Raptors, Just how good are they??
Feb 24, 2004 | 08:27 PM
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Raptors, Just how good are they??
Originally posted by: dirtrooster
I am sorry to start it but I currently am looking at a Durablue axle because I want to get rid of my spacers. Here is what they have to say in thier disclaimer. Thats one of the reasons I posted it. Sorry for misleading you.
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Yamaha Raptor and Polaris
These two models have the same problem. Each bike is heavy and powerful (the Raptor is especially fast and used for extreme activity). Each has a very small, inadequate diameter axle. This is a combination that spells axle problems. The Raptor addressed its “small axle” problem with its very short axle. The result was a very unstable machine, however.
In general, wider axles create more leverage (loading). Using a shorter axle, while giving up stability, will increase axle life.
Sorry again
I love my raptor and have had no problems except one due to my own making. I hope you buy it to come here and post with the rest of us. You will then understand just how much following the Raptors have. Reminds me of Jeep owners in a way. Dedicated to thier kind..
[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]
I quote kawasaki this time VFORCE a whopping "Dry weight: 516 lbs. " AKA The Boat Anchor. My buddy jumps this thing like a raptor. Tie rod bent and busted plastics. Bent bars and bumpers too. Sorry to bust on them but they are way to heavy to be whipping around corners or jumping like the raptors. I seen it on top of him too. BUY THE RAPTOR.
I am sorry to start it but I currently am looking at a Durablue axle because I want to get rid of my spacers. Here is what they have to say in thier disclaimer. Thats one of the reasons I posted it. Sorry for misleading you.
Qoute from
http://www.durablue.com/axledisclaim.html
Yamaha Raptor and Polaris
These two models have the same problem. Each bike is heavy and powerful (the Raptor is especially fast and used for extreme activity). Each has a very small, inadequate diameter axle. This is a combination that spells axle problems. The Raptor addressed its “small axle” problem with its very short axle. The result was a very unstable machine, however.
In general, wider axles create more leverage (loading). Using a shorter axle, while giving up stability, will increase axle life.
Sorry again
I love my raptor and have had no problems except one due to my own making. I hope you buy it to come here and post with the rest of us. You will then understand just how much following the Raptors have. Reminds me of Jeep owners in a way. Dedicated to thier kind..
[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]
Where as the V force and DS are 400+
Ahhhhh, I see. Lol. Yes I tottaly agree, the Raptors rear axle is too small for the type of power and torque it puts out. V-Force.... 516LBS!!! OMG!! I would be scared to jump that thing, thats like landing a freakin rally car, very scary and heavy. The Raptor is a very light bike. Weighing in the upper 300's, and there is nothing like that power the Raptor has in that light weight chassis. I tell you man, once you ride a Raptor, in my point, theres nothing that can replace it right about now. ITs like the die hard two stroke guys. They will never sacrifice that hit that the two stroke gives them, and its the same for the Raptor, nothing replaces that torque that it has, its such a rush, and man does it make that quad feel POOOOWERFUL.
Feb 24, 2004 | 08:34 PM
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Raptors, Just how good are they??
Originally posted by: DieScarred
Ahhhhh, I see. Lol. Yes I tottaly agree, the Raptors rear axle is too small for the type of power and torque it puts out. V-Force.... 516LBS!!! OMG!! I would be scared to jump that thing, thats like landing a freakin rally car, very scary and heavy. The Raptor is a very light bike. Weighing in the upper 300's, and there is nothing like that power the Raptor has in that light weight chassis. I tell you man, once you ride a Raptor, in my point, theres nothing that can replace it right about now. ITs like the die hard two stroke guys. They will never sacrifice that hit that the two stroke gives them, and its the same for the Raptor, nothing replaces that torque that it has, its such a rush, and man does it make that quad feel POOOOWERFUL.
Originally posted by: dirtrooster
I am sorry to start it but I currently am looking at a Durablue axle because I want to get rid of my spacers. Here is what they have to say in thier disclaimer. Thats one of the reasons I posted it. Sorry for misleading you.
Qoute from
http://www.durablue.com/axledisclaim.html
Yamaha Raptor and Polaris
These two models have the same problem. Each bike is heavy and powerful (the Raptor is especially fast and used for extreme activity). Each has a very small, inadequate diameter axle. This is a combination that spells axle problems. The Raptor addressed its “small axle” problem with its very short axle. The result was a very unstable machine, however.
In general, wider axles create more leverage (loading). Using a shorter axle, while giving up stability, will increase axle life.
Sorry again
I love my raptor and have had no problems except one due to my own making. I hope you buy it to come here and post with the rest of us. You will then understand just how much following the Raptors have. Reminds me of Jeep owners in a way. Dedicated to thier kind..
[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]
I quote kawasaki this time VFORCE a whopping "Dry weight: 516 lbs. " AKA The Boat Anchor. My buddy jumps this thing like a raptor. Tie rod bent and busted plastics. Bent bars and bumpers too. Sorry to bust on them but they are way to heavy to be whipping around corners or jumping like the raptors. I seen it on top of him too. BUY THE RAPTOR.
I am sorry to start it but I currently am looking at a Durablue axle because I want to get rid of my spacers. Here is what they have to say in thier disclaimer. Thats one of the reasons I posted it. Sorry for misleading you.
Qoute from
http://www.durablue.com/axledisclaim.html
Yamaha Raptor and Polaris
These two models have the same problem. Each bike is heavy and powerful (the Raptor is especially fast and used for extreme activity). Each has a very small, inadequate diameter axle. This is a combination that spells axle problems. The Raptor addressed its “small axle” problem with its very short axle. The result was a very unstable machine, however.
In general, wider axles create more leverage (loading). Using a shorter axle, while giving up stability, will increase axle life.
Sorry again
I love my raptor and have had no problems except one due to my own making. I hope you buy it to come here and post with the rest of us. You will then understand just how much following the Raptors have. Reminds me of Jeep owners in a way. Dedicated to thier kind..
[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]
Where as the V force and DS are 400+
Ahhhhh, I see. Lol. Yes I tottaly agree, the Raptors rear axle is too small for the type of power and torque it puts out. V-Force.... 516LBS!!! OMG!! I would be scared to jump that thing, thats like landing a freakin rally car, very scary and heavy. The Raptor is a very light bike. Weighing in the upper 300's, and there is nothing like that power the Raptor has in that light weight chassis. I tell you man, once you ride a Raptor, in my point, theres nothing that can replace it right about now. ITs like the die hard two stroke guys. They will never sacrifice that hit that the two stroke gives them, and its the same for the Raptor, nothing replaces that torque that it has, its such a rush, and man does it make that quad feel POOOOWERFUL.
The Raptor is a very light bike. Weighing in the upper 300's
Over 400 with gas, and fluids.
Feb 25, 2004 | 08:13 PM
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Raptors, Just how good are they??
New Job closer to home now. More time to screw off. Also I am in an arm brace and I haven't rode in weeks.[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-mad.gif[/img]
Next week I am buying this Helmet Cam
YOu will see some cool movies then. Unless I break my other wrist.......[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/img]
Next week I am buying this Helmet Cam
YOu will see some cool movies then. Unless I break my other wrist.......[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/img]
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