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Old Jul 7, 2003 | 11:48 AM
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i have a 01 scrambler 500 and i now want to add another quad to my garage what do u guys think should i get the predator or the yfz 450? iv been hearing sick stuff about the yfz.
 
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Old Jul 7, 2003 | 12:21 PM
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im yet to ride a 450 yami but after sitting on one i dont think i'll ever really care. i swear its sized for a child.
 
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Old Jul 7, 2003 | 12:22 PM
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is it smaller than the blaster? B/c im 16 and not that big so it shouldnt be a problem for me? i have to go check one out.
 
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Old Jul 7, 2003 | 01:40 PM
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you're probably perfect for it. I'm just a tall lanky guy that needs to relax sometimes when i ride. :-P
 
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Old Jul 14, 2003 | 04:06 PM
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I am 6'2" 230lbs and I have no problem ridding my rappy.....I just sit back on the seat......and I sat on a yfz the other day and it I don't feel much different on it....other than the hard seat......
 
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Old Jul 14, 2003 | 04:59 PM
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never been a fan of yamahas seating, dirt and street.
 
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Old Jul 14, 2003 | 05:15 PM
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Save your money, get the Predator. It's cheeper and probably more than enough for you performance wise.

Unless, of course, you want to race or like paying for premium fuel.
 
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Old Jul 17, 2003 | 12:49 PM
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does the 450 need better than pump feul ?
 
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Old Jul 17, 2003 | 02:13 PM
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Originally posted by: viperstripe
does the 450 need better than pump feul ?
no 92 octane

and it is actually wider and longer than the raptor however a few inches less in height
 
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Old Jul 17, 2003 | 03:01 PM
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does the 450 need better than pump feul ?
no 92 octane

and it is actually wider and longer than the raptor however a few inches less in height

yeah. i like the big tractor 4 strokes that'll climb anything and get down on a open straight away. man i miss my thumper.
 
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