2001 Raptor 660 information

[leblancjustin]

I am about to buy a 2002 Raptor 660 with a Fmf complete exhaust with a stock motor and i would like to know if it is a good trail bike and if its really a high maintnance bike. In other words if it's always broke down, thanks

[cjkranz]

are you looking at an '01 or an '02? The '01 had some tranny issues and usually sell for around $1k less then the other years..

[leblancjustin]

no i am looking at an 02', i know about the tranny problem in the 01 but i've heard that the 02' did not have those problems

[cjkranz]

That is my understanding also. After '01 the gear ratio was changed in the rest of them. The only other big "issue" is the one-way starter bearing, but my understanding is that any year 660 may have this issue.

[dunerider07]

I bought an 01 raptor new in 01, still have it, had to rebuild tranny with 02 gears. Other than that its been a great quad. Recommend slip on exhaust and jet kit, made a huge difference in power. Only negative on bike is oil change is a bit of a pain, because you have to drain oil from (2) locations, and front oil reservoir is difficult to get at. My 2 cents.

[yamiraptor]

Hello there!
I have a 02 660 and have had real good luck with it. No tranny problems or with the starter. I run a yoshimura full pipe and a K&N filter with a jet kit. The one thing you will want to watch is the rear axel bearings if you are in alot of mud and water. Also keep a eye on the long bolt in the front of the swing arm. That likes to lock up and you will not be happy. Other than that it's a good bike. Good luck and happy ridding.

[leblancjustin]

thank you for all the information, I should buy it this week. Just to make it clear it is an 02, not an 01.