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Alot of people say that the raptor has horrible handling. i was thinking bout buying one but i want to know if i'm gonna have trouble handling it. also if anyone knows anytihng else that might create problems with a 5'5ft 120 lb boy would run into riding one please let me know. thanks
Last edited by xtremerider; 02-03-2002 at 05:48 PM.
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When people say horrible handling I think they are talking about it being narrow and tall, but after riding it for awhile you get use to it and you don't notice it.
-2001 300ex-
-1999 400ex-
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thats a big machine for such a small guy. How old are you? I think you need somthing less powerful and that has better handling and is lighter. Hey, thats just my opinion. You might be an awesome rider, if you are, sure get the raptor.
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i'm 15 and i have had a blaster and a 300ex already but i still need something better just like everyone else.:devil
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well lets just say this, the raptor's handling might not be quite as good as a 400ex, but it will sure beat a blaster or 300ex by a landslide! Plus they have tons of power. I would say 400ex or Raptor. Both are top-of-the-line machines.
~2001 Yellow 400ex, K&N filter with Pre-filter, POLISHED Supertrapp IDS2 silencer, 20" rear Holeshots tires, Braking brake pads, Black Shockers Shockcovers, Renthal 400ex bend bars w/ oury grips, Pro Design tether kill switch, JE 440 big bore 10.5-1 piston, Dyno Jet Stage 2 kit, Removed air box lid, Duncan Racing aluminum nerfs, AC Racing full chassis skid plate, Race cut plastic, AC Racing mudscreen bumper, and a 42 pilot jet and removed choke.
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Joe.... (clear throat) ... think about what your saying.
2001 Blaster: Lone Star +4" roundhousing swingarm, Works Dual-rate fronts, Graydon Proline pipe and silencer, Trenga Racing's oil injection block off kit, RK "RX" 108 link chain, 18x11x8 turfs on douglas rims, 20x6x10 holeshots on douglas rims , Aktive reeds, Trenga Racing billet reed spacer, DynoJet race needle & jetts, UNI dual-stage filter, Motion-Pro brake cable for extended swingarm, Talon 40t rear sprocket, Renthal 14t front sprocket, ProDesign kill switch, Renthal yz125 bars w/ MSR grips, shaved front plastics. Lots more to come....
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lol! sorry bout that. I was just comparing it to his two quads that he already owns. AND, its all rider anyways.
~2001 Yellow 400ex, K&N filter with Pre-filter, POLISHED Supertrapp IDS2 silencer, 20" rear Holeshots tires, Braking brake pads, Black Shockers Shockcovers, Renthal 400ex bend bars w/ oury grips, Pro Design tether kill switch, JE 440 big bore 10.5-1 piston, Dyno Jet Stage 2 kit, Removed air box lid, Duncan Racing aluminum nerfs, AC Racing full chassis skid plate, Race cut plastic, AC Racing mudscreen bumper, and a 42 pilot jet and removed choke.
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Well it better be better than the blaster and 300ex that i've owned. please keep the comments coming.
Although I have two 400exs, I have also owned a Raptor for one year.
I have to admit that it is easier to hop on the 400ex from the Raptor and ride than vice versa. The Raptor takes a while to get used to riding. I don't think it has as much to do with the tippiness as it does with the power. When trail riding, you can always just gas the 400ex without much hope of loosing the front-end. Try this on the Raptor at the wrong time and the front wheels lift and then you don't have your steering. I am 6'5" tall so the 400ex feels a little small to me.
You can lower the Raptor with aftermarket shocks or Durablu (sp?) lowering kits.
If you get a Raptor, I would buy a new 2002 over a used 2001.
The 400ex is more reliable. I think much of that is due to the engine output. I think you would have many more mechanical failures on the 400ex if you put a more potent engine in it.
The 400ex handles better in stock form and lands better from jumps too. The factory 400ex suspension is better than Yamaha's. If you are looking to go aftermarket, then this is all a mute point. Same if you plan to go wider with a-arm and axle mods.
Hope this helps.
/Jon
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so ur saying that it won't be to good in the woods or at least not as good as a 400ex? and i don't want to go into to much aftermarket parts.
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