maska
03-03-2009, 08:00 PM
It's the good old "what should I buy"?
Just some quick background: I am a recovering 2 stroke guy who just got sick of the maintenance, kick start, & clutch work in the woods. So I bought a Raptor 660 stock. I actually really liked it.
I was going to start doing mods and got brainwashed by all the talk of the Raptor 700 and YFZ's. So off went the 660.
I do mostly aggressive trail riding but don’t want to bog when we get to slower areas. I am an athletic 240lbs, not a lazy fatty who needs a utility machine.
My concerns on The YFZ are having to keep the rpm's constantly high and just getting annoyed in the woods. I am also interested in some realistic feedback on the maintenance schedule. I just hear so many contrasting opinions from constant valve adjustments and oil changes to "Just don’t be an idiot and change the oil every month and adjust valves and change air filter every season.
Raptor, my only real big gripe is a cliché one but the suspension just sucks on my 660 and it is a bit high. My understanding is that my opinion is shared with many and this was severely rectified with the 700. As far as power goes, I was ok with the stock 660 but I know there is a lot more out there with a exhaust etc.... One more thing, Is this EFI really self adjusting or just great marketing for the gas & go rider.
Sorry for the ramble but I see a lot of "What should I buy threads" with out ample information for you guys to give an accurate answer to suite the riders size and riding style.
Just some quick background: I am a recovering 2 stroke guy who just got sick of the maintenance, kick start, & clutch work in the woods. So I bought a Raptor 660 stock. I actually really liked it.
I was going to start doing mods and got brainwashed by all the talk of the Raptor 700 and YFZ's. So off went the 660.
I do mostly aggressive trail riding but don’t want to bog when we get to slower areas. I am an athletic 240lbs, not a lazy fatty who needs a utility machine.
My concerns on The YFZ are having to keep the rpm's constantly high and just getting annoyed in the woods. I am also interested in some realistic feedback on the maintenance schedule. I just hear so many contrasting opinions from constant valve adjustments and oil changes to "Just don’t be an idiot and change the oil every month and adjust valves and change air filter every season.
Raptor, my only real big gripe is a cliché one but the suspension just sucks on my 660 and it is a bit high. My understanding is that my opinion is shared with many and this was severely rectified with the 700. As far as power goes, I was ok with the stock 660 but I know there is a lot more out there with a exhaust etc.... One more thing, Is this EFI really self adjusting or just great marketing for the gas & go rider.
Sorry for the ramble but I see a lot of "What should I buy threads" with out ample information for you guys to give an accurate answer to suite the riders size and riding style.