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Old 08-23-2004, 12:15 PM
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I'm thinking of buying an 05 raptor. My z-400 will go to my son. What suspension mods under $1000 would make the raptor handle as good or better as the Z? I'll be riding desert and forest trails. Minimal jumping-occasional sand dunes. No mx. Please help convince me to buy the raptor.Where would my money be best spent.-Thanx
 
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Old 08-23-2004, 01:34 PM
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Yes, New triple rate shocks and a steering stablizer!! I have both bikes and the shocks made a BIG difference!![img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]
 
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Old 08-23-2004, 01:54 PM
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I agree new shocks will help, but a little wider in the front makes a HUGE difference. I have a set of +1 +2 ASR's that I will part with... PM me for details...

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id go with a-arms first with some wheelspacers, makes a huge difference
 
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Old 08-23-2004, 07:48 PM
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Zimraptor-Any certain a-arm lengths like +2 +1 or does it depend on your type of riding. Back wheel spacers? Whats a good brand?Would a longer rear axle be that much better or not worth the extra money? Thanx for all your feeback!
 
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Old 08-23-2004, 10:26 PM
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Originally posted by: Riddick
Zimraptor-Any certain a-arm lengths like +2 +1 or does it depend on your type of riding. Back wheel spacers? Whats a good brand?Would a longer rear axle be that much better or not worth the extra money? Thanx for all your feeback!
im not too sure, check out www.rockymountainatv.com i know there a good cheap mod but can be a pain in the @$$ sometimes
 
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shocks
 
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If you are going to get a raptor then put less than $1000 for better handling, you might as well get the yfz, fast and good handling.[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]
 
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new a-arms and rear axle and you will handle better

I got mine for under 1g
 
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Old 08-24-2004, 12:58 AM
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Yes, New triple rate shocks and a steering stablizer!! I have both bikes and the shocks made a BIG difference!![img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]
wider A-Arms and a Wider Axle Will help alot too dont spend your money on wheel spacers i found that out the had way
 


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