Looking at trading the Prairie 650 for a Raptor. I was sitting on a new limited edition yellow, very hot looking machine. The only issue was the handlebar position seemed very low for aggressive stand-up riding. Does anyone else find it the same, and what's everyone using for aftermarket bars and/or risers?

 

You can put a taller aftermarket anti-vibe steering stem like a +2 for a Yfz 450 on a Rap. 700. Made a huge difference on mine, plus a set of Pro-Taper's. You will have to run a longer clutch cable and a brake cable from the master cylinder down to the steel line. Just do not use a MOD QUAD brand brand of stem like I did the first time.[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-disgusted.gif[/img] POS!!!!!

 

I had the same issue , all i did was buy an extra set of the little "bridge clamps" that hold the bars to the stem , put them underneath and it raises the bar by 3/4 inch approx . Made a heap of difference and only cost me $10 .

Great bike anyway ....makes my Bomb seem slow , although the comfort and handling of the bomb outdoes the raptor ...well at least till i put my hands in my wallet !!!! [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]


cheers

 

I've got the trail tech clamp kit with med rise X-bars, and it gave it a great feel without changing cables or lines. You can go with a high rise bar if you change lines and cables. Or just get a +2 steering stem, (nice, but expensive, and you'll still have cable issues).

 

How much height did you gain over stock?

 

I just ordered a stem +1" and pro taper bars. For my YFZ think I will have to change the lines? Was hoping I didnt have to X(. If so who is a good company to order new clutch and brake lines from?

Just bars shouldnt do to much maybe a inch or so?

 

How tall are you? Im 5'11" and the Raptor is perfect for me. I felt the way you do about the YFZ 450. I was gonna buy a 450 but it was uncomfortable.

 

I only gained about 3/4 -1" over stock, but it made a lot of difference in the feel.

 

I'm 6'5 and ride a 450 =p. Pain having such low bars. Hard to make real sharp turns without hitting my knee or legs. Id go with a +4 stem if it was possible lol =p. Wow that would look funny =p

 

I'm only 5'9", but it still felt low to me.