Alright first off I just found this site .... great site [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]

Ok I`ve decided to get a Raptor. I`ve read on here that there is a trans problem with them?? ... or is it just the `01?? Is it a bad trans or a bad gear in em?? What % actually are affected byt this trans prob?? Alright thanx for any info you guys can give me!!!!

 

Welcome Raptorflash!

I was glad to find this site too.

Please use the 'search' feature. This topic has been covered many times.

In short: I beleive some '01s are immune, dont use reverse if your infected, and consult a 01 raptor owner before riding.

I also believe this problem can be fixed.

 

I don't know much about this issue, but I'll at least get the ball rolling.

The "alleged" tranny problem should just be on the '01's. There were also reported "Carbs Falling off" problems too [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img] .

I'm not sure what the exact problem was, but I think it was gear related....however whatever it was is a potentially dangerous and costly problem.

I have been on these forums for a while, and I read a lot about the problems reported regarding this, but I can't give a percentage. It seemed that there were talks of this only being on the early production 2001 models, and the later ones seemed better, but I can't confirm.

It appears that the '02's and '03's are better.

Sorry I can't tell ya more...I'm sure a lot of other people on here will jump in to fill ya in.

Welcome to the forums.

-Josh

 

beat ya piranha

 

it is just the 01`s that have the tranny prob, u wont be sorry with a new one i love my 02 (and one of the guys i ride with has an 01 we have not had ne problems with, yet) but ne way i would go with atleast a used 02
but you wont be sorry with the rap it is a great machine

 

Yeah...ya schmuck.

LOL...just kidding...

So much for me getting the ball rolling.

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-Josh

 

By the way,,,,,,you will love your raptor.

150 hrs on mine and only a bent rear brake rotor thanks to a plastic skidplate.

You can see mine in 'my page' .

Good luck

sorry Piranha

 

Thanx for the info guys!! Think I`ll try to get an 02 or 03 [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]

 

Flash 02's also have an updated axle and rear shock.