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Old 01-03-2003 | 09:55 AM
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duneittilludie i saw the local dealer running his polaris on that same hill two or three weeks ago and he was doing very well. he did have it set up very well for that hill run, as you know it is all about rider there, some guys give you there rolling start, most can't handle the whoops, i've raced a fair share of raptors and banshees on that same hill, and that polaris is going to be in the running there, with a good rider that isn't 250lb. it will be a good run. i think it will be fun when this spring hits, because not matter which four strock wins we can go over to the right side and get our butts whipped by the super banshee's, enjoy racing the polaris's and look for me on my yellow ds's i run red spring covers, not many do. have fun
 
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Old 01-03-2003 | 11:51 AM
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You can't handle the truth!! [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img] All things equal, stock for stock, Predator is the new KING!
 
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Old 01-03-2003 | 11:42 PM
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I will not own a predator.
 
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Old 01-04-2003 | 12:15 AM
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Took my Polaris to the Yamaha dealer to talk about trade in. They told me they had room in the dumpster for it.
 
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Old 01-04-2003 | 12:32 AM
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SANDMAN430-i will have to say that the kind of informal racing that i witnessed is not an accurate representation of what that quad is capable of i was just surprised to not see the predator dominating.if you have raced up the hill at the top staging area at florence then you know that if a rider can not handle the whoops well it wont matter what he is on he is going to lose because that first 50 to 75 yards is very rough at times.with some engine modifications i think the predator will be hard to beat on another four stroke . it will be interesting to see how they perform modified.i didnt realize how serious people would take what i saw, but judging by the numbers that have viewed this subject i can see i had better choose my words carefully so as to not ruffle too many feathers.(this is supposed to be about fun right?) i will keep an eye open for those red covers my wife and i are there most weekends my wife rides a red 440 ex and i am on a blue raptor we both have PRM front bumpers if you see us stop us and say hey.
 
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Old 01-04-2003 | 12:46 AM
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Originally posted by: 14mins
I will not own a predator.
Me neither

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Old 01-04-2003 | 09:39 PM
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Hoeryder,i guess the scrapmetal man had just picked up all the Raptor trannies and busted b/c of backfire carbs since there was room in the dumpster.lol.Later
 
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Old 01-04-2003 | 10:48 PM
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I had an 02 raptor and traded it in for a predator. I think that the predator is far better built and more durable then the raptor. In a drag race and in top speed it definately feels faster then the raptor and handles about 4 times better then the CRAPTOR. I also remember the raptor backfiring through the carbs and blowing them out of the intake, oh yeah this happend about 20 miles in the woods. the polaris shifts beautifully and the raptor ---well it feels like shifting a 4 speed on a 48 PanHead (harley) CLUNK !!!!!
Well this is my and only my opion I had e'm both and like the polaris much better
 
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Old 01-04-2003 | 11:34 PM
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Originally posted by: 1SickPred
I had an 02 raptor and traded it in for a predator. I think that the predator is far better built and more durable then the raptor. In a drag race and in top speed it definately feels faster then the raptor and handles about 4 times better then the CRAPTOR. I also remember the raptor backfiring through the carbs and blowing them out of the intake, oh yeah this happend about 20 miles in the woods. the polaris shifts beautifully and the raptor ---well it feels like shifting a 4 speed on a 48 PanHead (harley) CLUNK !!!!!
Well this is my and only my opion I had e'm both and like the polaris much better
Is it just me or is it that all the people that are saying the predator is the best quad are new members to the forum.

 
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Old 01-05-2003 | 01:14 AM
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i'm not completely new i used to have another name on here but i didn't come here as much as i did bansheehq, and i forgot my username and password.. but i really never replied to forums just used it for information.. now i'm kinda enjoying the conversations.. it's great to hear everyone's opinion...
 


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