I have had my Raptor, since Feb of 02, and I have ran it to death, I would say atleast 25-30 harescrambles that last around 2 hrs. So far I have not had one bit of trouble out of the motor. Now I often have to fix a few bumps and scrapes with the very handy mig welder, but I would say I cause all of the bumps, but if your not breaking it your not riding it. I love to wrench on things.

 

mine has been rolled twice and i had to replace a headlight....

 

I've owned mine since Jan of 02, and it's been perfect. No failures of any kind. My 727 seems to be holding up fine as well.

 

I did try JE directly but they really don't care much about the average joe. They want the big companies to buy 500 of them put their name on em and charge 3x more. I have the local parts specialist searching it down for me. it saves a hassle and thats what he gets paid for.

 

I am in the process or replacing an a-armbut it was my fault.

 

Tranny
one-way
chokecable nut
radiator pinhole (on underside of fan mount just a fluke thing)
Rear Shock

and now stuff that was mostly my fault

a-arm
Bumper
Rear Brake Disc (see swingarm)
Axle
Frame
Swingarm skid bungs broke out from loose skidplate
Chain adjuster seized and broke


Everything that wears and tears I have also replaced. bearings bushings... etc etc.