I am looking to add andother bike to my fleet of 1 quad in the near future. I am lookin at Raptor 660r's, or a DS650. I have talked to only one guy who has ridden a DS (he rented it while choosing the right bike for him). He said it could not keep up with a Predator 500 (stock). I like the look of the 650 but I dont want a money pit either. I am a bigger guy and know the 650 would fit me nicely. What are your thoughts? Thanks.

 

lol it will more than keep up with a Predator. Just hop on w/e machines ur lookin at, ride em, which ever u feel best on is what u go with

 

I'm 350lbs and I can keep up with anything on my DS. Even the little guys on the 450's... your friends DS was either not tuned right or he was a lesser rider than the dude on the preddy. Don't even consider the 660... POS in my humble opinion. The DS is a rock, and perfect for bigger guys.

 

thats right im fatty to..you tell him. ds keeps up with anything.

 

[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif[/img] I cant believe what i am reading here. i have a 2000 ds. it is stock and i outrun the predator, the raptor, and even some kinda modded banshees.

 

Go for the DS buddy, you'll love it! Do a few basic mods and it goes as fast as you'll ever need. For cheap you can do a pipe end cap, a CDI(Rev Box), lid off of the air box(or just take the air box off depending on the kind of riding you do), Stock carb mods, and a little lower gearing on the sprockets, make sure the jetting is spot on as well. These things are considerably cheap and you will have yourself a runner for sure! You will have no problem with 660's or Pred's IMO.

 

what carb mods dou you have on your ds, if i could know?

 

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thanks for the info silverbomb. ill try to do the mods this week. i barely joined this forum today, and its already giving me alot of ideas.

 

Are you still looking for a DS650? I have an '06 with few rides on it for sale. I bought it new in April '07 and do not have time to ride it. It is still in great shape, little tire ware. If you have any quesions please reply or call 469-877-4620 (cell) I have a pic but do not know how to attach here.