I found by searching that "Knowsalot" posted a thread on changes for the 04 raptor, but the last thing mentioned about " is it a fix?" was that time will tell.

So , has anyone had to replace their one way starter clutches on 04 or newer bikes? I am looking for a second raptor 660 and want to know if I can avoid the $255 bill for a new one-way starter clutch, ala LA Design's mod.

Thanks

Allen

 

Yes, the 04 and 05 models have problems with them too. Ripper Racing has 04 L&A one-way kits in stock and has sold quite a few. Its not a fix, but it was marginally better.

 

Thanks maddog56

To further the discussion... is the LA one way I just installed in my son's 03 a better fix than the 04 and up unit, or are they the same? I assumed the one way on the 03 was a one time change, although I did see some one way's had cracking issues in another thread.

So since the 04's have one-way problems, is an 03 as good as an 04? I was strictly thinking the 04 was a better choice than the 03, but it sounds like they have the same issues .

Thanks for any other suggestions,

Allen

 

the 04 is alot better, but time will tell. 04's are almost 2 or 3 years old now, about the time most have gone or are going out already when ridden regularly.

 

Thanks

The scary part to me is, on our 03 it had ( according to tire wear and orig owner) 3 fueltanks full of use, and it growled and kicked back when shut off. Due to research here I knew not to keep running it, but I am sure if I didn't find this website we would have kept running it and making gobs of metal chips in the crankcase... ie a USED bike has it's faults.

I spent more than an hour with oily towels removing all of the metal flakes I could find, and installed a magnetic drainplug to catch the flakes I know got away....The needles on the old oneway had substantial flatspots, indicating lots of metal flakes were made.

Thanks

Allen

 

change your oil filter

pull the line from the bottom of your oil sump and clean that screen as well

 

i change my oil often on my 02, and its had NEVER had a problem with the starter or the one-way.....knock on wood.

 

My 02 one-way lasted 1 1/2 yrs, don't start it in gear with the clutch pulled in, always start in netural with the clutch pulled in, I've heard that helps, but then I have an L&A in presently. I wonder if there's gonna be any issues with the 700R one-way?