Everyone says the Raptor has a higher top speed. However I disagree. I raced my buddy on his. Out of the hole I always, always get him. He never gets me up to about 100 FT he catches and pulls away from me. I did gear my 2001 Raptor down 1 tooth on the front sprocket.

 

Thats why your top end is slower now.

 

yep. you lost 8-10 mph on that.

that's why you lose.

 

I thought they were re-geared in 2002.. first gear was too tall...

 

what are the stock settings for the raptor? in front i mean!

 

entomber, I am pretty sure they did too but his is an 01.

 

compguy, the rappy comes with a 13 tooth sproket in front.

 

ok kwl so if you go down up front u get higher top and visesersa right?

 

No, down in front is more low end power. Up in front(or down in back) is more top end.

 

So all Raptors come with a 13 tooth front sprocket?

Hmm.. perhaps I'll hold off installing that one tooth less front on my DS.