I copied this off of another messgage board:
If this is true, what would be the current owners feelings? I, for one, would be highly disappointed that only after 3 years of developement and 1 year of production that Yamaha figured out that they could build a better tranny, no doubt one with closer spacing in 1st and 2nd gear. Also, that would be a fine way to repay the loyal Yamaha customers by causing the 2001 Raptors to become virtually worthless overnight. Maybe I'm just looking at it from a very biased viewpoint. Now then, did I hear something about a 450ex?

 

I agree. Although I think that the Raptor gear ratios suck, I would hate to see them re-design it so soon because I would want to get rid of mine and get a 6 speed.

 

Makes me feel like a guinea pig

 

Dont wory, that is very far from the truth

 

It's actually one of the first things I commented on when I first rode the machine. It would also help the insane reverse gear as well.

RM

 

Now that would be cool

 

What is the timeframe that the 2002 ATV's will be available?

Drekkyk

 

 

Where did this info on the 2002 come from ??

 

For the guys that don't like the current 1st-2nd gear spacing, this would probably be taken care of with the 6 speed.
Still, gear spacing will never be perfect for all riders.