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Old May 7, 2012 | 11:49 AM
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Anybody experience zig zag problems with their pred. Mine has handled bad from day one. If I run myb tire pressures way up and stiffen all shocks and dampeners it runs pretty straight but beats you half to death. all bearings are tight, control arms and ball joints. I found another post with same complaint. Its so bad I leave my rear tires bald so I dont leap off the trail when I hammer it.
 
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Old May 7, 2012 | 09:55 PM
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Haha mine does too i think with mine its mainly because the tie rods are a little worn and it wonders around when you get on it.
 
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Old May 11, 2012 | 10:12 AM
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I think its an inherent problem. When my wheel bearings were shot and my tires bald it handle better than it ever had. tighten it all back up and there it is again. Now its scary on flat blacktop if you hammer it at hi speed you take off across the road.
 
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Old May 22, 2012 | 09:33 AM
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Hows your toe-in look? might not have any or too much, also check the tie rods specially the stupid little ones right on the steering stem, i adjusted my toe-in after replacing 4 out of the 6 tie rods and its a little better.
 
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Old May 25, 2012 | 10:27 PM
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predators handle like sh****, especially on loose terrain. it handles like it has a hinge in the middle. nothing was worn either because i bought it brand new back in 04
 
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Old Aug 7, 2012 | 12:31 AM
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I plan on buying one itsa 2007 does that matter? Is it a good ATV? Do you guys recomend?
 
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