Predator 03 or 04?
Jan 13, 2004 | 04:10 PM
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Weekend Warrior
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Predator 03 or 04?
Hi I am from the UK.
I was considering a Polaris Predator or a Yamaha YFZ450, but I found my knees were very high on the 450 and have opted for the predator.
The dealer has an 03 model which has 4 hours use including a 2 hour enduro race, this has nerf bars and an upgrade pipe. Or he has 2004 models for about £200 (uk - about $300) more.
The ex-demonstration 2003 has a few marks but nothing major and still has the polaris warranty. But the 2004 has the new plastics among other little bits.
Any tips appreciated
I was considering a Polaris Predator or a Yamaha YFZ450, but I found my knees were very high on the 450 and have opted for the predator.
The dealer has an 03 model which has 4 hours use including a 2 hour enduro race, this has nerf bars and an upgrade pipe. Or he has 2004 models for about £200 (uk - about $300) more.
The ex-demonstration 2003 has a few marks but nothing major and still has the polaris warranty. But the 2004 has the new plastics among other little bits.
Any tips appreciated
Jan 13, 2004 | 04:15 PM
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Weekend Warrior
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Predator 03 or 04?
Thanks for the mega-fast response. Just what i needed.
I CAN'T WAIT!!!!!
today i bought my trailer - tomorrow my wooden workshop is being delivered and installed, come the weekend i'll be set free!!
cheers again
I CAN'T WAIT!!!!!
today i bought my trailer - tomorrow my wooden workshop is being delivered and installed, come the weekend i'll be set free!!
cheers again
Jan 13, 2004 | 04:20 PM
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Predator 03 or 04?
Get the 04 simply because of the frame, I had to have my 03' frame replace because it cracked. They redesigned frame in that area on the 04's. Also the 04's have 9" rear rims w/ the honda bolt pattern. The swingarm is also alittle shorter on the 04 which is suppose to make it easier to wheelie. I haven't riden an 04 yet so I don't know how much of a difference it made.
Jan 13, 2004 | 04:29 PM
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Weekend Warrior
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Predator 03 or 04?
you're probably right, thanks for your post. The 2004 is new - and of course stock. Are there any essential upgrades, or should I just enjoy it as stock for a while. (it's REALLY wet over here at the moment - many tracks are closed).
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Jan 13, 2004 | 09:30 PM
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Predator 03 or 04?
Tag on the Pure Polaris front shock rezzi's. You can shop around for other mods at:
HPD-inc.com
Hotseatperformance.com
Rathracing.com
For starters.
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HPD-inc.com
Hotseatperformance.com
Rathracing.com
For starters.
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Jan 14, 2004 | 05:07 PM
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Predator 03 or 04?
I thought the whole point of the Polaris suspension design was to NOT have it wheelie easy....sheesh. But that being said I have had NO trouble wheeling an 03 Pred on a test drive. Thing comes up just like any other quad if not easier. I am not a beggining rider though, but that should not make a differance in my opinion. Easy up for anyone, but to keep it up takes a bit of practice. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-blush.gif[/img])
just my .02
just my .02