I have a 2001 raptor 660 and everytime I go thru water around 12" or it is raining it will spitt and sputter and loose all power. I have replaced the wire,coil,plug,boot and it still does it. Have used electro-dio grease on connection. Someone told me it could be the parking brake switch.....is there any truth to that?

 

yes it could be the parking brake switch on the handle bars.mine did the same thing and it wasnt pushed in all of the way.raptors dont like water

 

What is the easiest way to bypass it? Just take it off or replace the whole perch?

 

disconnect the wires,get an e brake block off plate,and eliminate the e brake cable,get new clutch lever,but dont need to.its up to you.

 

Thanks for the help....this thing has drove me nuts trying to find out what it might be.

 

glad i could help