hey all,

i'm new to the forum.
i will be buying a quad in the next couple weeks. i've narrowed it down to the 660 or the 450. i will be riding half the time with the family (trails mostly, some sand dunes) the other half with the guys.

which will be better and why? i've heard the 450 is not real trail friendly. any truth to that? what are the pros and cons of both. i've never ridden either i've always been a two wheel guy. family has to come first so we will be four wheelin now.

thanks for any advice,

ryan

 

There are a lot of other topics that have asked the same question...use the search and you will find everything you need to know about the two qauds and how they comapare to each other.

 

did a search almost all the threads are about drag racing w/ heavy mods. i'm looking for a stock to stock comparison for a guy that will be a decent rider soon. ( i raced mx and stand up jet skis for years) like i said earlier i will end up doing a fair amount of trail riding with my daughter in my lap.

 

Welcome to the forums Rynokron. Both are great quads. However having ridden both if you want a more managble trail bike you will be happier with a raptor. they are great on our local trails in the NW not to wide. you will want to get a 12 tooth front sproket right away with your purchase and put that on there. if you go with 22" rear tires you will wanna get a bigger rear sprocket at that time. the raptor is just to high geared for the trail. gearing it down will make it funner, more managable and safer to boot [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img] if you go into the Smokey point cycle barn the big guy with the tattoos (bill) he rides a 450 on the trails. but thats what he races too.

there is a big group of lunatics that ride in the area come on over to our happy home on the forums Puget sound area riders
also if your interested in a nice Black raptor i happen to know someone sellin one locally [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img] he is also a moderator of these forums [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]

 

pm'd ya.


i've read quite a bit and i'm leaning towards the raptor. which pipe is best for it? i want it to be reliable and not too loud. what is a good setup for a mostly stocker. sounds like it needs to be re-geared.


thanks, ryan

 

I have not heard the LTE Duals on a raptor yet, but On a local guys Predapuss they sound sweet. and he can get em down to sound requirements for the oregon dunes wich is pretty low. My rap with a Yosh Titatium tri oval sumpin blows in between 94 & 96 DB so its not terrible loud. sounds real nice too. but i would like to try out the LTEs. Do any of your buddies have raptors or YFZ? have you ridden either yet?

 

no i'm a rookie. i've only ridden some old junkers. i'm a yamaha guy so thats why i picked the 660/450 i plan to buy soon so all the info is appreciated....

 

Good deal! Another rider from Snohomish! Too bad he wants a Yamahahaha! j/k
Cowboy does alright on the trails with his Raptor. Lots of raptors with the guys we ride with.

 

You do need to check out the Puget Sound area riders thread.
Lots of good local folks there

 

well guys i'm off to bed. i work the dreaded graveyard shift. thanks for the fast replys. i'll check back in tonight. when i have more time i'll check out the ps area.


ryan