i need suggestions on how to build my raptor for agressive trial riding but it has to be extreamly reliable i plan on using it for long rides 200mi +

 

definitely a lowering kit, one way bearing, pipe, nerf bars and a good pair of tires

 

why do i keep hearing about a one way bearing? and why a lowering kit?

 

i take it you cant be fast and reliable.

 

200+ miles at one time? Fast in the woods is 90% rider ability.

 

Your kidding right?[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-confused.gif[/img] Woods riding usually =ruts. Ruts+lowering kit=Bad idea.

I do agree with the pipe, tires, and one-way bearing. Baiter the stock one-way bearing on the raptor is a joke. They ALL fail. A one-way bearing is what is used by the starter motor to turn over the crank to start the motor. Unless your planning on being a desert/gncc racer, I think that the stock suspension will be fine for you. But a good set of razr's, holeshots, klaws, etc. a good aftermarket pipe, and some skid plates would be a very good addition to a woods ride. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]

 

I completely agree Bartlett. Rider is what makes the difference. When I raced Gncc's on dirtbikes I asked one of the local pros if he could choose only one thing to modify on his bike what it would be. His immediate answer was suspension. He said that power with out traction, and stability is worthless. I have used this advice ever since. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]

 

So I guess the point I was trying to make is that power does not make someone a better rider. The ability to utilize that power to its fullest is what defines a talented rider.

 

If you are going to be riding cross country with wooded/rough terrain I would have to say to get yourself larger profile tires from stock or even larger rims/tires. Also you are going to NEEDneed skid plates for the whole underside of the quad. Thats what you will NEED to really maintain your raptor. As for some of the mods listed above that is all about what you WANT.

 

I race a Raptor in the GNCC atv series, and I do alot of trail riding in Michigan. If I were to start over with a new quad this is the order of importance I would place on mods.

1) Good skid plates. If you hit any size rock at speed, the stock plastic plates will not hold up. A cracked case or a bent sprocket make for a very long walk out of the woods.

2) Good tires. Razr2's are the best I've used, especially in rocky or muddy or loose conditions. I now get stuck in the mud about 1/2 as much as with the same size stock tires. The Razr2's last quite a while, too.

3) Good suspension. I recommend any brand of no-preload shocks, Elka SSD being a great choice. They are expensive, but the handling difference is amazing! The SSD (zero preload) device allows the shock to sag a bit into the travel. On my quad, depending on how I set it up, it lowered it about 2"-4" all around. And you don't run into any of the large # of problems you have with lowering kits or lowering blocks.

These mods will let most any rider go 100%. For woods riding, I would master riding with the stock power before you move up in power mods. I get beat all the time by guys riding 300 ex's and blasters because they are great riders and in great shape. My quad is faster and better handling than theirs, but I am a C class or novice rider.

Good Luck and PM me if you want any more info.

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