Is the 05 raptor as reliable as the 400ex?

[FreeRider4LIFE]

Do's the Raptor take more mantince then the 400ex?
Wich one will last longer?
Which will have less problem's?
Wich one will have less valve adjustments or any other adjustments that have to do with the motor?
I want the 400ex cuzz i no it's reliable, but im 6'1 and 255 and i don't think it will be enuff power.

[nicker71]

yes a 05 stock raptor is very reliable, and I wouldnt worry about it unless you abuse it. Just make sure to do the normal stuff like change the oil , clean filter, and check the valves every now and then. It really all depends on just how you take care of it. I think that you would feel more comfortable on a raptor over a 400 due to your size.

the 400 are a bit more simplier (air cooled) and has less valves. but both are still very reliable when left stock.

[FreeRider4LIFE]

k,thx
The only motor mod's i would do would be pipe, filter, jet kit.

[FreeRider4LIFE]

Do's the raptor have two carb's like the banshee?

it has 2 carbs/if ya can get the 06 700 raptor its far superior to the 660.As far as 400EX or a 660 raptor get the rap.

[FreeRider4LIFE]

The raptor 700 has all this stuff i dont want, has more stuff to go rong with it.

Yamaha made 60 changes to the 06 all for the best.E F I is great nice smooth power,never have to rejet.In a few years it will be hard to find a atv with out E F I.:ermm:

[fastbanshee4u]

Thats Ok I can fix everything on my 05 with out a shop.The news ones might be nicer but whos going to get more service work in the long run,the dealers.

Is your car/truck efi??????????i bet it is.Works pretty good i bet.but on your 4 wheeler oh no it scares me.times are a -changing... get used to it.In the end its better for us - get a code reader and no guessing whats wrong; it will tell ya:scary:

[fastbanshee4u]

Originally posted by 700YELLOWRAPTOR
Is your car/truck efi??????????i bet it is.Works pretty good i bet.but on your 4 wheeler oh no it scares me.times are a -changing... get used to it.In the end its better for us - get a code reader and no guessing whats wrong; it will tell ya:scary:
Yes thats why the new cars suck also.Electric parts ,sensors ,tons of wires,10 times more parts to break.Also my pickup does not get any better fuel economy than my fathers did in 1975.So while your sold on fuel injected new stuff,I like my stuff simple,less crap to break.

now take your father's motor,and your motor and compar the real h.p. #'s"not the over inflated 1970's #'s" anuff said