Greetings all.

I have a need for new tires on my raptor. Rear tires to be exact. I want some that will allow me to slide around curves(powerslide) and hook up good in the straights. Everyone I have talked to has recommended holeshots but which ones? Or somthing else.

Thanks

BoOgIeMaN

 

BOOGIEMAN,
I replaced mine with Maxxis Razors, 20x11x9 they do exactly want you want to do. Plus they added width to the rear. Check out my web site to see the difference between them and stock.



My Fat Raptor

 

I agree with using the Maxxis Razr's. I put the 22x11x9 6 plys on the rear of mine to gain the additional ground clearance. This made a BIG difference in the trail manners, and keeps me from hitting things under the rear axle 20 times a day like before. I also put 22x7x10 inch Razr's on the front. These tires along with the 12 tooth front sprocket, and the rear linkage flip to lower the frame turned the Raptor into a great woods ATV (E-series slip on, air box mods and skid plate also). I am always running into people on utility atv's WAY up the mountains that ask me how the Raptor does in that environment. I think that they are all surprised to see a sport atv like the Raptor in some of the places we go. My Raptor spends a lot of it's life above tree line (12,000) feet here in Colorado and the Razr's have done great.

Good luck,
Lorrin

 

Hello Leel, this probably sounds like a dumb question, but where did you buy your 12 sprocket? Do you need to change the sprocket on a 2002 raptor because the gear ratios are different than the 2001? I will be putting the same size tires as you recommend.

 

I agree with the need for the 12 tooth front sprocket to lower the gear ratio for woods riding. I purchased mine from Rockymountainatv.com.[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]

 

Lyle1,
I didn't put on a 12 tooth sprocket to get the first and second gear ratios closer together, although it definitely does help with that. The 12 tooth front sprocket helps lower first gear so that you can get through slow, technical trails easier because first gear is too high with the 13 tooth. With the 12 tooth sprocket first gear was great in tight or technical trails until I put the taller tires on. The new 22 inch tires put the gearing about halfway between where the 12 tooth and 13 tooth gearing was with the stock tires. I bought an 11 tooth sprocket to try, but then when I put the E-series slipon on, I had so much more low end torque, that I decided I could stick with the 12 tooth. Did that make sense? I asked my nationally known dirt bike mechanic about using the 11 tooth sprocket,and he says that you will only increase your chain wear a small amount, like 5%. I can't remember where I bought my 12 tooth sprocket, it was quite a while ago. Flipping the rear linkage made a big difference in the handling, it is much less "tippy" in the corners. This especially important considering the fact the new tires raised the Rapor about an inch everywhere.

Good luck,
Lorrin

 

Hey leel,

I've been looking for an 11 tooth countershaft sprocket with no luck (everyone carries a 12 tooth), can you recall where you bought yours?

Thanks,

JPBRaptor

 

i agree with the razor's, but my buddy experimented and put mud sharks on his and what an awesome tire. I doubted him, but it ended it being a good choice, they slide great and have huge lugs that throw just about anything it grabs, beautiful sight.

 

I bought my 11 tooth sprocket at "sprocket specialists" at www.sprocketspecialists.com .www.sprocketspecialists.com I don't know if they show the correct part on their web site, but the part number on mine is: 504-11 .

Good luck,
Lorrin

 

Hello again Leel...thanks for getting back to me. I ordered the 12T sprocket and tires today, but I have a question for you. What do you mean by flipping the rear linkage. You probably think I'm stupid but I've never owned a sport quad before. The idea of going to taller and slightly wider tires makes sense to me for increased ground clearance and slightly more stability; but what exactly is "flipping the linkage" and what does it do for you. It sounds like you're reversing the rear swingarm giving you less clearance therefore defeating the purpose of putting taller tires on. Are you trying to lower the center of gravity with the taller tires? I hope I don't sound like a moron, but if you could please explain this to me I would appreciate it. Thanks again. I hope by changing to a 12T sprocket on the 2002 bike with the newer gear ratios and the taller tires work well.