I'm curious about the Raptor... to the point where I'm probably gonna buy one...

But if I do (since I ride a 400EX now) it sounds like I'm going to be impressed with the power, but dissapointed with the handling, huh?

I didn't think I'd be that dissapointed, if at all, since I don't race MX or anything.... I mean, my EX is set up as soft as it will go for trail riding... so I was thinking even a more plush ride, more power, narrower stance for tight trials, and reverse would be right up my alley..... no???

and I doubt I'll do many mods... probably a K&N air filter, jet kit, snorkel trimming, remove quiet core and spark arrestor, and maybe go up one size on the front sprocket for more top speed if I think it will still have enough low-end for the steep hills

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I don't think you'll be disappointed at all!!!!!!!!!![img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img] The Raptor does have quite a bit more power though!!!!!!!!!!!![img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img] All in all I think you'll be VERY happy with a Rappy!!!!!!!![img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img] Good luck on your future purchase!!!!!![img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]

 

i dont like the way the rappy rides.........

the handlebars seem small to me,
and the damn throttle is touchy,

and it dont coast worth a damn..........

im not bashing the rap.
i know its the fastest

 

yeah.... I'd like to get a Limted Edition also... or maybe just a black and red one, and buy LE black radiator plastic


the Raptor doesn't coast???? please explain

 

i think it slows down to fast while coasting
thats the way my g/f brother's is.......

 

I love my raptor, she can be kind of tippy stock, but you just have to use more body english. My buddy rides a DS and it is a cool ride. We both have the same mods(paddles..ect..) and we are always neck to neck racing, so look into the DS also. I personally didn't like the DS when I rode it at the dealership.

 

Go for it the Raptor is a great trail bike. I don't find mine to be tippy at all in the woods.

 

The throttle isn't being touchy... that's HP....
If it doesn't coast well then maybe his alignment is out of adjustment.

 

Just going by what you have written I would think you would like it. I don't find mine tippy but it might have something to do with my age because I just don't go as extreme anymore. The added power just adds to the fun factor. I know at our place in the woods we have a hill where you can get going up it fast and your pinning the throttle and that boom, boom, boom feeling under you just feels so good.

As far as not coasting I haven't really noticed that.

I won't be changing the gearing anytime soon on mine its fast enough.

Chet

 

RideRed420... that's called engine braking... it is supposed to do that... [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]