wanted: raptor 660 stock or otherwise very cheap!!!

[RaptorHappy660r]

i want a raptor doesnt have to have aftermarket parts!any year '01-'05....need it very cheap also will take it if i needs little work done to it must see pictures!!!!

[RaptorHappy660r]

must be in good condition and be well taken care of it would be nice also if it had nerf bars!!!!!

[Foxracin]

Stay away from the '01s. Just a tip.;)

[jak1389]

try pm'ing Robin Hood. he's got a nice 01 raptor that he is trying to sell.

[hskers82]

Nothing wrong with the '01 raptor.The tranny problem is because people don't use the clutch to shift and it tears the dogs off of the gears(2nd gear usually).'02 and newer does have one more dog per gear than the '01.I race my '01 and haven't had any tranny problems yet.I run 102mm 12:1 piston,port/polish,web cam(race),+1 kibblewhite exhaust/intake valves

[cjkranz]

The gear ratio was changed starting with the '02 model. Thats why they have problems. Depending on if you are mechanically gifted, you can get an upgraded tranny kit for around $500. If a shop does it for you, it may run upwards of $1200. Plain and simple, the '01 Raptors are worth less, usually around $1000 less then the newer models.

[cjkranz]

As for the post saying there isn't anything wrong with the Raptors, (the 660R), they all have a starter clutch issue as well, ALL years. Make sure the bike isn't making any x-tra noises when it starts up. Also, make sure you use the choke whenever starting a "cold motor." This will eliminate a lean backfire, which causes the starter clutch to go out. If it needs to be replaced this is an additional $200-600 depending on if you go back with GYTR or another assembly (go with aftermarket, they have 2 or 3 springs vs the 1 on a stock assembly) and if you do the work yourself.