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tater_kamik
04-26-2005, 03:11 AM
i have a great project, im building a raptor! im new to the forums but have been riding for a while and have decided to build myself a nice bike. but here is the trick, i started from nothing. i didnt have a frame, nor an engine. i have been buying everything from ebay! its a pain in the ***. here is what i have so far:
686 with 12:1 compression, ported and polished, hotcams stage 2, hinson clutch basket, gytr clutches
stock frame that i painted blue
+2 +0 a arms
+4 axle
works shocks triple rate up front with rez, dual rate in the rear with rez
+2 swingarm made out of 4130 chromoly (guy makes them, seems real good but i have not received it yet)
burgard chrome anti ib steering stem
pwr radiator
oversized oil tank
fly handle bar
twist grip throttle
braided brake lines
sidewinder ti-moly sprockets and chain

i think that is it. i still need a lot of parts though, i will post pics asap (im at work right now) if you have any parts laying around let me know! any input would be greatly appreciated!

Racing Rice
04-26-2005, 07:42 AM
Sounds like a good start, can't wait to see it when you get it all put together.

660rider0_3
04-26-2005, 05:03 PM
lucky you i wish i had the money to put in raptor.......

tater_kamik
04-26-2005, 05:35 PM
i appreciate the support! actually, the money i will have spent on this will be about the same as buying a new one. here it is as of right now

tater_kamik
04-26-2005, 06:29 PM
i messed that up, here it is. anyone know how to post pictures without a hyperlink?http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/tater_kamik/detail?.dir=/798d&.dnm=2348.jpg&.src=ph

rap686
04-26-2005, 09:15 PM
is the swingarm off e-bay from t-dub racing????

tater_kamik
04-27-2005, 05:56 AM
actually, yes it is! he is backlogged though and i will not receive it for another 2 weeks but the total with carrier was 400 or a little more. if i had been in a hurry it would suck but since it is going to take forever... do you know anything about tdub's products?

rap686
04-27-2005, 09:16 PM
no I don't I have been looking at them I have a +2" LSR used off e-bay on now but was thinking of getting a +4" from them for drag racing if you think about it please let me know what you think of it when it arrives. THANK YOU

tater_kamik
04-27-2005, 10:18 PM
i will definately let you know! he seemed real cool when i talked to him. i will keep yall informed!

Robin Hood
05-01-2005, 02:32 PM
Wow, the frame and everything looks really clean. Good job on everything so far, and good luck with your rappy. I want to see how this look when its all done, and any ideas on the color sheme for the plastics? and what graphics you might get? And are you going to keep buying stuff off ebay or maybe check out other places? Thanks and keep us updated!

~RH

tater_kamik
05-01-2005, 10:36 PM
i have blue plastics and i am looking at these graphics

tater_kamik
05-01-2005, 10:44 PM
i have bought most everything off of ebay, but i did buy my sprockets and chain off of sidewinder directly, as well as my axle from rocky mountain. i dont really mind where i get the parts as long as it is what i need! anyone got some parts or some places to get them? that would probably be a good thread, places to buy parts from and places not to

Foxracin
05-02-2005, 05:04 PM
Looks good so far.

Herse the stock parts I have let me know if you want them just make me a offer.

Bars
Dash
Front shocks
Header with heath shields and all hardware
Brake hub
Axle locknuts
Airbox
Brakeline holder things
Bar clamp things
Parking break assembly with the clutch lever and everything
And a stock switch cluster it had the wires but I custom wired some stuff on mine to get everything off the bars and it doesnt have the end connection.

All the parts are off a 02 LE and I can get pics if interested.

tater_kamik
05-02-2005, 06:46 PM
i need the Brake hub, Brakeline holder things, and the Dash if it includes the lights! let me know how much bro

Foxracin
05-02-2005, 07:41 PM
I found some pics. The dash doesnt come with the lights sorry.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v415/Foxracin/000_0014.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v415/Foxracin/000_0015.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v415/Foxracin/000_0016.jpg

PM me with an offer one what parts you want.

tater_kamik
05-07-2005, 07:19 PM
sorry for the delay in response! i was playing some gay war games... it was so fun! :rolleyes: i dont even know what i need at this point since many of the things i ordered havent come in and are long overdue. i will let you know asap, im playing ctch up right now. gotta love it!!!

Foxracin
05-07-2005, 07:35 PM
Ok no problem. Just let me know.

Robin Hood
05-12-2005, 07:23 PM
Originally posted by tater_kamik
i have bought most everything off of ebay, but i did buy my sprockets and chain off of sidewinder directly, as well as my axle from rocky mountain. i dont really mind where i get the parts as long as it is what i need! anyone got some parts or some places to get them? that would probably be a good thread, places to buy parts from and places not to

Sheesh, can I take a pick off your money tree? Lol, Wish i had the time + money to work on projects like this... Must be incredeble watching it first hand come all together and knowing you did it yourself... Cant wait to build mine lol

tater_kamik
05-12-2005, 08:40 PM
well, between my motorcycle, and this quad plus going out, my money has pretty much shriveled away... i cannot wait though, just found out that my swingarm is coming in very soon and i am expecting the shocks pretty soon i hope. most of the parts are here, i have a shed full of crap! i do need some parts still though. anyone want to go play after i get it done?!?

protraxrptr17
05-13-2005, 06:57 PM
I got all the dash lights. What city in Arkansas do you live? I'll sell the lights for $20. I don't have the bulbs or the sockets. Just the lenses and the grommets.

Robin Hood
05-14-2005, 01:30 PM
Originally posted by tater_kamik
well, between my motorcycle, and this quad plus going out, my money has pretty much shriveled away... i cannot wait though, just found out that my swingarm is coming in very soon and i am expecting the shocks pretty soon i hope. most of the parts are here, i have a shed full of crap! i do need some parts still though. anyone want to go play after i get it done?!?

I can play if you dont mind trailoring up to Nj :D

tater_kamik
05-14-2005, 08:20 PM
isnt that right next to arkansas?!?:cool:

Robin Hood
05-14-2005, 11:13 PM
Originally posted by tater_kamik
isnt that right next to arkansas?!?:cool:

Of course it is!

Then again I did fail the states test in 5th grade...

I think were both right next to alaska... :p

tater_kamik
05-15-2005, 01:44 AM
i wonder where that new state "iraq" is located?? right above alaska? maybe hawaii?

tater_kamik
05-17-2005, 02:35 PM
got the swingarm in today, definately worth it! cant wait to be able to mount it, swingarm bolt and works shocks should be coming in anytime now!

rap686
05-17-2005, 09:20 PM
Thanks for the info on the swingarm its what I was hoping to hear. I'll get mine ordered up shortly.

tater_kamik
05-17-2005, 10:34 PM
they delivered right as scheduled and let me know when they shipped with a tracking number! the packaging around it was excellent! tons of padding and it comes with nice hex bolts. i ordered mine with the carrier which came with the brake holder thing, everything seems to be wonderful with it. i wish i had gotten the open one though because i am going to have to drill a hole so i can gain access to the valve to grease it... definately recommend!

tater_kamik
05-18-2005, 02:50 PM
works shocks are in! took them a little over a month but hey, they do look good! find out how good they are once i get my bolts in, etc etc etc...

rap686
05-19-2005, 09:19 PM
Thanks for the info I'll order the open one

tater_kamik
05-19-2005, 10:16 PM
here it is as of right now, got some bolts in today, they look great but they didnt all come in for some reason :mad: raptor project (http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/tater_kamik/album?.dir=798d)
still need a subframe though... and rear brakes, but whe over uses the rear brakes anyways?!? :D

Robin Hood
05-20-2005, 10:17 PM
Sheesh, putting a quad togethers supposed to be as clean as a surgeons table... not a fricken warzone...

Jk, maybe you should organize it a little.

Its looking mighty fine though!

tater_kamik
05-21-2005, 09:42 AM
warzone it is! i figure i will clean it up when i finish. i actually do have method to my madness, except for tools. since my old housemate took a bunch i no longer care what i do with this set because someone is always using them and not putting them back. cant wait to get a garage! appreciate it though. im going to work on it some more today, get as much as possible done and it will look cleaner around it hopefully :D

tater_kamik
06-01-2005, 05:38 PM
the swingarm is now on! i had to wait for the swingarm kit from pivot works. not too much in the problems department that a hammer and a few sockets couldnt fix. i have all of the parts i need except for an seat, rear hubs, and rear wheels.

tater_kamik
06-16-2005, 02:19 AM
i have put yet more crap on it, i have been held up because i moved! if it makes you all feel better, my area is now organized!!! i will take some more pics soon but i think i broke my digital camera :mad: oh well, i am making progress and i am guessing 2 more weeks and she will be finished!!

MR.BIG
06-16-2005, 08:18 AM
That thing is going to crank. I would have figured you would have been done by now but moving always su*ks! Good luck!

RaptorHappy660r
06-16-2005, 09:46 PM
is that first pic all that you have put together so far? jw good with the rest!

Robin Hood
06-16-2005, 09:59 PM
Any more pics?:D

tater_kamik
06-16-2005, 10:21 PM
i have a lot more stuff on it now than before, im just missing some stupid stuff now. i am waiting for a arm bolts and i still need to get an linkage kit. it is going very well though! im going to do an review of all of the people i worked with and companies when i am done. im going to work on it toight, i should be able to get the axle in and all of that crap on. i dont have rear tires yet so i am going to borrow them from my other quad once i get the raptor done until i can decide what size tires i am going to run. im never gonna move again! it sucks! oh well... my camera does appear to be broken, so i guess i will take some pictures with my crappy camera phone. :(

MadDog56
06-16-2005, 10:34 PM
If you're going to run MX I'd say 19 inch holeshots, otherwise a good 20" tire works great in most conditions. For the sloppier or rockier terrain I might go with 22" tires.

Robin Hood
06-17-2005, 02:42 PM
Grab some Holeshot HD's. :D

RaptorHappy660r
06-18-2005, 11:43 PM
any new pics yet????? im anxious to see what it looks like!!!

Travis712
06-19-2005, 05:15 PM
Hey, I like how you painted the frame. Spray paint or did you get it PCed? Nice job dude!

tater_kamik
06-20-2005, 10:46 PM
spray paint!
you have to love some spray! :D got it at lowes, basically put it on fairly thick to the point where it looks shiny and smooth (right before it starts running) and then let it dry. i should have gotten it powder coated though, i found a guy that will do it for 150... oh well, live you learn!

tater_kamik
06-20-2005, 10:55 PM
i want the holeshots for sure, that is what i have for the front already... im thinking about an 19x10-9 mxr4... they dont make the hd in an 19" size, and i want to do a lot of mx with it...

tater_kamik
06-20-2005, 10:58 PM
of course if anybody has some good rears for sale...

RaptorHappy660r
06-20-2005, 11:56 PM
any pics soon im kinda gettin bored and i wanna see ur progress pleez up date soon thank you

06-23-2005, 08:14 AM
great job bro but just one question

why a raptor
y didnt u try makin like a 450 or a 480 or something,or maybe even like a 520 or sumthin

not tryin to start something but im just wondering y not a lighter more powerful quad:confused:

tater_kamik
06-23-2005, 10:35 PM
i was gonna work on it this weekend but i had a "piss off our new neighbors" party and i was a little too drunk to do much of anything... :devil: maybe i should have built a 450, maybe next time?!?i have always wanted a fully built raptor and i like the motor in it a lot. oh well, got my nerf bars in from albe with heel plates! look very good too! also got my linkage kit in so i should have the rear end minus rear hubs and tires on (unless i jack them off my other quad which i probably will)

06-24-2005, 08:27 AM
sweet:D

post some pics;)

RaptorHappy660r
06-24-2005, 06:13 PM
yeeeesss pleeeze post some new pics im very anxious to see it !!

tater_kamik
06-25-2005, 01:01 AM
i will i will! :cool: once i get the rear end finished saturday! i did make more progress today on my bike, and i put the nerf bars on, almost. the one side went on fine but it appears where alba uses the two holes by the master cylinder will not work b/c of the position they welded the bracket on... no! plus the instructions were crap! they looked like they were printed on a printer that was almost out of ink. oh well, guess i hate to call and raise some hell. :mad:

RaptorHappy660r
06-26-2005, 09:04 PM
hey tater why aint u keepin in touch with this forum ???? huh maybe ur just caught up in ur project! hope so cuz i wanna see them new pics baba!!!lol

Foxracin
06-26-2005, 11:55 PM
What all parts do you lack form being finished?

tater_kamik
06-27-2005, 12:46 AM
i dont need too much more, i need a starter, rear wheels and hubs, coolant hoses, ignition switch and lights w/dash, seat, and the proper jetting. im so close! i didnt get too much dont on it, the rear end still isnt finished!!! i had to get one of my buddies who crashed his bike so that pretty much killed saturday... oh well:ermm:

tater_kamik
06-27-2005, 10:27 PM
welli was working on the front suspension before work, next thing you know my hand slips and im bleeding like hell. now i have to go to the hospital to either get the nail ripped out, or the pressure undrneath my nail relieved. :mad: this sucks! since im apparently having problems finishing my quad for whatever reason, im gonna sell it. jk! :p i wouldnt ever do that, ill probably be back working on it tomorrow if it is at all possible...

raptorrider686
06-28-2005, 12:13 PM
Hit me up with some pictures when your all done. Cant wait to see it

tater_kamik
06-29-2005, 01:03 AM
im gonna take it home with me and my dad has a camera that works so i am gonna have to borrow it. too bad i broke mine...

fasterblaster09
06-29-2005, 09:18 PM
WOAH..did you paint that frame yourself??..If so,what kind of paint is that??

tater_kamik
06-29-2005, 11:04 PM
painted myself, good old spray paint! got it at lowes, its the industrial paint. i like it a lot but i should have gotten it powdercoated. my leave starts tomorrow so im going home tomorrow! expect pics soon!!! not like yall havent been expecting pictures anyways...

tater_kamik
07-06-2005, 08:22 PM
reked my bike! please enjoy!


http://www.exriders.com/vbb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=170141

Robin Hood
07-06-2005, 08:41 PM
That sucks, get better, need more pics. :p

tater_kamik
07-07-2005, 06:26 PM
wow, i spelled "wreck" wrong... i am a genius!!! yeah... :D im looking into rear tires still, i got my rocky mountain catalog here trying to decide what i want. i have to admit, they are a great company! also have a very nice catalog too. i believe they are the only company i have ordered a free catalog from and they actually sent it. i will get some pictures of the quad when i get back (not this saturday but the saturday after, but i will be getting in late so im guessing sunday) and i will take some of my wounds!!! im sure everyone will appreciate that!!:devil:

priebo15
07-11-2005, 09:30 AM
cant wait to see the finished project...this things gonna be tits!

BushManRebel
07-13-2005, 02:07 PM
Is that the original Yamaha Blue? Or did you repaint it?

Are you going to paint the new swingarm?

I suggest since you buy off ebay like me to invest into the alloybolts stainless steel bolt set. They are great and don't tarnish at all.

tater_kamik
07-13-2005, 03:23 PM
i repainted the frame, i also painted the swingarm silver. i also already have the bolt kit!!:D

lzyga05
08-01-2005, 07:19 AM
pics ples?

tater_kamik
08-04-2005, 04:18 AM
pics will be coming up when my internet gets working :mad: right now (and for the last month...) i could only use my work to get on exriders. but i have made a lot of progress! got a ton of stuff on now, just finished reaming my spindles, i have put most of my rear together, i just have to put the linkage together. exhaust is on, carb, intake, twist throttle, a arms, some of the electronics, nerf bars, etc. i ran into a problem with my chain that i ordered from sidewinder. it is too short but they are sending me the extra links. i still dont have a seat though! how sad is that? it is looking very good though!

slamdak8782
08-04-2005, 10:32 AM
Hey when you get your rearend back together why dont you come back over to my house again.......... ill hook you upp hahahahaahahaaha just kidding tater :D

lzyga05
08-04-2005, 07:09 PM
well i cant wait to c ur pimp quad gl

tater_kamik
08-05-2005, 01:10 AM
drrrr tom! how about you get back so i can whoop that a**! i put it on the ground today and it looks pretty mean, too bad i have crap tires on the front right now though... im so close!! hopefully my internet will be up today so i will post pics (finally)

tater_kamik
08-06-2005, 06:31 AM
okay, i got a little too drunk (and am a little too drunk) too do much of anything but i will post pics later today after i sleep it off a little. i drank a few for you slamdak!!!

tater_kamik
08-06-2005, 08:19 PM
woohoo! just took some pics and here they are! raptor project (http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/tater_kamik/album?.dir=798d)
there are also some pics of my bike after i cleaned it up a little, you can evan see my blood on the one piece:devil:

Travis712
08-06-2005, 08:41 PM
Kick *** for sure, best raptor ive seen in a while. Maybe since you built it up, it won't break as often as 95% of raptors, lol. Just playing with ya man, good job.

tater_kamik
08-07-2005, 04:36 PM
i appreciate it! it probably will break, anything i ride breaks a lot it seems...:D

lzyga05
08-08-2005, 09:33 AM
looks very nice but wat kind of swing arm u got on that ?

never seen one of those before

tater_kamik
08-08-2005, 06:43 PM
thats bcause its custom baby! nah, not really. this guy makes them out of 4130 chromoly and does a very good job making them and for a great price! i could literally buy over 3 of these compared to most of the others. it just didnt come painted or chromed

lzyga05
08-10-2005, 08:20 AM
not bad good look

tater_kamik
08-10-2005, 03:38 PM
thanks! i definately appreciate. i still have graphics and some other random stuff coming in but it will run now so i am close! but nothing is adjusted yet...

lzyga05
08-10-2005, 05:03 PM
nice how much was that swing? is it strong?

tater_kamik
08-10-2005, 09:10 PM
with the carrier it was about 400, without it was about 250 and it is strong from what i can tell, nice thick chromoly, and very good looking welds. definateyl recommend!!

z400roosteR
08-11-2005, 08:19 AM
Nice Garage of toys, The raptor looks good especially in the same garage as a suzuki!

tater_kamik
08-11-2005, 05:48 PM
thanks bro! whats funny is im always crackin a joke about suzuki and, oh wait, i have one:D

lzyga05
08-11-2005, 07:23 PM
ty about the swing

rap686
08-13-2005, 08:29 PM
If I rember right the swing arm is from T-Dub Racing. I bought one too and it is very nice. I ride MX and it has held up well. The only drawback to T-Dub is the wait (2-3 weeks) but for the price I can wait!!!!!
Contact info : tony_walker_217@msm.com

rap686
08-13-2005, 08:34 PM
Stupid computers there is a _ between tony and walker and walker and 217 that you can't see because it underlined it . Hopefully the link works.

tater_kamik
08-13-2005, 09:13 PM
i cannot find any of my info for him, i know i had his phone number but.... he has an (or had) an ebay store under t-dub racing, or something like that. but i couldnt find it. :ermm: sorry!!