the Raptor did as well in their 1st year debute.

I also want to add that my Z is about as mint as it could get, very few miles on it...Here is a pic....What do you think I should do?


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v88/fasteddie/Picture342.jpg

[theTman]

i say keep the Z

[EXRIDER400KFX]

DEFINENTLY keep the z! i rode my friends raptor and after i got back on my kfx and it just felt so much better.

[Ericthered rdr]

Dude the Z is much better suited for the trails. The reliability issues that have surfaced from the Z are from hardcore racing and those are from areas that most people modify before they race anyway. I love my KFX. once it gets aftermarket shocks and steering damper then it will be the perfect quad for me and my style of riding and racing. Your Z is in awsome condition and a rare find being that clean. We need to hook up and ride so that I can help you wipe the new look off of that thing:devil:

[tp300ex]

z:devil:

[gate_keeper_32]

Originally posted by Ericthered rdr
Dude the Z is much better suited for the trails. The reliability issues that have surfaced from the Z are from hardcore racing and those are from areas that most people modify before they race anyway. I love my KFX. once it gets aftermarket shocks and steering damper then it will be the perfect quad for me and my style of riding and racing. Your Z is in awsome condition and a rare find being that clean. We need to hook up and ride so that I can help you wipe the new look off of that thing:devil:

I thought I wiped the new look off of it last weekend when my "stoppie" went bad.:devil: It ended up on top of me with my son struggling to get it off. It didnt even scratch the fenders, just moved my levers down. I keep them fairly loose so they will do that when something happens.


Hooking up sounds good. I havent put in a good day of riding since I've had this thing. I really dont have a decent place to ride afound here.

[Ericthered rdr]

I might try to set something up for next weekend so keep an eye on your PM's
If you don't have an after market rear skid plate go pick up one. I recommend the PRM Z-plate

[gate_keeper_32]

Originally posted by Ericthered rdr
I might try to set something up for next weekend so keep an eye on your PM's

Okee Dokee.


You might want to try emailing me too at:

IbanezRG@zoominternet.net


Thanks pal.

[EXtremeEXer50]

the raptors debute sucked they had so many tranny problems i would keep the z

[FasstMidnightZ]

z:D

[sportraxkid]

z;)

[gate_keeper_32]

Hmmm, It seems like the poll is "slightly" leaning in one direction.:cool:

Thanks guys.

KEEP THE z!

[Big400EX]

Damn you better keep the Z, it looks so good. I wish I had one!:p

[LazeR]

Get a Honda, lol


Honestly i would keep the Z for sure.

[ZQ8Dude]

seems like the raptor would have too much low end for good trail riding. atleast on hills

[gate_keeper_32]

Originally posted by ZQ8Dude
seems like the raptor would have too much low end for good trail riding. atleast on hills


I didnt know there was such a thing as having too much power. At least there isnt for me, the more the merrier.:D

Originally posted by gate_keeper_32
I didnt know there was such a thing as having too much power. At least there isnt for me, the more the merrier.:D well then definately dont get the craptor...

[jdwxv3]

Originally posted by MixMasterMike
well then definately dont get the craptor...

ditto yamaha can stick the craptor up there a@# :mad:

[MY450R]

well i guess you have what you were looking for eh??
keep your z
if you got rid of it you'll be kicking yourself later
i have one and they are a great machine

[Flynbryan19]

I've had both, and can tell you from experience. Don't trade a Z for a Raptor. They're too narrow, and have a high center of gravity. If you like going fast in a straight line, then raptors are good, but the Z is 10x better in the handling department than the raptor. I would never trade a Z for a Raptor.

[redrunner]

between the two definetly the Z. Only other choices from there are yfz450, 450R...;)

[gate_keeper_32]

Thanks for the opinions guys. I think I will stick with what I have. It would be hard to find another one in the condition this one is in anyhow.

[Rdhanded2]

Good decision!