has anybody had any problems with the predator? is it reliable? is it like.. as reliable as a honda?

 

when my predator was stock i didn't have any problems . after i modded it i had broke the frame,and the bottom end had a oil leak, after the oil leak i modded the engine more and so far i have blew/shredded two hinson clutch baskets in less then 3 hours.

 

I only have 18-20 hours, so it really isn't a good gauge, but mine has had no problems. The power really picked up after break-in too.

 

i thought you were selling it?

if not, maybe we should drag to compair TLD to STD [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]

 

I am, but not because of any problems. You wouldn't want to get whooped up on by an old man no would ya?

Man that 05 LE at Waynes sure looks good with the PP pipe, reservoir shocks, and front/rear bumpers. I still think I would like the longer gears on the LE and standard. But, it's all personal. I know they are a little edgey about test rides for people under 18. If you want, have Jeremy call me and I'll tell him it's OK to test mine to get a feel for the tranny. It will at least give you a reference.

 

2 hinson clutch baskets in 3hrs LMAO....was your hand duct taped with the throttle pinned and the other hand duct taped with the clutch lever half in?

 

imo a honda is a great bike but I wouldn't trade my predator for any honda. my has been very reliable as for mods I have alot you just have to upgrade parts with the mods like if you want to rev it to 12,000rpms you might want to add a stronger rod! want a bbk will need beter cooling if you don't it will get hot or it will brake a rod. see where I'm going good luck with what ever you chose[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]

 

i have 60 hrs on my 05 pred le and no problems at all. Just alot of oil changes. The only problem I found with it is that I never want to get off of it and I want to cry like a little kid when I have to pack up and go home.

 

I have just over 90hrs on my pred, and I've had minimal problem with it. I did get a crack in my frame, but the 03's are well known for this. I welded it and haven't had problems since. The bearings and bushings have more play in them and the tolerances aren't as tight as on the Jap bikes, but it still works fine. Keep an eye on your circuit breakers and go with an aftermarket filter setup and they're a good quad. As it stands right now, I think I'd still buy another.

 

hehe, they let me ride a used STD and jermey gave me the keys to a 05 TLD that they had to take back from someone that was 2 days old. didnt have a problem with it at all, i wasnt gonna ask him, he just said, go ahead, have at it [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img] i like the TLD