Old PSAR thread - please see the new one
Jul 12, 2007 | 02:47 PM
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<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: OneFlyCowboy
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: HappaRap
OFC,
That was a great tribute video to Iris, brought a tear to my eye, great dog, great owner, I was truly moved [IMG][/IMG]
Thank you for sharing [IMG][/IMG]</end quote></div>
Thanx.. You wanna tear jerker read this [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif" border="0[/IMG]
IRiS tribute poem</end quote></div>
That was a GREAT tribute. Made me cry. Lost Bear one year ago today [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/img] so it was especially moving. Thanks for sharing and my thoughts are with her human. The furry kids are worth their weight and more in gold.
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: HappaRap
OFC,
That was a great tribute video to Iris, brought a tear to my eye, great dog, great owner, I was truly moved [IMG][/IMG]
Thank you for sharing [IMG][/IMG]</end quote></div>
Thanx.. You wanna tear jerker read this [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif" border="0[/IMG]
IRiS tribute poem</end quote></div>
That was a GREAT tribute. Made me cry. Lost Bear one year ago today [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/img] so it was especially moving. Thanks for sharing and my thoughts are with her human. The furry kids are worth their weight and more in gold.
Jul 12, 2007 | 03:30 PM
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<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: 2mnyToyz
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: MeIsCheech
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: Tbones450
Nope he just lowered the price by $100. Here is the link:
http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/mcy/371216543.html</end quote></div>
The 50 is a considered one of the mini 50's so smaller and good starter for a small child. Don't know bout the 500, maybe 2mny could comment, its his expertice</end quote></div>
Just reading the ad brings a question to mind. Why the new plastics and handle bars? Speaking from experience, I only replace these if I bent the old ones. On a predator, the bracket that holds the steering stem will fold over if it was endo'd and you'd have to replace the steering stem, most likely the plastics too. No wonder he say's it's a clean bike. You can take the front fenders off the bike and check the braket, it will have folds in the sides, even if it was straighend. 3 Torx 25 screws and the fender comes off. Even if it were bent, it's no big deal, it just provides a little info on the bike. All that asside...
Predators are a great machine but only worth what the market will bear in stock form... kbb.com states the stock machine is $4095 retail, $2815 trade-in. The yosh pipe means that you'll be non-compliant at the oregon dunes, they ring in louder than 96 db, I place no value on the pipe, but if it's important to you... add $200 max. The paddle tires are worth the retail price, you'll have to find out what they are and add that, if you want paddle tires. K&N is nice, but adds no value. The jet kit is snake-oil, jets are jets. I'd have a hard time paying $4800 for that machine even with the paddle tires. Knock it down to $4200 would spark an interest. This is just my opinion, it's only a good deal if "YOU" think it's a good deal.
Put a stock pipe on the machine, send the carb to Nicholas Cycle to be ported and put a 10,000 rpm cdi on the machine, and you'll spank a lot of the machines out there for less money than the Yoshi pipe and have more performance in addition to being compliant on the oregon sand dunes. However, the Yoshi pipe and the previous set-up will still rock. Still go with the K&N filter, but on the stock air intake box and snorkle, the improvements are neglegable.
The package deal is a good deal if you're looking for both quads and the trailer, jump on it.
If you don't care if you have reverse, the 03 and 04 bikes are less money.
All that said, the predator is an awesome machine and is a great bike to have (I have two). They are great on the dunes and trails, you'll hang with everyone.</end quote></div>
I agree with what Karl said. We have a 04 one as well. The bike has more than enough power to hang with alot of the other bikes. Jenna has a Yoshi Pipe and DynaTech CDI, which makes a big difference. We have not had the Carb done (Karl, lets talk), but that sounds like it will add a ton more power. Jenna has flipped hers and the stem bracket was the first thing to bend. You can actually see the bend without removing the plastic, just look straight down. We bought hers Brand new in 05 and paid $4200 out the door.
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: MeIsCheech
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: Tbones450
Nope he just lowered the price by $100. Here is the link:
http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/mcy/371216543.html</end quote></div>
The 50 is a considered one of the mini 50's so smaller and good starter for a small child. Don't know bout the 500, maybe 2mny could comment, its his expertice</end quote></div>
Just reading the ad brings a question to mind. Why the new plastics and handle bars? Speaking from experience, I only replace these if I bent the old ones. On a predator, the bracket that holds the steering stem will fold over if it was endo'd and you'd have to replace the steering stem, most likely the plastics too. No wonder he say's it's a clean bike. You can take the front fenders off the bike and check the braket, it will have folds in the sides, even if it was straighend. 3 Torx 25 screws and the fender comes off. Even if it were bent, it's no big deal, it just provides a little info on the bike. All that asside...
Predators are a great machine but only worth what the market will bear in stock form... kbb.com states the stock machine is $4095 retail, $2815 trade-in. The yosh pipe means that you'll be non-compliant at the oregon dunes, they ring in louder than 96 db, I place no value on the pipe, but if it's important to you... add $200 max. The paddle tires are worth the retail price, you'll have to find out what they are and add that, if you want paddle tires. K&N is nice, but adds no value. The jet kit is snake-oil, jets are jets. I'd have a hard time paying $4800 for that machine even with the paddle tires. Knock it down to $4200 would spark an interest. This is just my opinion, it's only a good deal if "YOU" think it's a good deal.
Put a stock pipe on the machine, send the carb to Nicholas Cycle to be ported and put a 10,000 rpm cdi on the machine, and you'll spank a lot of the machines out there for less money than the Yoshi pipe and have more performance in addition to being compliant on the oregon sand dunes. However, the Yoshi pipe and the previous set-up will still rock. Still go with the K&N filter, but on the stock air intake box and snorkle, the improvements are neglegable.
The package deal is a good deal if you're looking for both quads and the trailer, jump on it.
If you don't care if you have reverse, the 03 and 04 bikes are less money.
All that said, the predator is an awesome machine and is a great bike to have (I have two). They are great on the dunes and trails, you'll hang with everyone.</end quote></div>
I agree with what Karl said. We have a 04 one as well. The bike has more than enough power to hang with alot of the other bikes. Jenna has a Yoshi Pipe and DynaTech CDI, which makes a big difference. We have not had the Carb done (Karl, lets talk), but that sounds like it will add a ton more power. Jenna has flipped hers and the stem bracket was the first thing to bend. You can actually see the bend without removing the plastic, just look straight down. We bought hers Brand new in 05 and paid $4200 out the door.
Jul 12, 2007 | 04:27 PM
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<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: wingdude
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: 2mnyToyz
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: MeIsCheech
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: Tbones450
Nope he just lowered the price by $100. Here is the link:
http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/mcy/371216543.html</end quote></div>
The 50 is a considered one of the mini 50's so smaller and good starter for a small child. Don't know bout the 500, maybe 2mny could comment, its his expertice</end quote></div>
Just reading the ad brings a question to mind. Why the new plastics and handle bars? Speaking from experience, I only replace these if I bent the old ones. On a predator, the bracket that holds the steering stem will fold over if it was endo'd and you'd have to replace the steering stem, most likely the plastics too. No wonder he say's it's a clean bike. You can take the front fenders off the bike and check the braket, it will have folds in the sides, even if it was straighend. 3 Torx 25 screws and the fender comes off. Even if it were bent, it's no big deal, it just provides a little info on the bike. All that asside...
Predators are a great machine but only worth what the market will bear in stock form... kbb.com states the stock machine is $4095 retail, $2815 trade-in. The yosh pipe means that you'll be non-compliant at the oregon dunes, they ring in louder than 96 db, I place no value on the pipe, but if it's important to you... add $200 max. The paddle tires are worth the retail price, you'll have to find out what they are and add that, if you want paddle tires. K&N is nice, but adds no value. The jet kit is snake-oil, jets are jets. I'd have a hard time paying $4800 for that machine even with the paddle tires. Knock it down to $4200 would spark an interest. This is just my opinion, it's only a good deal if "YOU" think it's a good deal.
Put a stock pipe on the machine, send the carb to Nicholas Cycle to be ported and put a 10,000 rpm cdi on the machine, and you'll spank a lot of the machines out there for less money than the Yoshi pipe and have more performance in addition to being compliant on the oregon sand dunes. However, the Yoshi pipe and the previous set-up will still rock. Still go with the K&N filter, but on the stock air intake box and snorkle, the improvements are neglegable.
The package deal is a good deal if you're looking for both quads and the trailer, jump on it.
If you don't care if you have reverse, the 03 and 04 bikes are less money.
All that said, the predator is an awesome machine and is a great bike to have (I have two). They are great on the dunes and trails, you'll hang with everyone.</end quote></div>
I agree with what Karl said. We have a 04 one as well. The bike has more than enough power to hang with alot of the other bikes. Jenna has a Yoshi Pipe and DynaTech CDI, which makes a big difference. We have not had the Carb done (Karl, lets talk), but that sounds like it will add a ton more power. Jenna has flipped hers and the stem bracket was the first thing to bend. You can actually see the bend without removing the plastic, just look straight down. We bought hers Brand new in 05 and paid $4200 out the door.</end quote></div>
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: 2mnyToyz
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: MeIsCheech
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: Tbones450
Nope he just lowered the price by $100. Here is the link:
http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/mcy/371216543.html</end quote></div>
The 50 is a considered one of the mini 50's so smaller and good starter for a small child. Don't know bout the 500, maybe 2mny could comment, its his expertice</end quote></div>
Just reading the ad brings a question to mind. Why the new plastics and handle bars? Speaking from experience, I only replace these if I bent the old ones. On a predator, the bracket that holds the steering stem will fold over if it was endo'd and you'd have to replace the steering stem, most likely the plastics too. No wonder he say's it's a clean bike. You can take the front fenders off the bike and check the braket, it will have folds in the sides, even if it was straighend. 3 Torx 25 screws and the fender comes off. Even if it were bent, it's no big deal, it just provides a little info on the bike. All that asside...
Predators are a great machine but only worth what the market will bear in stock form... kbb.com states the stock machine is $4095 retail, $2815 trade-in. The yosh pipe means that you'll be non-compliant at the oregon dunes, they ring in louder than 96 db, I place no value on the pipe, but if it's important to you... add $200 max. The paddle tires are worth the retail price, you'll have to find out what they are and add that, if you want paddle tires. K&N is nice, but adds no value. The jet kit is snake-oil, jets are jets. I'd have a hard time paying $4800 for that machine even with the paddle tires. Knock it down to $4200 would spark an interest. This is just my opinion, it's only a good deal if "YOU" think it's a good deal.
Put a stock pipe on the machine, send the carb to Nicholas Cycle to be ported and put a 10,000 rpm cdi on the machine, and you'll spank a lot of the machines out there for less money than the Yoshi pipe and have more performance in addition to being compliant on the oregon sand dunes. However, the Yoshi pipe and the previous set-up will still rock. Still go with the K&N filter, but on the stock air intake box and snorkle, the improvements are neglegable.
The package deal is a good deal if you're looking for both quads and the trailer, jump on it.
If you don't care if you have reverse, the 03 and 04 bikes are less money.
All that said, the predator is an awesome machine and is a great bike to have (I have two). They are great on the dunes and trails, you'll hang with everyone.</end quote></div>
I agree with what Karl said. We have a 04 one as well. The bike has more than enough power to hang with alot of the other bikes. Jenna has a Yoshi Pipe and DynaTech CDI, which makes a big difference. We have not had the Carb done (Karl, lets talk), but that sounds like it will add a ton more power. Jenna has flipped hers and the stem bracket was the first thing to bend. You can actually see the bend without removing the plastic, just look straight down. We bought hers Brand new in 05 and paid $4200 out the door.</end quote></div>
Jul 12, 2007 | 04:33 PM
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I thought the samething on the price of the Predator 500 but then I keep asking myself if I were to do this I would do the package and not just the 500. So the price of $6800 for both quads and trailer is a decent price. Can you find a trailer like that for $600?? I haven't seen one yet so....... Ahhh what to do.
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Jul 12, 2007 | 04:54 PM
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<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: RancherATCrazy
Sorry to hear that OFC, looks liek a really cool pup. Only 6 years though [img][/img] What happened?</end quote></div>
he spent a fortune trying to figure out what was wrong with her. With all the top vets in the nation unable to come to a consesus as to what it actually was. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/img] she has been on the slide for the last 3 years. possibly ever since he found her in the park. who knows really. she was a good dog and always went out of her way to please.
Sorry to hear that OFC, looks liek a really cool pup. Only 6 years though [img][/img] What happened?</end quote></div>
he spent a fortune trying to figure out what was wrong with her. With all the top vets in the nation unable to come to a consesus as to what it actually was. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/img] she has been on the slide for the last 3 years. possibly ever since he found her in the park. who knows really. she was a good dog and always went out of her way to please.
Jul 12, 2007 | 08:16 PM
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<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: Red400EXRod<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: HappaRap Camped out in the MH last night, kept the AC at 75 degrees, watched the movie Troy, good flick. I didn't miss sleeping in the 90 degree house one bit</end quote></div>There's a kitchen in there too!</end quote></div>
Now don't forget about the closet also [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img] [img]i/expressions/beer.gif[/img]
Now don't forget about the closet also [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img] [img]i/expressions/beer.gif[/img]
Jul 12, 2007 | 08:21 PM
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<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: nwcutie Left all the windows of the house open all night and its super comfy in here right now.</end quote></div>
And everything was still intact when you went back in the house this morning?
And everything was still intact when you went back in the house this morning?
Jul 12, 2007 | 08:37 PM
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<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: HappaRap
Good Afternoon PSAR</end quote></div>
Good Afternoon happa.. Im in hell week at work.. i prolly gonna have to work the weekeend too [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/img]
Good Afternoon PSAR</end quote></div>
Good Afternoon happa.. Im in hell week at work.. i prolly gonna have to work the weekeend too [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/img]