Raptor 125 mod?

[Logan #34's Dad]

Has anyone considered modding up the new 125 from Yamaha? My thoughts are that all the suspension products are already available because the frame is based off the 250. That leaves the TT125 engine. Can it be made to compete against the Honda 125's? Could be a production class contender. Hmmmm. http://www.atvriders.com/atvreviews/yamaha-2011-raptor-125-atv-test-ride-review.html

[T@AFP]

Yes we looked at doing this when the Raptor 250 was introduced. But in my opinion, there are better choices for a chassis to do a youth mod with.

Why? Frame is made of mild steel vs chromoly tubing.
Weak points on chasis. Very weak design. I have heard of many frame failures/bending on the Raptor 250. That's why Lonestar offers a chromoly chassis.

Poor design with spindles= poor geometry

More expensive mod build= Can't negotiate w/ manufacturer to not supply the unneeded parts on machine to lower cost of build.

But with this being said, if you already had one, and if you can do it yourself. It maybe ok. But compare apples to apples I think there are better alternatives.

[marsrace2]

Lonestar makes a chromoly Raptor 250 Frame....hmmm

[dblacks]

Originally posted by marsrace2
Lonestar makes a chromoly Raptor 250 Frame....hmmm

to the tune of something like $1200......but I am sure it is nice! Could be wat the Apex 250 is based of but I haven't looked at it to know if that is correct

[grillbutt]

thats cheap, they charge us £1500.00 for a LSR chassis for the 250 :eek2:

$2250 :eek2: :eek2: :eek2: