Ok, this is no way to start a fight, but I would like to know how many people here own a raptor and think it is top heavy and how many people don't own one and think it is, because I have seen a lot of stuff saying the raptor is top heavy from people who dont own on.

Kinda irritated by people claiming that the raptor is tippy who don't own one.
And saying that you shouldnt get one because it is tippy, when its not at all.

MIke.

 

i own a rappy
I think the biggest problem is that the tires (stock) grab so well that it is hard to slide the thing and it always grabs and wants to tip.

 

Would you claim it to be top heavy?

 

I have a Raptor and I don't believe it is too tippy. It does have a more upright and comfortable sitting position than some others. When riding it, you can't be scared of it and not give it enough throttle when sliding. Just drop the hammer and hang on. The stock tires do have ultra-grab to them though.

 

I dont believe the raptor is tipsy but it handles a lot better with some aftermarket tires with a harder/stronger sidewall. I think a lot of people think its tipsy cause they run those mushy stock tires. I switched to holeshot HD's all the way around and it goes where I point it just fine

 

It's tippy but it has a to be to accomadte a larger rider and an upright trail riding position, with a few mods you can fix it and what a great bike it is with some suspension mods. I just put some new Douglas red lables on my Raptor with some ITP's and it made a nice difference over the stock Dunlops. It will handle much better with the Elka's and new Arms coming soon.

 

i wouldnt say its top heavy no, just crappy stock tires..


and that exhaust pipe is like trying to run a marathon with a sock in your mouth......get rid of it and holy ballz watch out!!!!!!!!!!!

 

I agree with everyone else... It isnt too tippy. It takes some getting used to but if you ride up and not back on the seat it is easy to control... 18 inch klaws made a big difference when it came to sliding through corners. And an axle makes its handling top notch...

 

well ive heard its tippy from ALLOT of ppl i only drove a raptor once it was piped with razr tires front and back...it seemed kinda tippy i could get it on 2 wheels very easy but i was used to my ds.

 

I don't have a problem with mine. it is kinda top heavy, you just gotta know how tho ride it. Is any quad perfect?