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Old Dec 8, 2004 | 12:14 AM
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to me raptors are pretty tippy. i have seen so many guys out in the dunes tip it. the raptor is built for a guy 200+ and about 6'0 and up. if you are about that size you should be perfect. if not get a wider axle and like a +2 or + 3 a arms. should help a ton. good luck and try looking the in the yamaha section they should have a bunch of stuff on it.
 
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Old Dec 8, 2004 | 12:49 AM
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you can flip the rims to make them wider and more stable. for the front rims you can put a valve stem in backwards and drill a hole on the other side and put a new one in there. It saves buying expensive extended axles and a-arms.
 
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Old Dec 9, 2004 | 09:19 PM
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I'm 6'4" and 230lbs. They are only tippy if you're not smart enough to take a few minutes and learn the bike's body english needs.
 
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Old Dec 9, 2004 | 10:20 PM
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Originally posted by: 86LT250RFatty
Originally posted by: skii0
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what? Lol. Raptors are just feel top-heavy the 1st couple of rides, but you soon get used to it, and dont even notice it.
Exactly.. oh wait, i just quoted my self.. ha ha. I new that answer was too good.. lol
 
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Old Dec 10, 2004 | 11:21 AM
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they are a little bit but just come into corners with some speed let the back tires break traction just a lil bit and you'll be fine never had a problem with mine haven't rolled it once
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Old Dec 10, 2004 | 11:26 AM
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no offence there but if you havn't rolled a raptor you must not be trying. I have a banshee with exerything extended and lowered and I have rolled that a few times. for trail riding they are nice for putting around but for competition riding or just flying through trails I don't trust them one bit. the center of gravity off.
 
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Old Dec 10, 2004 | 07:33 PM
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Their not ment to be a competition machine. Their ment to be a trail and dune bike. Which the dominate [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]
 
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