I am looking at buying a 2003 raptor or a 2003 400EX. has anybody had any problems with there 2003 raptor. and I dont fully understand this my friend told me that it takes a long time for the raptor to rap out, what does that meen and is it true. I plan to trail ride race mx and cross country I am looking for a hard hiting machine that is durable and relialble please help.

 

Hey Jonathan...welcome to the forum...I race MX with an 02 Raptor and my wife races an 03LE Raptor. As far as "rapping out", don't know what that means. But if he means slow to get up to speed, he's not talking about a Raptor. Our Raptors are snappy right off the line and on long stretches, they continue to have plenty of "cajones". I race mine in the desert also and still haven't had any down time with it. And believe me, it takes a serious beating.[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-cool.gif[/img]

 

Nope, no probs with mine[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]

 

Have not had any problems with mine, and dont regret buying it at all[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]

 

I bought my in late January and so for my rear shock had to be replaced. I popped off my carb boots once climbing a hill. Other than that is has been great. It is a great quad to buy. Also have had no problems with the tranny. Never regreted buying mine eithier.

 

My LE has been 100% reliable so far. I have ridden it almost every Saturday and Sunday for the last three or four months, so it is seeing some use. Believe it or not, this was my first quad and am sooooooo happy I got it. It handles well for me and the motor powers up nicely. I mostly trail ride with small jumps and occasional high speed (for me) passes.

 

ive had mine since last april and no problems at all,i have a few mods, i really dont like the plastic skidplates.i think i got one of the first 03's in ontario canada.date of manufacture on frame is 03/02

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My Raptor makes me SMILE to even look at, it let alone ride it. However, I have gotten AftermarketUpgradeitis- A serious condition to where one spends a significan't amount of money so as one dosen't have to look at plumbers crack or dig roost residue from crevaces of teeth; furthermore, he or she is willing to work a considerable amout of hours to conpensate for this inflamatory condition :-)

 

I bought my 03 4 months ago and have not looked back since.

 

I have not had any problems with mine.