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Old 12-08-2004 | 10:10 PM
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I was told you can turn the front wheels around for extra handling on the raptor 660. has anyone ever done this?
 
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Old 12-08-2004 | 10:22 PM
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no, but i accedently turned the rear wheels backwards and it gave me and extra inch or so..
 
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Old 12-08-2004 | 10:28 PM
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did it hurt anything and do you still ride it like that
 
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Old 12-08-2004 | 10:41 PM
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Default anyone ever turn their front wheels around on their stock raptor 660

you cant flip the fronts
the valve stems rub against brake caliper
 
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Old 12-08-2004 | 10:42 PM
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The rears wont be a big deal, but the fronts will cause all kinds of issues with bump steer, bearing wear, tie rod stress, and more.
 
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Old 12-08-2004 | 10:48 PM
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thanks for the reply
 
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Old 12-08-2004 | 11:56 PM
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OOOOH but you can flip the front wheels all you do is pull the valve stem out and put it in backwards and then drill a hole on the new side and pop in a new stem or you might just might be able to buy a shorter valve stem and get by with it .[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]
 
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Old 12-11-2004 | 09:39 AM
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Default anyone ever turn their front wheels around on their stock raptor 660

I flipped mine for 2 years, had a little bump steer but bought a dampener and it was taken care of. I never had any bearing or tie rod failures and I religiously ride MX. Gives you a lot more stability. LAter
 
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Old 12-11-2004 | 09:44 AM
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Originally posted by: deltadawg
I flipped mine for 2 years, had a little bump steer but bought a dampener and it was taken care of. I never had any bearing or tie rod failures and I religiously ride MX. Gives you a lot more stability. LAter

Me too. Other than the MX part.[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]
 
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Old 12-13-2004 | 12:30 AM
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Default anyone ever turn their front wheels around on their stock raptor 660

I flipped my fronts too, with no trouble at all!

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