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Old Mar 6, 2004 | 12:56 AM
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I just wanted to make sure I shouldn't give the z400 another look. It is really tough buyin a quad without gettin a chance to ride it. Here in SoCal the dealers don't let ya. Anyway, I'm looking for some encouragement that I am buying the right quad. I'm sellin my Warrior because I am ready for the big-time. I got Berts in Azusa to give me 5900 for the Rappy out the door! Let me know what you think of that price.

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Old Mar 6, 2004 | 12:59 AM
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you will have fun with the raptor!!! what kind of riding are you doing and what kind of riding are you going to do?
 
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Old Mar 6, 2004 | 01:02 AM
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I hit a lot of trails in the mountains and dunes around SoCal. 90% is trails though. The warrior just didn't have the HP to get me up any big hills in Glamis. That was the final straw....time for a bigger quad. (and I'm tired of my buddy on his XR400 throwing rocks on me)
 
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Old Mar 6, 2004 | 01:04 AM
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Yup have fun on your raptor
 
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Old Mar 6, 2004 | 01:04 AM
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ooo thats cool lol if you want but your probably not like this but i reccomend that you find one new thats in good shape for half the price of a new one and then use the extra $$$$ to supe it uppp...
 
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Old Mar 6, 2004 | 01:21 AM
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yeah, it sounds like the raptor is the right quad for you. especially if you want to throw some rocks back at your xr400 buddy. you might want to look into getting a tooth smaller front sprocket for trail riding. that way you can run a smooth second gear without worring about stalling. that's what I did anyway. I hope you enjoy your new quad. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]
 
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Old Mar 6, 2004 | 01:47 AM
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Thanks for that advice JayBird. I guess with the stock gear i'll be shifting between 1 & 2 or 2 & 3 a lot? How much should I plan on spending for a sprocket? I tried your website but didn't see what type of sprocket you were using. What brand do you have? If its cheap I'll see if I can get them to throw one in with the quad.
 
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Old Mar 6, 2004 | 05:07 AM
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sounds good

have fun

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Old Mar 6, 2004 | 05:47 AM
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Congrat's and welcome to the club.
 
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Old Mar 6, 2004 | 07:26 AM
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GIDD RR DONE!!!! Have fun.
 
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