would a raptor be a reasonable strating quad for a 5'8, 140lbs person? I was looking at a raptor and i was wondering if it would be to big for me or not. If i don't get that i will buy a 400ex.

 

a raptor might seem a little intimidating at first, but you will get used to it. A 400ex would be a good starter bike, but you are always going to want more after u get bored with the power. Id say go for the raptor. Make sure if you get a 2001, that it has the 02 transmission gear change!

-Nick

 

what so good about the 2001 raptor and y would a 2002 trans be better?

 

Well as some dont know, bascially all of the 01 transmissions died. Some gear would blow out and cost hundreds of dollars to fix. By 02, yamaha solved the problem. An 01-04 have no differences, except for the transmission. So if you are going TO get a 2001, make sure it has the gear change done to it. You can read more about it at raptortranny.com

-Nick

 

ok thatnks for all the help

 

Thats what this website is for..

-Nick