Newbie gets first ATV, '99 Warrior
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Newbie gets first ATV, '99 Warrior
Hey guys,
This is my first time on this forum. I bought my first quad, but it's not the first one I've riden....although I've only ridden Ute's before. It already has mods done to it, like FMF PowerBomb header, FMF Powercore 2 pipe, K&N filter, and several dress-up items from Cascade Innovations. I'm presuming it's been jetted up for the mods already, but I'll do a wide-open run to find out. The original owner who I bought it from also put Douglas wheels and sand tires on all four corners too. I got the stock wheels/tires to boot for trail riding. It also has shock covers, chromed A-arms and polished foot pegs.
The bike is clean and the plastic is a better than what I'd expect on a 7-yr old machine. I ended up paying $2000 for it and think I got a good deal. I'm up in Oregon. Now I just have to find some trails around Portland to hit and have some fun.
~Ronbo
This is my first time on this forum. I bought my first quad, but it's not the first one I've riden....although I've only ridden Ute's before. It already has mods done to it, like FMF PowerBomb header, FMF Powercore 2 pipe, K&N filter, and several dress-up items from Cascade Innovations. I'm presuming it's been jetted up for the mods already, but I'll do a wide-open run to find out. The original owner who I bought it from also put Douglas wheels and sand tires on all four corners too. I got the stock wheels/tires to boot for trail riding. It also has shock covers, chromed A-arms and polished foot pegs.
The bike is clean and the plastic is a better than what I'd expect on a 7-yr old machine. I ended up paying $2000 for it and think I got a good deal. I'm up in Oregon. Now I just have to find some trails around Portland to hit and have some fun.
~Ronbo
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Newbie gets first ATV, '99 Warrior
Thanks guys. I'm stoked about getting it out and playing with it. But I don't have any literature to explain mechanical adjustments, etc. The rear shock seems a little soft, as the back end sags a little too much under my 220 lbs. How do I stiffen it up some. I'm sure it's possible, but don't know how. I guess what I need is a manual, but have only seen Clymers manuals on eBay. If they're like the Chiltons/Haynes manuals I've had for my cars it'll just describe R & R procedures. Anyone know where I can get my hands on an original Warrior manual?
Thanks,
Ronbo
Thanks,
Ronbo
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Newbie gets first ATV, '99 Warrior
Here's the yamaha service manual that you can download.
http://members.toast.net/rikoster/atv/a6s5e71sda.pdf
http://members.toast.net/rikoster/atv/a6s5e71sda.pdf
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Newbie gets first ATV, '99 Warrior
Ronbo, you may be able to tighten the spring on the rear shock. If you look there should be a coller near the bottom of the shock that has a stairstep type notch in it. Change the shocks spring preload by changing which of the steps is used to control the shock length. I am pretty sure the new Raptor 350 has the threaded type of adjuster on the top of the shock. If you have this style also just tighten the collers down to stiffen the shock. You can use a spanner wrench, or just beat on it with a hammer and screwdriver like all the rednecks do(me included [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-blush.gif[/img])
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Newbie gets first ATV, '99 Warrior
AWESOME, GUYS!!! This is just what I was looking for! 'Specially the manual, Recon99. And thanks for the shock adjustment advice Scooter86. I can't wait to rip it up.
Would it be wise to switch to synthetic oil? Also, where's the best source for oil filters? Should I look nline, at the dealer ($cha-ching$) or does any chain store carry them?
Grassyass,
Ronbo
Would it be wise to switch to synthetic oil? Also, where's the best source for oil filters? Should I look nline, at the dealer ($cha-ching$) or does any chain store carry them?
Grassyass,
Ronbo
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