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Poll
Question: Should I buy a 2008 raptor and just buy an aftermarket speedo or wait for the 2009 raptor to come out?
Option 1: 2008 Raptor
Option 2: 2009 Raptor
Title: 08 or 09???
Post by: dgreenbluet on August 20, 2008, 01:15:06 PM
The speedometer is kinda a big deal to me so I dont know if I should just buy an 08 and get an after market one or just wait for the 09 to come out.  Are there any other advantages of the 09 that would make it a better buy than an 08?  Thanks guys
Title: Re: 08 or 09???
Post by: Colorado700R on August 20, 2008, 01:41:12 PM
I'd check the prices to help your decision.  A trail tech Vapor will do what you need, and a complete set-up with mount is ~$200.  I bet the '08s will sell for far less than 200 compared to the '09  :thumbs:
Title: Re: 08 or 09???
Post by: Krandall on August 20, 2008, 01:46:41 PM
plus, if you change the tire size either smaller or bigger, that's going to affect your speed anyways. :batman:

get an 08' and save yourself some cash. 8)
Title: Re: 08 or 09???
Post by: FoundArealQuad on August 20, 2008, 01:50:41 PM
I'd see what the price difference is going to be. If its within $500 go with the 09 :thumbs:
Title: Re: 08 or 09???
Post by: kyledvor61 on August 20, 2008, 02:14:58 PM
09 since the colors are pimp :clap:
Title: Re: 08 or 09???
Post by: Bert on August 20, 2008, 02:59:03 PM
On the 09 - the front shocks are slightly longer, adjustable front brake lever & the dash. IN 2008 the head casting had better flow as well.  I'm goin from memory,I think thats it  ???
Title: Re: 08 or 09???
Post by: Warren on August 20, 2008, 08:29:05 PM
my vote is for the 09. just because the new looks of them. i voted before reading what your looking for. but anyway. a friend of mine just bought a 08 raptor for about $6500 OTD i think he said it was. i would go with an 08 and just get the vapor kit.
Title: Re: 08 or 09???
Post by: BRAD on August 20, 2008, 09:21:35 PM
i would get the 08 and add the vapor kit to it. save you some money and you wont have to wait for the 09 to come out
Title: Re: 08 or 09???
Post by: Bert on August 20, 2008, 09:59:08 PM
Here's another option besides  TrailTech
http://www.raptorsource.com/forum/index.php?topic=1483.0
Title: Re: 08 or 09???
Post by: dgreenbluet on August 21, 2008, 06:13:31 AM
Quote from: Krandall on August 20, 2008, 01:46:41 PM
plus, if you change the tire size either smaller or bigger, that's going to affect your speed anyways. :batman:

get an 08' and save yourself some cash. 8)

i didnt even think about the tire size affecting the speedo...definitly somin to think about.  wouldnt there be some kinda way to adjust the speedo for tire size?  yamaha has to consider that people will change the tire sizes on it.
Title: Re: 08 or 09???
Post by: Bert on August 21, 2008, 07:20:25 AM
Quote from: dgreenbluet on August 21, 2008, 06:13:31 AM
Quote from: Krandall on August 20, 2008, 01:46:41 PM
plus, if you change the tire size either smaller or bigger, that's going to affect your speed anyways. :batman:

get an 08' and save yourself some cash. 8)

i didnt even think about the tire size affecting the speedo...definitly somin to think about.  wouldnt there be some kinda way to adjust the speedo for tire size?  yamaha has to consider that people will change the tire sizes on it.
If it can be hacked it still may take a while..... call Yamaha customer service, they should love that question  :lol:
Title: Re: 08 or 09???
Post by: Krandall on August 21, 2008, 07:49:23 AM
Quote from: dgreenbluet on August 21, 2008, 06:13:31 AM
Quote from: Krandall on August 20, 2008, 01:46:41 PM
plus, if you change the tire size either smaller or bigger, that's going to affect your speed anyways. :batman:

get an 08' and save yourself some cash. 8)

i didnt even think about the tire size affecting the speedo...definitly somin to think about.  wouldnt there be some kinda way to adjust the speedo for tire size?  yamaha has to consider that people will change the tire sizes on it.

The "Average" person doesn't change tire sizes though, just by looking @ the quads that roll around my parents place. The TrailTech I don't believe there's a way to configure it for tire size. Don't quote me on that. There's one Bert had posted on here that seems FAR supperior and you can calculate in tire sizes as well.
Title: Re: 08 or 09???
Post by: Colorado700R on August 21, 2008, 07:51:34 AM
The trail tech has a tire roll-out input setting, I believe it's in mm.  I remeber helping someone figure out the converstion.
Title: Re: 08 or 09???
Post by: Bert on August 21, 2008, 08:00:35 AM


Quote from: Bert on August 20, 2008, 09:59:08 PM
Here's another option besides  TrailTech
http://www.raptorsource.com/forum/index.php?topic=1483.0

dgreenbluet - This is what Krandall was talking about ^
Title: Re: 08 or 09???
Post by: dgreenbluet on August 22, 2008, 07:18:14 AM
Thanks for all the info guys, I'm in Iraq right now so I wont be able to get my quad till spring time when i get back but I think I'm gonna try to find an 08 with huge discounts on it and use all the extra cash on mods
Title: Re: 08 or 09???
Post by: Bert on August 22, 2008, 07:23:23 AM
Quote from: dgreenbluet on August 22, 2008, 07:18:14 AM
Thanks for all the info guys, I'm in Iraq right now so I wont be able to get my quad till spring time when i get back but I think I'm gonna try to find an 08 with huge discounts on it and use all the extra cash on mods
Check with the sponsors for great prices on mods  :clap:
Title: Re: 08 or 09???
Post by: FoundArealQuad on August 22, 2008, 07:51:19 AM
Got to love Iraq, right before you come back you start researching how to spend all the money you made :thumbs:
Title: Re: 08 or 09???
Post by: dgreenbluet on August 23, 2008, 06:34:57 AM
Quote from: Polarass525 on August 22, 2008, 07:51:19 AM
Got to love Iraq, right before you come back you start researching how to spend all the money you made :thumbs:

your damn right there, i havent even bought my quad yet and i already know the first 20mods im gonna do to it.  im gonna have a whole lot of brand new oem parts layn around.
Title: Re: 08 or 09???
Post by: Bert on August 23, 2008, 09:44:23 AM
Quote from: dgreenbluet on August 23, 2008, 06:34:57 AM
Quote from: Polarass525 on August 22, 2008, 07:51:19 AM
Got to love Iraq, right before you come back you start researching how to spend all the money you made :thumbs:

your damn right there, i havent even bought my quad yet and i already know the first 20mods im gonna do to it.  im gonna have a whole lot of brand new oem parts layn around.
Would you have any spare OEM wheels ?
Title: Re: 08 or 09???
Post by: dgreenbluet on August 23, 2008, 01:40:14 PM
maybe in 6 months
Title: Re: 08 or 09???
Post by: Bert on August 24, 2008, 05:57:18 AM
Where will you be riding?  Dirt/sand  ???
Title: Re: 08 or 09???
Post by: dgreenbluet on August 24, 2008, 07:50:09 AM
I'll be riding mostly in montana on the dirt trails but i will prolly make a few trips out to oregon for some sand rides.
Title: Re: 08 or 09???
Post by: Bert on August 24, 2008, 09:57:03 AM
I've driven through Montana & daydreamed about the riding being top notch  :)
Title: Re: 08 or 09???
Post by: Bert on August 24, 2008, 09:59:33 AM
What about St. Anthony's in Idaho ?  That must be close to you  ???

http://www.raptorsource.com/forum/index.php?topic=1456.0
Title: Re: 08 or 09???
Post by: FoundArealQuad on August 24, 2008, 05:08:57 PM
Quote from: dgreenbluet on August 23, 2008, 06:34:57 AM
Quote from: Polarass525 on August 22, 2008, 07:51:19 AM
Got to love Iraq, right before you come back you start researching how to spend all the money you made :thumbs:

your damn right there, i havent even bought my quad yet and i already know the first 20mods im gonna do to it.  im gonna have a whole lot of brand new oem parts layn around.
I hear you on that. Its about the only good thing about the place. I did not internet access for the first 8 months I was there. Then there were a lot new parts in the mail :lol:
Title: Re: 08 or 09???
Post by: EVL LS1 on August 24, 2008, 07:02:16 PM
just buy mine... has all the goodies already on it and hasn't been rode but twice this year =)
Title: Re: 08 or 09???
Post by: kyledvor61 on August 24, 2008, 08:02:43 PM
Quote from: EVL LS1 on August 24, 2008, 07:02:16 PM
just buy mine... has all the goodies already on it and hasn't been rode but twice this year =)

and its got a suhweet bumper
Title: Re: 08 or 09???
Post by: FoundArealQuad on August 25, 2008, 06:01:11 AM
Quote from: EVL LS1 on August 24, 2008, 07:02:16 PM
just buy mine... has all the goodies already on it and hasn't been rode but twice this year =)
I saw it on Craigs list. looks good I can't believe you're selling it :(
Title: Re: 08 or 09???
Post by: dgreenbluet on August 25, 2008, 06:40:51 AM
Quote from: EVL LS1 on August 24, 2008, 07:02:16 PM
just buy mine... has all the goodies already on it and hasn't been rode but twice this year =)

PM sent....


but yeah riding in montana is awesome, except for the high altitude robbing HP...but the views from the moutain tops makes it worrth it.
Title: Re: 08 or 09???
Post by: dgreenbluet on September 15, 2008, 07:59:46 AM
just thought i would update this and let everyone know i bought an 08 rappie with 10hrs on it yesterday for 4500!!! :thumbs: :rofl:
Title: Re: 08 or 09???
Post by: Colorado700R on September 15, 2008, 08:19:23 AM
Quote from: dgreenbluet on September 15, 2008, 07:59:46 AM
just thought i would update this and let everyone know i bought an 08 rappie with 10hrs on it yesterday for 4500!!! :thumbs: :rofl:

:clap:  awesome deal  :thumbs:

Congrats
Title: Re: 08 or 09???
Post by: Bert on September 15, 2008, 07:53:39 PM
What a steal  8)
Title: Re: 08 or 09???
Post by: FoundArealQuad on September 16, 2008, 01:13:38 PM
Nice :thumbs:
Title: Re: 08 or 09???
Post by: zx10r203 on September 16, 2008, 01:42:23 PM
Good choice!!! Saved yourself some cash!!!   I went with the 09 SE.  Couldn't resist!!!
As long as its a Raptor, buy it!!!!!!!

Title: Re: 08 or 09???
Post by: dgreenbluet on September 16, 2008, 02:17:04 PM
Quote from: zx10r203 on September 16, 2008, 01:42:23 PM
Good choice!!! Saved yourself some cash!!!   I went with the 09 SE.  Couldn't resist!!!
As long as its a Raptor, buy it!!!!!!!


yeah i love that color...i wish i could have gotten one but i couldn't pass up the deal so i guess im ridin in blue which is still cool...but those 09 SE's are freakn sweet
Title: Re: 08 or 09???
Post by: zx10r203 on September 16, 2008, 02:49:27 PM
Quote from: dgreenbluet on September 16, 2008, 02:17:04 PM
Quote from: zx10r203 on September 16, 2008, 01:42:23 PM
Good choice!!! Saved yourself some cash!!!   I went with the 09 SE.  Couldn't resist!!!
As long as its a Raptor, buy it!!!!!!!


yeah i love that color...i wish i could have gotten one but i couldn't pass up the deal so i guess im ridin in blue which is still cool...but those 09 SE's are freakn sweet

Blue is not bad.  But if you really want a different color you can change your plastics when they get too beat up!!
Title: Re: 08 or 09???
Post by: Colorado700R on September 16, 2008, 02:51:45 PM
"LET THE MODDING BEGIN"



Welcome to the empty wallets club  ;)
Title: Re: 08 or 09???
Post by: dgreenbluet on September 16, 2008, 03:53:43 PM
Quote from: Colorado700R on September 16, 2008, 02:51:45 PM
"LET THE MODDING BEGIN"



Welcome to the empty wallets club  ;)
lol i like the way you think

i already got a PCIII and a DynaTech Ignition, soo im off to a good start day 1
Title: Re: 08 or 09???
Post by: Bert on September 16, 2008, 06:13:10 PM
Quote from: dgreenbluet on September 16, 2008, 03:53:43 PM
i already got a PCIII and a DynaTech Ignition, soo im off to a good start day 1
:rofl:  Hilarious
When do you get to ride your quad?
Title: Re: 08 or 09???
Post by: dgreenbluet on September 17, 2008, 08:09:13 AM
Quote from: Bert on September 16, 2008, 06:13:10 PM
Quote from: dgreenbluet on September 16, 2008, 03:53:43 PM
i already got a PCIII and a DynaTech Ignition, soo im off to a good start day 1
:rofl:  Hilarious
When do you get to ride your quad?
dont till jan. when i get home from iraq but my dads got it and its makin sure it stays up and running good...soo im just gonna stock pile parts till i get back
Title: Re: 08 or 09???
Post by: zx10r203 on September 17, 2008, 03:34:19 PM
Quote from: Colorado700R on September 16, 2008, 02:51:45 PM
"LET THE MODDING BEGIN"



Welcome to the empty wallets club  ;)

I haven't been able to sleep since I got mine.  Keep thinking about what is next, what to buy, wants and needs... AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH  ok time to shop!!!!  :grin_nod:
Title: Re: 08 or 09???
Post by: Bert on September 17, 2008, 07:00:16 PM
dgreenbluet - Have you seen the CCP steering stabilizers?  :thumbs:
Title: Re: 08 or 09???
Post by: dgreenbluet on September 19, 2008, 08:19:03 AM
Quote from: Bert on September 17, 2008, 07:00:16 PM
dgreenbluet - Have you seen the CCP steering stabilizers?  :thumbs:

i think i read about them once, their like half the price of the other stabilizers...but im not sure if i would even need one
Title: Re: 08 or 09???
Post by: Bert on September 19, 2008, 07:18:53 PM
No you don't really need one, but I think you want one.... After getting a Precision I learned that the 1st mod on any of my machines will be a steering stab.
I like mine a lot   :lol:
Title: Re: 08 or 09???
Post by: Colorado700R on September 27, 2008, 07:28:37 PM
congrats again on you purchase, locking this thread down  :thumbs: