Yep. I went to the dealer once again and the wife will soon be convinced. I need a second sports quad that is more nimble, more powerful, with better handling in the bumps and jumps.

Now what I need from you guys is convincing. Tell me everything good about the Raptor. Make me know why I need one so bad...that I will be forced to go buy one soon. Be honest.

Why buy the Raptor?
Compared to the other high performance quads?
What mods are essential upon purchase?

Thanks! I am counting on you guys...

 

Speed

 

Get a Banshee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Yep. Air's got it. Only solution. 2 strokes ALL THE WAAAAAAY.

 

BEST-power-to weight ratio
CANADA = Woods = Raptor territory
You are not going up the trail fast you are up the trail!

 

1. It's a Yamaha
2. 4 stroke.
3. Electric Start.
4. Reverse.
5. Great all-around power.
6. Great suppension.
7. Does it all (except for the mud sometimes.
8. Runs with he best of them.
9. So far has kept it's resale value.

 

Xplor listen to Zorro "2 STROKES RULE", get like a TRX250R or LT250R.

But on a rare occation like this being for the wife reverse is a must I would...I would...Heck I can't say it!!! If want the raptor and your wife likes it, get it.

Tell the wife good luck with it and try to keep the rubber side down.

2000 SCRAMBLER 400 2X4

SCRAMDADDY400

 

A good all around Jack of All Trades, the DS is a
better Duner, the EX is better for Woods and MX,
but the Raptor dose well in all areas.

It is a Chick magnet but the Dude is hitched,
well its still good for a midlife crisis,
kind of a dirt going version of that sports
convertable but the helmet means you don't have
to worry about the toupee blowing off.

It is Fast.

It is D@mm Sexy.

It unlike life has a reverse so you can back out
of trouble.

Y2K

 

Scramdaddy, I may be the one to break the Polaris / Other-Brand barrier. As for a 250R or a similar quad...it's a no-go. I have never liked buying used since my 1986 Volkswagen Golf incident... Plus I could not fork over the same amount of cash for a 14 year old ATV. It's not my style.

The Raptor looks amazing and... well it looks amazing! You know...that feeling you get at the dealer...butterflies mixed with drool! I have been wanting my wife to go riding more but she just can't have as much fun on the Xplorer. Too big and bulky. With a new Raptor in the family she can either ride it...or the amazing Scrambler sitting out in the garage.

What can be better than that?! Best of both worlds!

Scramdaddy---> Have you noticed since I modded the Scrambler that Zorro is posting tons of questions on how to make his Shee faster?? LOL

 

The Raptor must definately be a chick-magnet...even if I am hitched! I work with about 90 girls a year at my stores and they have told me that it is a guy in riding gear thats gets them slobbering! (now I go to work with my Fox and MSR jerseys...)

Problem is I have long hair and most think I am a girl when the helmet is on and the hair sticking out the back! LOL