The changes also seem to happen on every second year when they do come.

2000 - Released the new DS650.
2001 - Minor upgrades
2002 - Released the DS650 Baja - more minor upgrades to model line
2003 - Minor upgrades - if any
2004 - Released the Baja X - lightened the entire model line
2005 - Can you guess what will go here by looking at this nifty chart? [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif[/img]
2006 - Perhaps something new and exciting?

Lets see, what di Yamaha do to the Raptor:

2001 Released the Raptor
2002 fixed a MAJOR problem with the transmission
2003 Released some new colors and graphics WOOO WOOO!
2004 Re-Released the same old stuff
2005 I bet they'll re-release the same old stuff, if Yamaha fans are lucky they'll get new graphics & colors for 2005.
2006 This will be another banner year - they're going to re-release the 2005 Raptor with the year 2006 stamped on it!

 

400 CATDriver check out PRM, they make some High quality skid plates. I am almost positive they make one for the DS. I just picked my X up last week, was very disapointed that they do not have the factory alum. skid plate on the swing arm. The X has the frame and arm skid plates but a cheap plastic skid plate on the swing arm. This thing is realy cheap it hardly covers the sproket or disc. I purchase a PRM for my LT250 quad racer and it was just how I used to make them out of a DG skid plate. THe DG plate was cheap and I used to modifie it so it would hold up to all the rocks in Pennsylvania. When i say the PRM I said wow no more modifing, just buy it and botl it on. It even comes with a teflon chain guide. Check them out they have a web page, I think it is www.prm-atv.com

 

Im heading to Bombardier Sneak Peak 2005 in April. I will let you all know what is up then. Stay tuned.......... Dont expect much change for 05 other than color change.

 

BAJAotty, I've called PRM several times and they still don't make one for the 04. The swing arm is shorter and a different style altogether. Too bad about the X plate. I thought it was an aluminum one.