I just want to know if its reliable...I'll be shopping for a new quad...I love the looks of the raptor, I love the low end torque it has...I'll mostly be doing trail riding..a little mx...dunes...and some dragging...I want a really reliable quad...but I keep hearing from people about the "craptor" and how they keep breaking down and you seem to always have to fix something on it...If I get one it will be an 04.....but I want a very reliable quad...because I know when I buy a new one, I will be broke and I wont have the funds to fix stuff on it all the time..So send me your info please!

 

if its an 04 you will have no worries
ive had my 03 for 18 months with no problems and i dont ride easy

 

I have 118 actual hours on my 03 and have had no problems. The only problem I expect is the one way bearing but I believe that was changed slightly on the 04. I believe any machine can be reliable if properly maintained.

 

Everything above a 01' Raptor is very reliable.

 

No Problems here.

 

I've got an 04 Rappy. Love it. Have not had one problem with it yet. Has about 25-30 hours on it. Maintain them correctly and they will last you a long time.

 

Ridden w/ 5 Raptors in our group and surely enough after 2 seasons only 1 03 has taken a crap which was a freak accident. So I'd say they are reliable.

 

What, my 01 virgin has been doing just great.

 

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Originally posted by: RAPTORYFM660r
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I have an 01 and had a few issues with it. Not sure about the later years but make sure that axle nut is always on tight and the one way bearings tend to go (not a cheap part nor easy fix). Raptor is a great trail bike, narrow, gobs of low end torque front end comes up on demand.

Dual carbs is a pain in the ****.... other than that.. it's a fun bike. I'm sure you'll enjoy it. I still prefer it over a YFZ.