Raptor Owners, dont worry
#1
I found this, it appears to be the reason only honda riders mention the A arms, etc. Not The DS riders becuase some of them have the same problems.
from the ds forum.
DS
Senior Member
Kokomo, IN, US
Date Posted: Jul 05, 2000 12:32 PM
Has any one out there in DS land had any trouble with bending there upper a-arms when riding on any tracks? I have a friend who has gone through two sets and has since then sold his DS. After seeing this problem first hand I opted to buy some aftermarket uppers from team Alba.I havent had a chance to try them out yet. Just wondering if any one else has had this problem.
I also have seen them bend the stock lower A Arms on a MX track.
well i guess Sometimes It happens, but I think Bash's was a total Fluke. This should calm things a bit.
from the ds forum.
DS
Senior Member
Kokomo, IN, US
Date Posted: Jul 05, 2000 12:32 PM
Has any one out there in DS land had any trouble with bending there upper a-arms when riding on any tracks? I have a friend who has gone through two sets and has since then sold his DS. After seeing this problem first hand I opted to buy some aftermarket uppers from team Alba.I havent had a chance to try them out yet. Just wondering if any one else has had this problem.
I also have seen them bend the stock lower A Arms on a MX track.
well i guess Sometimes It happens, but I think Bash's was a total Fluke. This should calm things a bit.
#2
I want to see a raptor get air like this and the rider not feel like he is commiting suicide doing it on a raptor. In one word...worry!
www.cochisemotorsports.com/ds650/flying.jpg
www.cochisemotorsports.com/ds650/flying.jpg
#3
#4
Who's worried, i'm not! Before I hurt my back I was hitting 35 ft tabletops with no problem with the Raptor. On one jump I had to bail the Raptor took a bad hit but is totally fine except a bent grabbar. My back is messed up for now but I'll be back soon. If anybody can break a quad it's me. And so far the Raptor's holding up great. Too bad I'm not.
#5
I seriously doubt that many sport ATV's would have trouble with that kind of air. That appears to only be about 3 feet of vertical.
I can only assume that the DS bends control arms because of it's weight and the lengh of the arms for it's wide stance.
Anyway be careful out there and enjoy your new rides.
I can only assume that the DS bends control arms because of it's weight and the lengh of the arms for it's wide stance.
Anyway be careful out there and enjoy your new rides.
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#8
I agree with 86atc here I think about any sport quad could handle that.....Geez I watched the sport quads during a MX track a really good rider on a bone stock Warrior was doing more impressive stuff than that. From what i've heard of the Raptor (better suspension) i'd say no problem. Sorry I didnt want to step on anyone's toes or anything I just thought the pic was of BIG air or something? Hey take her easy......if she easy enough take her again!
If speed kills im a dead man!
If speed kills im a dead man!
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