ive heard the '01 raptor had bad suspension and a bad tranny. is this true and is it really as bad as they say. because i might get a raptor and i want to know what to do if i come across an '01 raptor for a good deal.

 

Just about every 01 has a tranny problem. or will [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img] i havent heard anything about bad suspension

 

Don't let these guys scare you away. Many of us on here are still running strong on 01 trannies. Some of us (like myself) have been running a stock 01 tranny on our 686 with no problems. The trouble is, you only hear from those who have had problems.

No suspension problems with any year model raptor. The suspension is good for all around riding but will require an upgrade if you plan to race competitively or prefer a race-type suspension.

~HoundDog

 

Agreed....I ride the pi$$ outa my 01 and still on the original tranny...My brother just got an 04 and he can't find nuetral in it until he shifts into 2nd gear first.My suspension is just fine haulin my 220 pound a$$ around the desert...although after 4 years it is about ready for some new shocks.

 

My 01 is going strong.

 

I used to have an 01' as well. Mine held up fine while I had it(bought it in june03'), but got rid of it at the begining of Feb04', so I couldn't tell ya if its still goin' or not. I posted a thread a while back to see how many people on here still had they're original 01' gears, and was very impressed.

Heres some moral support for those with 01's

Clicky Clicky

 

No problems with mine.

 

No real problems here either. Like someone else said you only here from those with problems it's just stereotyping. The majority of 01's are still going strong just ride the quad before buying that way you can tell if the tranny is still good or not.

 

well guys thanx for the help i didnt think yamaha would sell junk and i was right

 

Thanks to everyone that responded as well. It's nice to hear from those who have seen the good side of the Raptor instead of those who just want to bag on it.

~HoundDog