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Old Jan 13, 2005 | 11:03 PM
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I just put some Holeshot HD's on my raptor and it doesn't seem to have as quick a pickup. Seems like I can't whoop my friends z400 as much now and also takes longer to get into 5th. Don't know if it's just me or if it is actually happening. Anybody have any experience with these tires?
 
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Old Jan 13, 2005 | 11:04 PM
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Yep, you're getting more bite and they weigh more. They tend to sap hp.
 
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Old Jan 13, 2005 | 11:06 PM
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I figured it would happen a little bit, but damn.
 
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Old Jan 14, 2005 | 08:15 PM
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the size also changes the gearing.....change the rear sproket n it should help
 
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Old Jan 14, 2005 | 08:44 PM
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WTF is going on in your photo page LOL
 
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Old Jan 14, 2005 | 08:46 PM
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haha, he loves his quad a little too much, and his wood donkey...
 
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Old Jan 14, 2005 | 08:51 PM
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Originally posted by: ElectricShift
WTF is going on in your photo page LOL
:s Dude roobus, your pics are so g@y hahaha, I dont want to know what you guys do off camera.

[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-disgusted.gif[/img] [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif[/img]
 
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Old Jan 14, 2005 | 09:24 PM
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Yeah, I get a little attached to my toys. I'm in therapy though.
 
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Old Jan 14, 2005 | 09:40 PM
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LOL thats hilarious. but yeah are your tires the same size as stock. if not you might wanna change your gearing.
 
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