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Old 05-14-2004 | 10:00 AM
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I just want to know if its reliable...I'll be shopping for a new quad...I love the looks of the raptor, I love the low end torque it has...I'll mostly be doing trail riding..a little mx...dunes...and some dragging...I want a really reliable quad...but I keep hearing from people about the "craptor" and how they keep breaking down and you seem to always have to fix something on it...If I get one it will be an 04.....but I want a very reliable quad...because I know when I buy a new one, I will be broke and I wont have the funds to fix stuff on it all the time..So send me your info please!
 
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Old 05-14-2004 | 10:08 AM
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if its an 04 you will have no worries
ive had my 03 for 18 months with no problems and i dont ride easy
 
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Old 05-14-2004 | 10:42 AM
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I have 118 actual hours on my 03 and have had no problems. The only problem I expect is the one way bearing but I believe that was changed slightly on the 04. I believe any machine can be reliable if properly maintained.
 
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Old 05-14-2004 | 11:41 AM
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Everything above a 01' Raptor is very reliable.
 
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Old 05-14-2004 | 12:00 PM
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No Problems here.
 
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Old 05-14-2004 | 12:12 PM
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I've got an 04 Rappy. Love it. Have not had one problem with it yet. Has about 25-30 hours on it. Maintain them correctly and they will last you a long time.
 
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Old 05-14-2004 | 06:52 PM
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Ridden w/ 5 Raptors in our group and surely enough after 2 seasons only 1 03 has taken a crap which was a freak accident. So I'd say they are reliable.
 
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Old 05-14-2004 | 07:01 PM
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Originally posted by: Yamaha660R
Everything above a 01' Raptor is very reliable.
What, my 01 virgin has been doing just great.
 
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Old 05-14-2004 | 07:04 PM
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What, my 01 virgin has been doing just great.
I guess everyone's would be too if they never rode it[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img] j/k
 
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Old 05-14-2004 | 08:26 PM
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I have an 01 and had a few issues with it. Not sure about the later years but make sure that axle nut is always on tight and the one way bearings tend to go (not a cheap part nor easy fix). Raptor is a great trail bike, narrow, gobs of low end torque front end comes up on demand.

Dual carbs is a pain in the ****.... other than that.. it's a fun bike. I'm sure you'll enjoy it. I still prefer it over a YFZ.

 


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