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Old 10-12-2004, 12:52 PM
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Default Solution needed to keep the Raptor front end down

I need some advice on how to keep the front end of a raptor down when hill climbing. I have heard that aftermarket tires would help, but I think that would cause the quad to get more traction and make the front end lift even more while accelerating. Any comments or suggestions would help. Thanks
 
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Old 10-12-2004, 12:58 PM
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Default Solution needed to keep the Raptor front end down

JTM extension on the stock swing arm.
 
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Old 10-12-2004, 02:28 PM
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lean forward!!!! feather the throttle, or swing arm extension!!
 
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Old 10-12-2004, 02:36 PM
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Default Solution needed to keep the Raptor front end down

If you are not hitting big jumps soften up your front suspension and stiffen the rear.
the weight transfer will change so it won't let it lift as easy. But you still need to lean forward.
We've done this on a few 690 raptors with a 14 front sprocket and it helps...
 
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Longer swingarm or swingarm extension should fix the problem.
 
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Old 10-12-2004, 03:21 PM
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