Sorry that I'm not really in the spirit of the Raptor guys and I feel kinda weird posting this in a Raptor forum but you people are the most helpful I've ever had and many of you have GENUINE experience instead of just spec knowledge. As you know I'm looking at buying a four wheeler and have been for some time now. I'm starting to get fed up with waiting and I just want SOMETHING to ride that I'm going to be happy with. I would like to know if anyone here has a good knowledge of the 2007 Polaris Predator or any Predator for that matter. Please don't give me fan boy answers. Here is the link to the one I'm looking to buy.
http://www.atvtraderonline.com/find/listing/2007-POLARIS-PREDATOR-500-93148057
Thanks for the help guys! :)
that preddy doesnt have the fox shocks, if u really want a preddy, get the one with fox shocks because they can be worked on like remote rezzy, compression adjs. triple rate, valving...........theres a review on the last dirtwheels on the preddys, most of the owners had a several things they didnt like
GET A RAPTOR! :thumbs:
Calexiraptor thanks for the opinion. I would LOVE to get a Raptor but it just seems to me that they have a higher resale value and I just can't find a good deal on one. I want something that is in good condition. I am not the picky kind I would liek to have the adjustable shocks though because I am a VERY light person at 5'10 and 115 lbs. I would look into buying a 450 too but I need something with reverse. I would get a 400 but fear that I would grow out of it too quick.
i would not recomend the 500. the engines imo are crap. there is almost no aftermarket support because they were made for such a short time. the 525 is a much much better engine. also part will get harder and harder to find because not 2 meny ppl have these imo.
I just want to get something. What is so bad about the Polaris Predator 500 engines?
it not that i would say there that bad but because they are a fugi engine and made for so few years if anythings breaks i bet parts would be more expencive and harder to get.
hmmmmm i seeee. well what four wheeler do you think i could find under 3000 that is like a 2003 or newer 400cc+ fourwheeler in good shape? besides a 660r (im still wanting one)
i think for 3200-3500 you could pick up a pretty decent yfz450 or trx450r
sorry but i have to have reverse i cant do witout
u can get a 660 around 3k
oooooooooohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh found a 2004 raptor 2500
newsprocket and nerfs
Dont listen to them. The will last as long as anything eles out there, as long as you maintain them and dont mod them stupidly. That is a DAMN good bike for the money!!!!
If you have anyother questions come to me for predator help, did alot or R&D on them.
wtf??? the fun part is the modding :clap: what good is a bike if u cant mod it and still be reliable?
Quote from: Calexiraptor on August 03, 2008, 01:37:38 AM
wtf??? the fun part is the modding :clap: what good is a bike if u cant mod it and still be reliable?
If you mod it with the right parts you'll be alright, but if you toss on some cheap shitty parts thats what gets you in trouble. The cheap aftermarket CDI boxes advance the timing too much and makes starting hard on the oneway bearing. The factory CDI, vortex, and dyna CDI retard the timing at low RPM make it way easyer on the one ways.
Thats just one example.
not exactly my first choice but looks like a good buy from the pics, i'd try and snag it for $2500
thats a real good price. and theres nothing wrong with predators there pretty fast and hold up well. my riding buddy has an 03 and hasnt had any problems with it and hes put it through hell.
hey preddy what top speed do you think a stock 07 predator will do with 120lbs on it
71-72ish ???
My buddy had a Predator (2004). Motor and tranny were fine. Airbox was a pain in the ass :mad:, but it always ran good
hmm that is reallistically way more than i wanna do any way so i would be happy with that
Put a pipe, clamp on twin air filter, and jet to 175, and hold on. They are GOOD runners.
When I was a three mod and my buddys predator was just a 574 he had a good 4-5 bike lengths on me.
hay darkside where you live? i got a realy nice 660 for sale.
hey i posted this same thing at predator owners but those asses dont know anything
Hey. I have been looking at aftermarket exhaust for the Predator i may soon own. I have come down to two different brands and was wondering which exhaust did you think was better. On one hand I have found several Pro Circuit T4 exhausts brand new on ebay for 279.99. I have heard nothing but good about them and I know that they are one of the top brands. I would like to know what they sound like but that will in no way affect my decision which I am basing on performance. On the other hand I was looking at the HMF sport series. I know that they are loud but I do not know what kind of performance boost it gives. I found these for only 220.99 at an online retailer. Please tell me what you know about these exhausts and help me make my decision.
:help:
i would go with the HMF since you will be saving some money. and with the extra cash you saved i would invest in a jet kit
does anybody know of some dynos of hmf & pro circuit for a four wheeler preferably a predator
Good luck finding a dyno for a predator compairing the two exhauts. My buddy had a procircut and I had a HMF. The HMF and the PC really are about the same DB. HMF's customer service is second to none! I had a buddy's HMF that was on his YFZ for three years. Held up pretty well till he herd some rattling. The inner baffles came loose. He called up HMF and the sent him out a new one!
I would do what ever is cheaper.
yeah im kinda with brad i could save some money and buy myself some nerfs because i think the hmf came with free jets
Quote from: darkside94 on August 07, 2008, 07:39:03 PM
yeah im kinda with brad i could save some money and buy myself some nerfs because i think the hmf came with free jets
All you need to do is put a 4 dollar main jet in and be done with it. Save the money and get a 40 dollar clamp on filter and hold on! Once you get rid of that crappy air filter setup youll never go back.
There is a bunch of guys parting out preadtor on predatorowners.com. You could pick up a cheap pipe and have money left over.
the hmf comes with jets but im not sure what they are
why would i just need main jets and not a whole jet kit
Quote from: darkside94 on August 07, 2008, 07:49:07 PM
the hmf comes with jets but im not sure what they are
why would i just need main jets and not a whole jet kit
Get a pipe, clamp on filter, and a 175 main jet.
bout how fast do you think it will go with the big three? also who makes some good but inexpensive nerfs
Quote from: darkside94 on August 07, 2008, 08:03:11 PM
bout how fast do you think it will go with the big three? also who makes some good but inexpensive nerfs
Stock I've seen anywhere from 72-85 MPH. Look for some used nerfs, the guys at predatorowners are really good sellers. I bought and sold hundreds of used parts and never had a problem.
Heres some damn cheap, good nerfs!!!
http://www.motosport.com/offroad/product/ROCK-SUPER-SERIES-NERF-BARS-POLISHED/?catalogId=109630&refine=1&catID=321&pcatID=266&catName=Nerf+Bars&srchHistoryURL=wstirlcg||parentCategoryID~264^superParentCategoryID~category_root^parentCategoryName~ATV^categoryID~265^categoryName~ATV%20Parts^subCategoryName~Body%20Parts%20and%20Accessories^subCategoryID~266@obvakbgx||parentCategoryID~266^categoryID~321^categoryName~Nerf%20Bars
are the 06-07 bodies the same because it only tells if it will fit the 06's
but overall great find. i would definately be getting some of those for it
and i just realized they have heel gaurds too
Quote from: darkside94 on August 07, 2008, 08:21:16 PM
are the 06-07 bodies the same because it only tells if it will fit the 06's
but overall great find. i would definately be getting some of those for it
and i just realized they have heel gaurds too
yes, all the years are the same for mostly everything. The 03 had yamaha rear bolt pattern hubs and wheels, and the swingarm is an inch longer.
so i would just need a air filter and not the whole intake kit. i found the whole intake pro flow kit for 89 dollars
this is what i was talking about
http://www.motosport.com/offroad/product/TWIN-AIR-POWER-FLOW-KIT/?prodId=206727&catalogId=107020&page=1&refine=1&srchHistoryURL=1m3gh14e||parentCategoryID~264^superParentCategoryID~category_root^parentCategoryName~ATV^categoryID~265^categoryName~ATV+Parts^subCategoryName~Intake^subCategoryID~277
Quote from: darkside94 on August 07, 2008, 08:57:23 PM
this is what i was talking about
http://www.motosport.com/offroad/product/TWIN-AIR-POWER-FLOW-KIT/?prodId=206727&catalogId=107020&page=1&refine=1&srchHistoryURL=1m3gh14e||parentCategoryID~264^superParentCategoryID~category_root^parentCategoryName~ATV^categoryID~265^categoryName~ATV+Parts^subCategoryName~Intake^subCategoryID~277
http://hpd-inc.com/Predator.html
Half way down the page is the clamp on twin air filter. Make sure you get the outerware. total is 45 bucks!
i clocked a 3 mod predator with studded tires at 76 on the ice and he was spinning alot
hmmm thats plenty fast i just hope its got enough torque and acceleration that is the really what i care about most that and quickness
Quote from: darkside94 on August 08, 2008, 07:08:11 PM
hmmm thats plenty fast i just hope its got enough torque and acceleration that is the really what i care about most that and quickness
With a 120 lb rider that thing will be fun :thumbs:
luckily i have a lot of experience on riding already but the only thing i really dont know how to do is jump
Quote from: darkside94 on August 11, 2008, 07:43:13 AM
luckily i have a lot of experience on riding already but the only thing i really dont know how to do is jump
blip the throttle slightly at top of jump to keep front wheels up a bit. Use your body, throttle, and brakes to adjust attitude in the air.
Quote from: Peels660 on August 11, 2008, 09:19:45 AM
Quote from: darkside94 on August 11, 2008, 07:43:13 AM
luckily i have a lot of experience on riding already but the only thing i really dont know how to do is jump
blip the throttle slightly at top of jump to keep front wheels up a bit. Use your body, throttle, and brakes to adjust attitude in the air.
Dont blip that could get you in trouble. I just hold the throttle steady to get a feel of how the jump wants to through you.
I went to a MX track saturday, damn that fun shit!! MX track cut into a natural rock quarry. Some of the jumps could be classified as a hill climbs!!
Quote from: preddy08 on August 11, 2008, 09:25:18 AM
Quote from: Peels660 on August 11, 2008, 09:19:45 AM
Quote from: darkside94 on August 11, 2008, 07:43:13 AM
luckily i have a lot of experience on riding already but the only thing i really dont know how to do is jump
blip the throttle slightly at top of jump to keep front wheels up a bit. Use your body, throttle, and brakes to adjust attitude in the air.
Dont blip that could get you in trouble. I just hold the throttle steady to get a feel of how the jump wants to through you.
I went to a MX track saturday, damn that fun shit!! MX track cut into a natural rock quarry. Some of the jumps could be classified as a hill climbs!!
I hold it steady, then give a tiny little blip, my bike likes to go nose down on it's own. Not a giant amount of throttle, just slightly. Enough to maintain a level flight or slightly nose up. Depends on the jump. THere are some where I ride that are pretty hairy, and you don't want any throttle, unless you like sittin in the mud. :rofl:
Quote from: Peels660 on August 11, 2008, 09:59:13 AM
Quote from: preddy08 on August 11, 2008, 09:25:18 AM
Quote from: Peels660 on August 11, 2008, 09:19:45 AM
Quote from: darkside94 on August 11, 2008, 07:43:13 AM
luckily i have a lot of experience on riding already but the only thing i really dont know how to do is jump
blip the throttle slightly at top of jump to keep front wheels up a bit. Use your body, throttle, and brakes to adjust attitude in the air.
Dont blip that could get you in trouble. I just hold the throttle steady to get a feel of how the jump wants to through you.
I went to a MX track saturday, damn that fun shit!! MX track cut into a natural rock quarry. Some of the jumps could be classified as a hill climbs!!
I hold it steady, then give a tiny little blip, my bike likes to go nose down on it's own. Not a giant amount of throttle, just slightly. Enough to maintain a level flight or slightly nose up. Depends on the jump. THere are some where I ride that are pretty hairy, and you don't want any throttle, unless you like sittin in the mud. :rofl:
If you slow your rebound on your rear shock a bit you would be able to just hold a steady throttle. Your rear shock is returning to normal to fast, thus kicking it to high in the air.
Quote from: preddy08 on August 11, 2008, 10:04:13 AM
Quote from: Peels660 on August 11, 2008, 09:59:13 AM
Quote from: preddy08 on August 11, 2008, 09:25:18 AM
Quote from: Peels660 on August 11, 2008, 09:19:45 AM
Quote from: darkside94 on August 11, 2008, 07:43:13 AM
luckily i have a lot of experience on riding already but the only thing i really dont know how to do is jump
blip the throttle slightly at top of jump to keep front wheels up a bit. Use your body, throttle, and brakes to adjust attitude in the air.
Dont blip that could get you in trouble. I just hold the throttle steady to get a feel of how the jump wants to through you.
I went to a MX track saturday, damn that fun shit!! MX track cut into a natural rock quarry. Some of the jumps could be classified as a hill climbs!!
I hold it steady, then give a tiny little blip, my bike likes to go nose down on it's own. Not a giant amount of throttle, just slightly. Enough to maintain a level flight or slightly nose up. Depends on the jump. THere are some where I ride that are pretty hairy, and you don't want any throttle, unless you like sittin in the mud. :rofl:
If you slow your rebound on your rear shock a bit you would be able to just hold a steady throttle. Your rear shock is returning to normal to fast, thus kicking it to high in the air.
I'll work on that. I need to lower the preload as well. However, The nut seems to be frozen. I know nothing about these things. New rear shock is on my wish list. :thumbs: +1 to ya. And...I apologize for the thread jack.
I had a 05 Troy Lee and it was a great quad. Like preddy08 said get rid of that stupid air box and go with a clamp on. They make some good after market air boxes for it also. The exhaust will not fit on all year Predators either. The motor was moved back an 1.5 inches to lighten the front end in 2005, so the 03 and 04 exhaust won't match up on the factory mounting holes. I thought I'd save some money too and bought a full yoshi exhaust and found out the hard way and had to fab some crap up. The quad should be a good machine for you and I'd buy it for that price. :thumbs:
are there any problems with the 2004 polaris predators that anyone knows about? i found one for 1550 and i know it doesnt have reverse but i think i could sacrifice it for that much money
Quote from: darkside94 on August 13, 2008, 06:44:55 PM
are there any problems with the 2004 polaris predators that anyone knows about? i found one for 1550 and i know it doesnt have reverse but i think i could sacrifice it for that much money
Thats a hella deal. I had a 04 and so does a buddy of mine. With no internal mods it should be pretty reliable.
im worried because as me and krandall discussed that seems tooooo good of a deal but the seller states it runs good and he has title in hand so im waiting on a reply from him
for me it is now a battle between A. -
http://jacksonville.craigslist.org/mcy/738073529.html
and B. -
http://www.atvtraderonline.com/find/listing/2007-POLARIS-PREDATOR-500-93148057
Quote from: darkside94 on August 13, 2008, 08:09:37 PM
for me it is now a battle between A. -
http://jacksonville.craigslist.org/mcy/738073529.html
and B. -
http://www.atvtraderonline.com/find/listing/2007-POLARIS-PREDATOR-500-93148057
Theres a REAL clean predator around Omaha for 2000 bucks. Its an 04. 99.9% its stright deal too. If interested I could pick it up for ya and meet ya some where.
thanks so much preddy but drivin half way or more to omaha from here would cost me like 1/4 the price of the bike :lol:
im still lookin around i do have some questions about the stock suspension on the 04 predator from what i hear the anti dive anti squat suspension isnt all that great what do you think about it ???
03 and 04 Preds have no reverse :(
Quote from: Polarass525 on August 14, 2008, 09:26:22 AM
03 and 04 Preds have no reverse :(
but they through in cracked frames for free :mad:
Quote from: Colorado700R on August 14, 2008, 09:27:00 AM
Quote from: Polarass525 on August 14, 2008, 09:26:22 AM
03 and 04 Preds have no reverse :(
but they through in cracked frames for free :mad:
Thats JUST the 03 if they are ridden HARD or raced.
+1
04 too, unfortunately, I have first hand expierence of this :mad:
I would buy a 03-04 for a spare quad I've been looking for a while now and the prices are dropping fast.
Quote from: Colorado700R on August 14, 2008, 09:31:21 AM
04 too, unfortunately, I have first hand expierence of this :mad:
How in the flying FERK did you break an 04 frame??? I have rolled mine 8-10 times down a NASTY hill. Hit trees mid fourth gear that stoped the bike and sent me into a superman. Both mine and my buddys are 04's and have had the CRAP beat out of them. People still five me shit about hitting trees, I was talking about my raptor to a riding buddy and he asked with 72hp I will be able to make it to the top of the tree instead of half way up.
I hit a YFZ head on with my predator and it did 3700 dollars worth of dammage and all I got was a lightly bent up bumper. :rofl: 8)
If you break an 04 frame its either a manufacture defect or your doing something that a quad was NEVER intended to do.
04 frames are strong, dont let anyone eles fool you.
well what can you tell me about the 04 shocks and suspension as i questioned before what do you think of its anti-dive anti-squat suspension
Quote from: darkside94 on August 14, 2008, 10:38:06 AM
well what can you tell me about the 04 shocks and suspension as i questioned before what do you think of its anti-dive anti-squat suspension
I had stock suspension on my 04 predator for 2 years and had NO complaints. At all! launching at the dunes, MX track, XC, you name it and I put my predator through it. I never had any complaints with the stock suspension. Good Stuff.
I put a set of springs and a revlave and would launch 100' doubles with no problems!
Quote from: preddy08 on August 14, 2008, 10:20:25 AM
Quote from: Colorado700R on August 14, 2008, 09:31:21 AM
04 too, unfortunately, I have first hand expierence of this :mad:
How in the flying F :mad: ck did you break an 04 frame??? I have rolled mine 8-10 times down a NASTY hill. Hit trees mid fourth gear that stoped the bike and sent me into a superman. Both mine and my buddys are 04's and have had the CRAP beat out of them. People still five me shit about hitting trees, I was talking about my raptor to a riding buddy and he asked with 72hp I will be able to make it to the top of the tree instead of half way up.
I hit a YFZ head on with my predator and it did 3700 dollars worth of dammage and all I got was a lightly bent up bumper. :rofl: 8)
If you break an 04 frame its either a manufacture defect or your doing something that a quad was NEVER intended to do.
04 frames are strong, dont let anyone eles fool you.
Must of been a freak then, just happened jumping on a MX track ???
Quote from: preddy08 on August 14, 2008, 11:12:11 AM
Quote from: darkside94 on August 14, 2008, 10:38:06 AM
well what can you tell me about the 04 shocks and suspension as i questioned before what do you think of its anti-dive anti-squat suspension
I had stock suspension on my 04 predator for 2 years and had NO complaints. At all! launching at the dunes, MX track, XC, you name it and I put my predator through it. I never had any complaints with the stock suspension. Good Stuff.
I put a set of springs and a revlave and would launch 100' doubles with no problems!
ok i was just reading in some of the reviews they were saying that it would just spin and wouldnt get a good hookup
but i know that reviewers dont always give a good review. i would think i would like the anti squat for hill climbs though :)
Predators are good climbers :thumbs:
I've got some good videos of my buddys climbing a hill that is LITTERLY stright up!!
care to share???
Quote from: preddy08 on August 14, 2008, 11:52:17 AM
I've got some good videos of my buddys climbing a hill that is LITTERLY stright up!!
prove it. 8)
Quote from: darkside94 on August 14, 2008, 11:55:31 AM
care to share???
When I get home I'll up load it to youtube.
Here is a QUICK SHITTY vid of me racing at the local drags.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0K2qjIYZcJM
Heres one of the gravity cavity.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jwhuVeP0EY
cool gravity cavity!!! hey has any1 seen the new outlaws? they are sickkkkkkkkk that my be my next atv, the 525 single axle, not a fan of IRS
Quote from: Calexiraptor on August 14, 2008, 12:17:44 PM
cool gravity cavity!!! hey has any1 seen the new outlaws? they are sickkkkkkkkk that my be my next atv, the 525 single axle, not a fan of IRS
Thanks the face of that jump is 40+ feet tall!! Took about half a day to get the bawls to do it. Its quite the step up.
Quote from: Calexiraptor on August 14, 2008, 12:17:44 PM
cool gravity cavity!!! hey has any1 seen the new outlaws? they are sickkkkkkkkk that my be my next atv, the 525 single axle, not a fan of IRS
IMO they are now offically the ugliest sports quad, even worse than the 700XX :puke:
Quote from: Colorado700R on August 14, 2008, 12:24:26 PM
Quote from: Calexiraptor on August 14, 2008, 12:17:44 PM
cool gravity cavity!!! hey has any1 seen the new outlaws? they are sickkkkkkkkk that my be my next atv, the 525 single axle, not a fan of IRS
IMO they are now offically the ugliest sports quad, even worse than the 700XX :puke:
I told peels to stop selling you that rock!! I think they look cool
im with preddy i think they are different but i love them
i would love to have a 525S but polaris is money crazed ::)
new outlaw is the ugliest thing ive ever seen along with the 700xx
i like everything about the outlaw asthetically except the front bumper
Quote from: kyledvor61 on August 14, 2008, 12:41:20 PM
new outlaw is the ugliest thing ive ever seen along with the 700xx
it kinda looks like the ktm, but i dont like how it looks AS IS, but with some race cut, no headlight, +3 arms, elkas, bumper.....one sick bikeee
Quote from: Calexiraptor on August 14, 2008, 01:35:48 PM
Quote from: kyledvor61 on August 14, 2008, 12:41:20 PM
new outlaw is the ugliest thing ive ever seen along with the 700xx
it kinda looks like the ktm, but i dont like how it looks AS IS, but with some race cut, no headlight, +3 arms, elkas, bumper.....one sick bikeee
the ktm? I'd get one and trim off the whole damn fender like the banshees :clap:
Quote from: kyledvor61 on August 14, 2008, 01:37:13 PM
Quote from: Calexiraptor on August 14, 2008, 01:35:48 PM
Quote from: kyledvor61 on August 14, 2008, 12:41:20 PM
new outlaw is the ugliest thing ive ever seen along with the 700xx
it kinda looks like the ktm, but i dont like how it looks AS IS, but with some race cut, no headlight, +3 arms, elkas, bumper.....one sick bikeee
the ktm? I'd get one and trim off the whole damn fender like the banshees :clap:
+1
heres some more videos for ya. Nothing special, just dicking around.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOH15TlLErQ
Notice my buddy rides a wheelie out of the first jump.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXZjI8pNNsw
Quote from: Colorado700R on August 14, 2008, 12:24:26 PM
Quote from: Calexiraptor on August 14, 2008, 12:17:44 PM
cool gravity cavity!!! hey has any1 seen the new outlaws? they are sickkkkkkkkk that my be my next atv, the 525 single axle, not a fan of IRS
IMO they are now offically the ugliest sports quad, even worse than the 700XX :puke:
I think they are pretty good looking. They look between the KTM and LTR. The best part about it is they are all metric now + the IRS is now 10lbs lighter than the Raptor now. I talked to Darrel Rath when I went home and he helped design it. They are also starting a bunch of new race teams this year. The IRS will be getting Fox Podium X shocks all the way around too. :clap:
i wish they would make the outlaw fuel injected
to me that would be one bad ass quad if its not enough already
does anyone know of some outlaw 525 dynos?
Quote from: Polarass525 on August 15, 2008, 04:39:25 AM
Quote from: Colorado700R on August 14, 2008, 12:24:26 PM
Quote from: Calexiraptor on August 14, 2008, 12:17:44 PM
cool gravity cavity!!! hey has any1 seen the new outlaws? they are sickkkkkkkkk that my be my next atv, the 525 single axle, not a fan of IRS
IMO they are now offically the ugliest sports quad, even worse than the 700XX :puke:
I think they are pretty good looking. They look between the KTM and LTR. The best part about it is they are all metric now + the IRS is now 10lbs lighter than the Raptor now. I talked to Darrel Rath when I went home and he helped design it. They are also starting a bunch of new race teams this year. The IRS will be getting Fox Podium X shocks all the way around too. :clap:
Well you own a Polaris, so your grip on reality is loose anyway :lol:
alll raptor owners are quad prejudice :hang:
Quote from: darkside94 on August 18, 2008, 11:18:14 AM
alll raptor owners are quad prejudice :hang:
this is a raptor site... :confused: :lol:
at least your not like most honda owners
have the worst shit and they stilll wont le go of it
Quote from: Peels660 on August 18, 2008, 01:30:59 PM
Quote from: darkside94 on August 18, 2008, 11:18:14 AM
alll raptor owners are quad prejudice :hang:
and.....?
no were not. we just know we have superiour quad. :lol:
just kiddin guys
not so prejudice, just personal opinion, and Polarass knows I'm just giving him shit.
but for me the Yamaha wins in Fit and Finish, quality, and the FI.
The Outlaws can be fast too, just depends how much coin you through at them.
haha well why dont you guys give me one of your raptors and make me a loyal fanboy :thumbs:
>:D
Quote from: Peels660 on August 18, 2008, 01:38:09 PM
Quote from: BRAD on August 18, 2008, 01:33:25 PM
Quote from: Peels660 on August 18, 2008, 01:30:59 PM
Quote from: darkside94 on August 18, 2008, 11:18:14 AM
alll raptor owners are quad prejudice :hang:
and.....?
no were not. we just know we have superiour quad. :lol:
just kiddin guys
no you're not :rofl:
ok im not. i was just tryin to make you guys feel alittle better about yourselfs
Quote from: darkside94 on August 18, 2008, 02:44:37 PM
haha well why dont you guys give me one of your raptors and make me a loyal fanboy :thumbs:
>:D
No spare Raptors here but I know where there's a Blaster for cheap ???
no thank you
those lil things ARE FUN though
im gettin ready to commence the parent bugging :bash:
If your really nice they will know somethings up :lol:
I guess the parent bugging is better than bugging the wife. It was a lot easier talking the parents into something back in the day :(.
HEY` I`m a 700 raptor rider myself, my son had a 2006 predator red/black " nothing but problems " from rear seals, to rear hubs, constant break-downs. He spent most of the time pushing it than riding. I just got rid of it on AUG/ 19/08 and I offered a used "06" 660 and he went for a Z-400 instead. I was a big fan of polaris most of my riding life, around 20 years to be exact and I swore by them, from my scrambler 500 to my sons predator, even with all the problems. One day a buddy of mine bought a " 08 700 raptor " I went for a 15 minute test ride and guess what I did! RAPTOR 700, The 500 is in the garage, getting ready for snow plowing & the predator was put out of it`s misery!!!! 20 yrs on a polaris and bragged! 15 minutes on a raptor and I became speech-lesssss!!!!
Quote from: brokk 700 on August 20, 2008, 05:59:59 PM
HEY` I`m a 700 raptor rider myself, my son had a 2006 predator red/black " nothing but problems " from rear seals, to rear hubs, constant break-downs. He spent most of the time pushing it than riding. I just got rid of it on AUG/ 19/08 and I offered a used "06" 660 and he went for a Z-400 instead. I was a big fan of polaris most of my riding life, around 20 years to be exact and I swore by them, from my scrambler 500 to my sons predator, even with all the problems. One day a buddy of mine bought a " 08 700 raptor " I went for a 15 minute test ride and guess what I did! RAPTOR 700, The 500 is in the garage, getting ready for snow plowing & the predator was put out of it`s misery!!!! 20 yrs on a polaris and bragged! 15 minutes on a raptor and I became speech-lesssss!!!!
quote of the day :grin_nod:
+1 :cheers: :rockon:
Quote from: brokk 700 on August 20, 2008, 05:59:59 PM
HEY` I`m a 700 raptor rider myself, my son had a 2006 predator red/black " nothing but problems " from rear seals, to rear hubs, constant break-downs. He spent most of the time pushing it than riding. I just got rid of it on AUG/ 19/08 and I offered a used "06" 660 and he went for a Z-400 instead. I was a big fan of polaris most of my riding life, around 20 years to be exact and I swore by them, from my scrambler 500 to my sons predator, even with all the problems. One day a buddy of mine bought a " 08 700 raptor " I went for a 15 minute test ride and guess what I did! RAPTOR 700, The 500 is in the garage, getting ready for snow plowing & the predator was put out of it`s misery!!!! 20 yrs on a polaris and bragged! 15 minutes on a raptor and I became speech-lesssss!!!!
atta-boy. same experience for me. One ride=sold!
I'll give you the same. I've replaced a ton of parts so far, but the Predator not one problem.
Quote from: Polarass525 on August 20, 2008, 09:10:52 PM
I'll give you the same. I've replaced a ton of parts so far, but the Predator not one problem.
Have friendshere with polaris's, Honda's, Rappy's, YFZ's, KTM's, etc
All the 450's cost a bit more to keep going, the Honda is considered the worst for longevity & reliability.
The Rappy's have been the best, & the Polais/KTM's next.
The guy who has had to spend the most on his bike was a guy with a YFZ that managed to inhale sand thru the breather!!
Ride what suits you.
I'm 195cm & 118kg, the rappy is sweet for me, the preddy doesn't suit me, nor the outlaw 525 (but was impressed by it's quality of ride over rough trails) & the 450's are too small.
Love the KTM's but they feel very small too, but would love to have the money to build a hot 540!