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Old 09-11-2004, 07:11 PM
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I was thinking about getting an 05 yfz450 or a 05 660 raptor. i go on fast and slow trails preety much dirt roads fields and wooded trails but i would like the option of going to the track and race every once and a while? i'm not asking which one to get but which one would be suited to my riding style. i also like to ride hard through rough trails?
 
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Old 09-11-2004, 07:21 PM
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We have both, and I'd say a Raptor would suit your riding style just perfect.....you can still take it on the tracks if you want, and it's a great trail bike. You won't want to be sitting on the YFZ seat for very long - it's hard as a rock! [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img] But it's great for MX racing.....which is what I bought it for! [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img] You will like the Raptor!! [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]
 
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Old 09-11-2004, 08:15 PM
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If i were to get the yfz would it be able to do woods trails and stuff because i am leaning toward that since i have been want to get back to racing for about 2 years since my 250r broke?
 
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Old 09-11-2004, 10:49 PM
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I'd get the 450, it is what I would like to get. I currently own a Raptor and do the same stuff you just said.
You'll appreciate the lower seat height, and reverse isn't that great unless it is modified.
 
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Old 09-11-2004, 10:55 PM
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I'v heard that the yfz has no bottom end and no torque. and people say it stalls alot is that true?
 
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Old 09-12-2004, 12:33 AM
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it has tons of bottom and no top
 
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Old 09-12-2004, 11:50 AM
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r u sure.... i rode a yfz last week and it pulled all the ay thruogh the powerband
 
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Old 09-12-2004, 12:39 PM
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my yfz pulls all the way thru....

if you're not pulling.. then yer rpm's are too low for the gear... [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]
 
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Old 09-12-2004, 05:53 PM
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i think i am going to get the yyfz 450 but i'm still not sure. if you want you can still make me change my mind. lol
 
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Old 09-12-2004, 06:52 PM
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I ride fast trails that are rough. I used to own a raptor and I like the YFZ better in everyway on the trail. It feels like I can go about a gear faster down the trails. Mine pulls hard all the way through the powerband, the faster you go the better the suspension works. I haven't noticed the seat being to hard either.

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