Im Back again

[jrsmith_80]

Ive been a member for quite a while but got out of the ATV world after a couple knee surgeries and what not. I just bought myself a 2006 50th Anniversary YFZ450 thats in damn good shape. The bike has a full Curtis Exhaust along with a Stage 3 Jet kit, K&N Filter and a New Intake. What are some things that I need to look out for on this bike (problems or things to keep an eye on) as I have been away for a good three or four years. I am going to pick the bike up tomorrow evening and I am stoked!!!:D

I also bought my wife an 08 Raptor 250 and my son a 09 Raptor 250, is there anything to keep an eye out for on these bikes as well?

It feels good to be back in the sport!!!

[madsmokey12]

Thats Awesome man Sounds like a Good Week. as far as i know just Do your Standard oil Changes and check your Oil every week or so. make sure your engine is getting oil and clean your Filters you should be good

[quadrider2112]

Keep an eye on the raptors engine mounts if you ride them hard that will be the first thing to break.

[raykspradlin]

the 04-06 have a bad habit of not lubricating both the crank bearings and the wrist pin...I have an 06 se also, and learned the hard way...I ended up finding a good deal on a complete low hour bottom end from a 2008, and switched mine out...but for $200 bucks you can send your case off and get it modified, and then they'll send you it back, along with a high velocity oil pump, and the gasket set...well worth it in my opinion...here's the link...they do great work, and have an unbelievably fast turnaround...
http://www.jtatv.com/Yamaha_YFZ_450_Oil_Upgrade_s/4.htm

[stevestauff]

raptors are great but the frames are prone to bending even by light impacts to the front i suggest getting them gussetted as soon as possible.

[reconmaster]

always check the shock bolts and your cotter pins. I found the shock bolts would get loose every couple rides. i noticed lately my motor mount bolt going into the front of the motor goes loose every couple of weeks of riding