I think I have decided to buy the pred. I can pick up a brand new 03 for about $400 less than a 04. Is the 04 basically the same as the 03 with some minor changes? I guess the major change for the 04 would be the shorter swingarm which possibally makes the quad not handle as good? (i don't care to wheelie) I know there is a smaller rear rim, different hubs, and some other minor changes in the 04 but is there any changes in the tranny, engine or chassis for the 04?

 

Go with the 04

 

I think for the money, the '04 would be the better buy. The shorter swingarm is only 5/8" shorter. It will still keep the front down well, but it should be a little easier to lift the front over obstacles and through the whoop sections. Also, they went with standard hubs and 9" rims, so you also now have more selections for aftermarket tires...which is what they should have done in the first place!!! But I belive those are the only changes. I love my '03 and like the razr tires, so 10" rims don't bother me for my XC racing, and I've added enough power to my machine that I can lift the front pretty easily. I guess you could get an '03, and with the $400 you save, get a slip-on muffler and you'll be sittn' sweet!

 

Either way.....you'll be a grinnin' yahoooooo like the rest of us Predator riders. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]