predator?
Nov 9, 2004 | 07:49 PM
#21
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addict,
I recently bought a 2005 predator std and love it. The only complaint would be the week steering stem. I rolled while riding and bent the steering stem and handle bars. It was a pretty good crash but didn't seem hard enough where the stem should have bent. A lot of others who post have experienced the same problem. As someone else mentioned, where the plastic meets the tank the design is pretty weak. One side broke but was easily fixed with a plastic welder and it looks good as new. Hope this helps. If you have any specific questions I'll be glad to try and answer them for you.
One Last note. I test dove an 04 for a weekend and there is little difference. Minor seat changes. Harder to find neutral, Shorter steering stem, and no reverse.
I recently bought a 2005 predator std and love it. The only complaint would be the week steering stem. I rolled while riding and bent the steering stem and handle bars. It was a pretty good crash but didn't seem hard enough where the stem should have bent. A lot of others who post have experienced the same problem. As someone else mentioned, where the plastic meets the tank the design is pretty weak. One side broke but was easily fixed with a plastic welder and it looks good as new. Hope this helps. If you have any specific questions I'll be glad to try and answer them for you.
One Last note. I test dove an 04 for a weekend and there is little difference. Minor seat changes. Harder to find neutral, Shorter steering stem, and no reverse.
Nov 9, 2004 | 09:32 PM
#23
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i have a 03 tld pred had zero prbs with it there great quads some complain about the seat i like it . if you use the clutch you will have no tranny probs either . i ride mine like i stole it every weekend and its been just fine.
Nov 9, 2004 | 09:43 PM
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Originally posted by: maddog56
Anything useful to contribute?
There are a few recurring issues with the pred, but I cannot remember exactly which ones carried into the 04 model year and which were fixed. Hopefully someone will post an intelligent answer to your question. Sorry for the poor input.
Originally posted by: RAJ
Ride them like he stole them.
Ride them like he stole them.
There are a few recurring issues with the pred, but I cannot remember exactly which ones carried into the 04 model year and which were fixed. Hopefully someone will post an intelligent answer to your question. Sorry for the poor input.
Nov 9, 2004 | 11:46 PM
#27
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there are 2 brake issues with the pred, one is rubbing and causing a leak in the line (covered by the dealer, tell them to talk to the dealer and make sure it has the upgrade kit before he takes it) the other is brake drag which is cured by putting brake grease on the bolts that the pads ride on, doesnt take all the drag out, but a good amount.
Tell your friend to go through the bike with a wrench, it is his life and im sure he wants to be safe. I have had 2 preds (03/04tld) both needed some tightening
keep and eye on the nut that holds the swing arm on, check it with a torque wrench every few months
if they ride mx, look the frame over frequently
use the clutch and change the oil as recommended
other than that, rip it!
Tell your friend to go through the bike with a wrench, it is his life and im sure he wants to be safe. I have had 2 preds (03/04tld) both needed some tightening
keep and eye on the nut that holds the swing arm on, check it with a torque wrench every few months
if they ride mx, look the frame over frequently
use the clutch and change the oil as recommended
other than that, rip it!
Nov 10, 2004 | 06:28 AM
#28
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Thanks guys for all the help.The dealer tried to sell him one new and one used.
I went to take a look at them because he said it was setup for dunes and told
him it was new.Maybe in cali you might find that but in MI.They also bumped the
price by 900 since his last visit.Anyway he walked and didnt buy them.
Again thanks for your help it is greatly appreciated.
Greg
I went to take a look at them because he said it was setup for dunes and told
him it was new.Maybe in cali you might find that but in MI.They also bumped the
price by 900 since his last visit.Anyway he walked and didnt buy them.
Again thanks for your help it is greatly appreciated.
Greg
Nov 10, 2004 | 03:01 PM
#29
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Originally posted by: atvaddict01
They are that good.Guess i got the wrong quad.
They are that good.Guess i got the wrong quad.
Take them to the sand.... i bet u regret what u just said!!!! you bad bad DS owner!!! [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-cool.gif[/img]
