Raptor 1st to 2nd shift

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Mar 23, 2004 | 12:38 AM

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Mr45auto

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Raptor 1st to 2nd shift

If your stock linkage is worn it will cause shifting problems. Buy a new linkage it may solve your problems. I had the problem on my Warrior and used the linkage from the Raptor (replaced with roll design) and it cured the Warrior shifting problems.

Mar 23, 2004 | 12:51 AM

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RacerRob

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Originally posted by: AlphaRaptor660R
I think it all boils down to the sloppy linkage set-up. I had similar problems with mine. As soon as I added the direct shifter I never had that problem again...

I second that......[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]

Mar 23, 2004 | 08:42 AM

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Yamaha4eva

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its the tranny man believe me, im going through the same thing, do you get any problems going into reverse? (YAMAHA SHOULD DO A RECALL ON THIS NOT SOME STUPID BRAKE)

Mar 23, 2004 | 12:48 PM

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01Rubicon

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i just got an 04 raptor and i have trouble getting it into neutral.. it takes some finess.. i guess i just need a little more practice at it.. i've only put about an hour on it.

Mar 23, 2004 | 01:32 PM

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Flynbryan

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Originally posted by: yamahatheonlyway
sometimes my tranny when i dont really hammer it into gear it will sit there and just grind away, kinda like in a car. and then i have to bump it up and it goes in. i got a 2002 raptor and i thought the 2001's only had the tranny problems...... i bought it and i have done nothing but put in new bearings and everything everywhare... i think the guy before me beat it preaty good.... no wonder i got it for 3800. but i guess u get what u pay for....

I feel your pain man! [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/img] I replaced every single suspension bearing in my 01'. And there was always SOMETHING breaking on it. I got rid of it and haven't been happier. And the longer I'm around the more and more I hear of raptor trannys going out OTHER than just the 01's.[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-disgusted.gif[/img] I solved the long jump from first to second by droping down to a 12 tooth sprocket on the front. That way I could do starts in 2nd gear, and never even have to use 1st. The only time I ever use first is on the tightest trail rides.