Just back from some machine tests. Can't say how much I missed that sharply turning Predator steering radius. There truly is a reason that some quads need reverse....and some don't (like the Pred). You really get spoiled.

 

where do you test at?? and do you need an extra tester? lol

 

Friesen...sorry can't say. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img] Most of my recreational riding is at Willow River, Danbury, and Black River Falls though. Some nice places, with some very nice people.

 

Funny you should bring this up Ken, you reminded me of my first thoughts after the first 3-5 minutes seat time on my Pred.......after coming off many yamaha products, the predator SHOCKED me with its tight tight turning radius......don't know if it's from the PRO steering (gotta love that set-up with the mini-extra set of tie-rods) or the swing arm length / wheel base ratio.

I assume the newer 04's with a 5/8"? shorter swing arm even turn tighter. Geez on my +4" Banshee swing-arm and crappy steering geometry, turning radius musta been about 20-25' diameter. What a dog that thing was, unless you were using "throttle induced rear wheel steering".

It's this little things like tight turning radius and braided steel brake lines that we all forget about, yet all add up to a great combination.

I really wonder why Cramaha or Yawndo didn't add braided lines to their "race ready quads" I didn't know what I was missing till I felt how firm the braided lines make your brakes, the rubber lines really do swell and make for a spongier feel.

 

Ya, the brakelines are relatively inexpensive when compared to the performance benefits they offer. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]