I need to know from the experts, any advice?

 

New shocks, a arms, rear axle.

Raptors are not at home in the air and I like to keep my rap on the ground because of that. But adjusting your stock shocks and practice are the best help without spending any money.

 

Take it from me, the front is light so keep your back break at hand when jumping, I learned the hard way!!LOL Have fun!!![img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]

 

Start out on small stuff to see how she flies and be sure not to stiffen your body up in the air just in case you have to correct yourself

 

I've jumped mine pinned in 5th off jumps. I've got Works Triple rate shocks all the way around and I raced motox over the summer, the only others who where out jumping me on the track were the guys with the new 450's (honda,yam) of course they're 10 years younger than me and can handle the beating better.[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]

 

Damn thats good advise,I woulda never thought to say that...

 

I have found just the opposite. I find the front of the Raptor is heavy and wants to dive once the machine is in the air. You do not need anything new for the Raptor to safely get her airborne. As the previous writer said, start small. Don't try to pre-load the jump or tackle anything big. Jumping is about confidence so, choose a jump where you have some room for error on the landing. Somewhere wide open. At the base of the jump, give it a touch more throttle and you will be fine. Let us know how you do. Thanks, Matt

 

I was just about to say blip the gas as you take off

 

Dont let go? [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-confused.gif[/img]

 

One thing I have learned is to have a steady throttle when leaving the ground. This may be common sense to some, but when I first stated jumping I would let up on the throttle right before the end of the jump. I learned fast that this is not a good idea. When you let up right before the end of the jump, you will nose dive hard. Just the opposite, if you rap on it right beofre you take off, your front end will be pointing towards the sky. If you keep the throttle steady as you take off, you should stay fairly steady and even in the air. Then you might need a little body english to adjust in the air, but that takes practice. Also, go off as straight as possible. If you go off a little ****-eyed, you will get sideways in the air and it isn't exactly pleasent when landing. Just start small like others have said.

-Brandon