Looks like the new 09 line up will be here June 6th at 12pm eastern. :thumbs:
http://www.yamaha-motor.com/sport/products/lifestylehome/home.aspx
Quote from: Socalrappy700 on June 03, 2008, 11:05:07 AM
Looks like the new 09 line up will be here June 6th at 12pm eastern. :thumbs:
http://www.yamaha-motor.com/sport/products/lifestylehome/home.aspx
Cool!
~Brian
I remember when the outlaw was FIRST was unvailed. We (the guys at predatorowners.com) had an insider that worked for polaris that was at the dealer show that snook us some camera phone shots before ANYONE eles know about it. Pretty cool, there was 250+members online at 1 in the morning. The thread make 20 pages in a matter of and hour or two.
Not even yamahwheels 'er I mean dirtwheels knew what it looked like :P
Nice! We need an insider!
I have tickets for the dealer show next year in indy. :thumbs:
:'( :'( :'( 3 DAAAAAAYS ????!!!! :'( :'( :'(
So long.... :mad:
anyone know if the yfz is gonna be injected yet? so i can go buy one.
Yamaha is disclosing little about the 2009 Raptor 700 but promises to unveil a product with impressive features, and a special edition that goes beyond color choice.
"Our development team worked tirelessly with product manufacturers and utilized Internet forum groups to make improvements riders said they were looking for," said Genuine Yamaha Technology Racing division president Genichi Kawakami.
"The RF edition will provide the resources required to obtain a broader reach and attract more hard core enthusiasts. It will have a stronger motor, offer more to the technical rider, keep the Raptor platform up-to-date and bring additional features to the Raptor riding community."
Quote from: Headrope on June 03, 2008, 12:15:07 PM
Yamaha is disclosing little about the 2009 Raptor 700 but promises to unveil a product with impressive features, and a special edition that goes beyond color choice.
"Our development team worked tirelessly with product manufacturers and utilized Internet forum groups to make improvements riders said they were looking for," said Genuine Yamaha Technology Racing division president Genichi Kawakami.
"The RF edition will provide the resources required to obtain a broader reach and attract more hard core enthusiasts. It will have a stronger motor, offer more to the technical rider, keep the Raptor platform up-to-date and bring additional features to the Raptor riding community."
Nice post!!! So where did you get that info from?
And what is an RF edition?
so that means if i get a new one my bolt on wont bolt over :( that makes me sad :mad:
I typed it up myself. I'm a writer.
I meant it as a joke. I thought the name of the GYTR guy would have given it away (Genichi Kawakami was the founder of Yamaha Motors; the guy who put Yamaha bikes on the map).
There is no RF edition that I'm aware of. But there is an RF, from which I took the everything will become better information: "How will ATV.com help this community? .... They will host the site on better servers, offer more technical resources to address technical issues, help keep the forum up-to-date and bring more forum features to our community."
Perhaps it's too soon to make jokes considering the situation? If so my bad.
so theres not gonna be a super se :'(
Quote from: Headrope on June 03, 2008, 03:32:18 PM
I typed it up myself. I'm a writer.
I meant it as a joke. I thought the name of the GYTR guy would have given it away (Genichi Kawakami was the founder of Yamaha Motors; the guy who put Yamaha bikes on the map).
There is no RF edition that I'm aware of. But there is an RF, from which I took the everything will become better information: "How will ATV.com help this community? .... They will host the site on better servers, offer more technical resources to address technical issues, help keep the forum up-to-date and bring more forum features to our community."
Perhaps it's too soon to make jokes considering the situation? If so my bad.
Nice work, I didn't catch any of it. Good one bro!!! :clap:
LOL right over our heads. So we can't see this shit till Noon or Midnight ? 12PM always confused me...
12 noon EST is 11 central, 9 pacific time.
So, like a half an hour ?
25 more minutes!
~Brian
25 minutes.
Quote from: Socalrappy700 on June 06, 2008, 09:35:47 AM
25 minutes.
we are like little kids at christmas. only 20 more minutes. :thumbs:
T minus 15:00
~Brian
9 min
7 minutes!
~Brian
6
4 more!
~Brian
2 more minutes!
~Brian
60 seconds!
~Brian
I hope there is no change, so you will look silly. :P
The 450 is NOT fi and the new raptor SE is HOT!!
I want that raptor......... :clap:
Here is whats new for the raptor SE
Raptor 700R Special Edition includes wave-style rear brake disc, dealer-installed GYTR® front grab bar and heel guards, plus special graphics and colors.
America's best-selling sport ATV becomes the first with a digital meter. Riders have plenty of information available at a glance, including speedometer, dual trip meters, odometer, clock and engine warning indicators, plus neutral and reverse indicators.
And its hot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2009 Raptor 700SE
(http://www.yamaha-motor.com/assets/content/images/600/09MS_Raptor700R_se_S3_96b757c5.jpg)
~Brian
Quote from: Flynbyu on June 06, 2008, 10:03:56 AM
2009 Raptor 700SE
(http://www.yamaha-motor.com/assets/content/images/600/09MS_Raptor700R_se_S3_96b757c5.jpg)
~Brian
OMFG....towel, please. :jerkoff:
Tricked out 07 SE2 for sale!!
:lol: :lol: :lol:
Bad thing, it's black and black shows scratched like a mofo.
It's pimp as shit though!
WTF? Now fuel injection for the 450. They are going to be loosing more business to Suzuki.
~Brian
That is so f'in sexy! It sucks that black doesn't look as good after a few rides. But I wonder what the SE2 will look like for this year.
Quote from: Flynbyu on June 06, 2008, 10:07:42 AM
Bad thing, it's black and black shows scratched like a mofo.
It's pimp as shit though!
WTF? No fuel injection for the 450. They are going to be loosing more business to Suzuki.
~Brian
Yeah, thats going to hurt.
2009 Raptors feature a new digital meter.
New options for 2009:
*Raptor 700R is now the first sport ATV with a digital meter. Newly designed meter provides speedometer, dual trip meters, odometer, clock, warning indicators for coolant and low fuel, plus neutral and reverse indicators.
*New SOQI piggyback shocks have 5mm longer stroke for excellent sport-riding comfort, with high- and low-speed compression adjustability, rebound and preload adjustability, and 9.1-inch travel.
*Thumb throttle lever has a new, smooth shape for a feel riders will appreciate, with less fatigue at the end of the day.
Front-end styling has been updated, with a new look for the front cowl.
*Special Edition gets a wave-type rear disc for great braking ability and race-ready looks, plus special front grab bar and footwells.
~Brian
also, they've fixed the baby raptor. raptor 90 has dual a-arms. I know what my boy is gettin for xmas :thumbs:
Quote from: Flynbyu on June 06, 2008, 10:09:16 AM
2009 Raptors feature a new digital meter.
~Brian
saw that-sweet.
(http://www.yamaha-motor.com/assets/content/images/600/09MS_Raptor90_boy_S2_f68adc6e.jpg)
New Raptor 90.
~Brian
Front brake master cylinder features an adjustable lever for increased comfort and feel
Is this new for 09?
Quote from: Flynbyu on June 06, 2008, 10:13:43 AM
(http://www.yamaha-motor.com/assets/content/images/600/09MS_Raptor90_boy_S2_f68adc6e.jpg)
New Raptor 90.
~Brian
Oh shit!!! Cole just jumped when he saw that!!! I'm gonna be poor again!! :lol:
Hadn't seen that color brian, nice. Yep, he's gettin one. The raptor 80 was kaka, 90 looks like they've fixed all the stuff I didn't like, and, it has CVT belt.
The suspension is the shiz on the 90.
Looks like a nice little bike! It should compete with the Predator 90 very well.
~Brian
Quote from: Flynbyu on June 06, 2008, 10:20:54 AM
The suspension is the shiz on the 90.
Looks like a nice little bike! It should compete with the Predator 90 very well.
~Brian
Cole is just staring at that picture asking me "is that mine?" :rofl:
I think you gave my son his first boner Brian, thanks! :confused:
:lol:
Quote from: Colorado700R on June 06, 2008, 10:27:04 AM
Quote from: Flynbyu on June 06, 2008, 10:20:54 AM
The suspension is the shiz on the 90.
Looks like a nice little bike! It should compete with the Predator 90 very well.
~Brian
Cole is just staring at that picture asking me "is that mine?" :rofl:
I think you gave my son his first boner Brian, thanks! :confused:
:lol:
:rofl: I wonder if it is related to other quads, like predator, or can am ds90? Just a thought.
Raptor 90 has a conveinent plug in for the CDI as riders progress :thumbs:
Quote from: Colorado700R on June 06, 2008, 10:27:04 AM
Quote from: Flynbyu on June 06, 2008, 10:20:54 AM
The suspension is the shiz on the 90.
Looks like a nice little bike! It should compete with the Predator 90 very well.
~Brian
Cole is just staring at that picture asking me "is that mine?" :rofl:
I think you gave my son his first boner Brian, thanks! :confused:
:lol:
It didn't even involve porn. You should be proud!
~Brian
Diggin the red/white/black color scheme on the plain 700, not bad.
Can't believe yfz450 still unchanged. I was hoping for Wolverine 450 changes too. Grizzly 700 is still badass, but don't like the red SE.
Yamaha needs to evolve the 450 in a bad way.
~Brian
Quote from: Peels660 on June 06, 2008, 10:34:40 AM
Diggin the red/white/black color scheme on the plain 700, not bad.
Can't believe yfz450 still unchanged. I was hoping for Wolverine 450 changes too. Grizzly 700 is still badass, but don't like the red SE.
+1 on the white non-se. Looks like the exact graphics from the '05 660. That SE package is mean lookin ! Love it.
Quote from: Flynbyu on June 06, 2008, 10:36:09 AM
Yamaha needs to evolve the 450 in a bad way.
~Brian
No doubt, although the magazines need to stop blowing smoke up Yami's ass saying that they're still competitive. I'm glad there not just lowering the quad to gain stablitiy like the suzuli though, it makes it real tough to trail a 450 when its that low.
Aaron
Quote from: Colorado700R on June 06, 2008, 10:44:17 AM
Quote from: Flynbyu on June 06, 2008, 10:36:09 AM
Yamaha needs to evolve the 450 in a bad way.
~Brian
No doubt, although the magazines need to stop blowing smoke up Yami's ass saying that they're still competitive. I'm glad there not just lowering the quad to gain stablitiy like the suzuli though, it makes it real tough to trail a 450 when its that low.
Aaron
The Suzuki 450 has been out three years now?
Yamaha has had ample time to develop something. Especially having R&D with the Raptor's fuel injection system.
~Brian
Quote from: Flynbyu on June 06, 2008, 10:47:06 AM
Quote from: Colorado700R on June 06, 2008, 10:44:17 AM
Quote from: Flynbyu on June 06, 2008, 10:36:09 AM
Yamaha needs to evolve the 450 in a bad way.
~Brian
No doubt, although the magazines need to stop blowing smoke up Yami's ass saying that they're still competitive. I'm glad there not just lowering the quad to gain stablitiy like the suzuli though, it makes it real tough to trail a 450 when its that low.
Aaron
The Suzuki 450 has been out three years now?
Yamaha has had ample time to develop something. Especially having R&D with the Raptor's fuel injection system.
~Brian
2010 YFZ 450 449cc with direct MPI (Closed loop, ofcourse) :grin_nod:
Quote from: Colorado700R on June 06, 2008, 10:49:10 AM
Quote from: Flynbyu on June 06, 2008, 10:47:06 AM
Quote from: Colorado700R on June 06, 2008, 10:44:17 AM
Quote from: Flynbyu on June 06, 2008, 10:36:09 AM
Yamaha needs to evolve the 450 in a bad way.
~Brian
No doubt, although the magazines need to stop blowing smoke up Yami's ass saying that they're still competitive. I'm glad there not just lowering the quad to gain stablitiy like the suzuli though, it makes it real tough to trail a 450 when its that low.
Aaron
The Suzuki 450 has been out three years now?
Yamaha has had ample time to develop something. Especially having R&D with the Raptor's fuel injection system.
~Brian
2010 YFZ 450 449cc with direct MPI (Closed loop, ofcourse) :grin_nod:
Yeah, along with the fuel injected two-stroke Banshee.
:lol:
~Brian
wish i had the gauges :( and the SE looks freakin sweet :rofl: :nana:
did you guys see the grizzly 550? Can be had with EPS as well. Cool.
Quote from: Peels660 on June 06, 2008, 11:15:28 AM
did you guys see the grizzly 550? Can be had with EPS as well. Cool.
Nice utility!
~Brian
I still don't understand why they cannot treat the black plastic so it holds up like the faux carbon fiber hoods they put on the '06 SE. Both my hoods are as shiny as the day I bought them. And they've been through some serious shit.
If they could do that the black '09 would be incredible.
Quote from: Headrope on June 06, 2008, 11:48:19 AM
I still don't understand why they cannot treat the black plastic so it holds up like the faux carbon fiber hoods they put on the '06 SE. Both my hoods are as shiny as the day I bought them. And they've been through some serious shit.
If they could do that the black '09 would be incredible.
+1
No doubt.
~Brian
That new red Grizz is sick ! I want one SO DAMN BAD -um, for the woman, of course. :grin_nod:
I'm glad they put out that 550 too. That's a good bike - and they didn't take away the key features because it's not their top-of-the line like manufacturers sometimes do. That's nice. Ain't a whole lot cheaper than the 700 though.
Yamaha is stupid not putting the FI onto the 450. Seriously , what are they thinking ? They're losing hard core Blue riders. Honda hasn't done it yet either have they ? Once Big Red does it, they'll have to - period.
WIFE FOR SALE!!..........ummm i mean wife for lease option!!...........ok ok i realize i can't sell the wife for the new 09' 700 SE but damn......
Quote from: SegKast on June 06, 2008, 12:43:20 PM
That new red Grizz is sick ! I want one SO DAMN BAD -um, for the woman, of course. :grin_nod:
I'm glad they put out that 550 too. That's a good bike - and they didn't take away the key features because it's not their top-of-the line like manufacturers sometimes do. That's nice. Ain't a whole lot cheaper than the 700 though.
Yamaha is stupid not putting the FI onto the 450. Seriously , what are they thinking ? They're losing hard core Blue riders. Honda hasn't done it yet either have they ? Once Big Red does it, they'll have to - period.
my buddy said he heard something about Yam having trouble with FI being too "twitchy" on tracks. So they prefer to stay with the carb. for better response. Sounds like it should be opposite to me.
Quote from: robkd on June 06, 2008, 01:13:23 PM
WIFE FOR SALE!!..........ummm i mean wife for lease option!!...........ok ok i realize i can't sell the wife for the new 09' 700 SE but damn......
You like that se......... :confused: lol Jk different people like different things.
I'm glad they didnt update the YFZ so I dont feel outdated :lol: :lol:
i think that se if freakin sweet! maybe ill be the first to have it on here, anyone know when they come out?
also here what the new lcd gauge looks like :thumbs:
(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c26/savage_27/r700_meter1.jpg)
i really like the new indash digital meter, it would have been worth waiting to get my 08 for the 09's. i wonder if there would be anyway to get the new meter for an 08 in the future?
im pretty sure theyll make a kit for it. im questioning if i should get the se, looks sweet but the scratches will suck, also since 09's are coming they might have a sale on the 08's so they should be even cheaper??? ???
That hood looks really futuristic to me for some reason. :nana:
ya i guess all the glossy black stuff and real sharp points on it ???
Quote from: 700rSE on June 06, 2008, 07:59:54 PM
also here what the new lcd gauge looks like :thumbs:
(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c26/savage_27/r700_meter1.jpg)
ERMAHGERD, that is sweet! i know what im gettin when my 350 is paid off lol... but it will be like a 2012 by then haha
luckily im selli ncause that dash looks awsome but
THAT HOOD IS UGLY AS SHIT!!!
why are you sellin RK?
Showed my wife the page after work, she is on board to get the boy that Rappy 90 for Xmas :clap: Lucky lil' bastard. :lol:
I'm thinking awful hard about sayin bye-bye to the 660 then too. Not for the SE though, couldn't deal with the black, I ride the crap outta my quads. I would go Blue Raptor all the way, just really diggin the gauge package-great idea, easy upgrade by yamaha.
Quote from: RR34 on June 07, 2008, 09:00:22 AM
why are you sellin RK?
no palces to ride quads round here :(
im gonna get me a bike. theres an awsome track right near me thats bikes only but the track is worth having a bike. ive also been wanting a bike for a while.
this is the track
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4YWN3L2a7w&feature=related
Quote from: who else but rk on June 07, 2008, 09:58:31 AM
Quote from: RR34 on June 07, 2008, 09:00:22 AM
why are you sellin RK?
no palces to ride quads round here :(
im gonna get me a bike. theres an awsome track right near me thats bikes only but the track is worth having a bike. ive also been wanting a bike for a while.
this is the track
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4YWN3L2a7w&feature=related
damn that track is bitchin. same here though, i have about 5 really REALLY nice tracks all within 30 min of my house and they are all BIKE ONLY. we have to go so far for a good quad track. plus i only have one friend to ride quads with besides my dad and brother. and hes 10 years older than me. but i think ive gotten too good on a quad to give it up now so.... ??? ??? ::)
My buddy was gonna order a 09 YFZ if they were FI, yesterday he decided to get a KFX450 instead. I gotta admit, its a sharp bike!
Quote from: who else but rk on June 07, 2008, 08:49:50 AM
luckily im selli ncause that dash looks awsome but
THAT HOOD IS UGLY AS SHIT!!!
shouldnt be to hard to sell a famous quad :rofl:
Not dig'n the looks of the SE ???
Michael
I do think that the meter on my 08' would be cool but not sure about how much it would distract me. I would constantly be looking at it, not to mention thats just more weight(as little as it is) that i dont want. Its bad enough trying to build the bike to pull me around. I am 6'6" and 250 so it takes a little extra giddy up.
Quote from: robkd on June 08, 2008, 09:36:20 AM
I do think that the meter on my 08' would be cool but not sure about how much it would distract me. I would constantly be looking at it, not to mention thats just more weight(as little as it is) that i dont want. Its bad enough trying to build the bike to pull me around. I am 6'6" and 250 so it takes a little extra giddy up.
I like the gauges :thumbs: you don't need anymore giddy up than what it comes with stock to pull you around. :grin_nod:
Michael
Quote from: robkd on June 08, 2008, 09:36:20 AM
I do think that the meter on my 08' would be cool but not sure about how much it would distract me. I would constantly be looking at it, not to mention thats just more weight(as little as it is) that i dont want. Its bad enough trying to build the bike to pull me around. I am 6'6" and 250 so it takes a little extra giddy up.
ur worried about adding less then a pound to a 450 pound quad :confused:
nah not really worried about it to much cuz i am enough weight on the bike...lol....my biggest worry is that it would distract me to much, but maybe those of you that have them could weigh in on that one.....
Quote from: robkd on June 08, 2008, 08:04:10 PM
nah not really worried about it to much cuz i am enough weight on the bike...lol....my biggest worry is that it would distract me to much, but maybe those of you that have them could weigh in on that one.....
:rofl: my adhd ass would be starin at that shit too much too :rofl:
Quote from: who else but rk on June 08, 2008, 09:48:53 PM
Quote from: robkd on June 08, 2008, 08:04:10 PM
nah not really worried about it to much cuz i am enough weight on the bike...lol....my biggest worry is that it would distract me to much, but maybe those of you that have them could weigh in on that one.....
:rofl: my adhd ass would be starin at that shit too much too :rofl:
+1 :rofl: and.....now, you have something to look at while doin a wheelie.
Quote from: who else but rk on June 07, 2008, 09:58:31 AM
Quote from: RR34 on June 07, 2008, 09:00:22 AM
why are you sellin RK?
no palces to ride quads round here :(
im gonna get me a bike. theres an awsome track right near me thats bikes only but the track is worth having a bike. ive also been wanting a bike for a while.
this is the track
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4YWN3L2a7w&feature=related
that tracks badass
i am with ya on the adhd thing.........i would stare at it and crash probably and i don't need any help there i do that enough trying to do stupid stuff anyways.....
For me I guess I like the se and the new dash. I don't think the hood is that big at all. I'll make sure to see on in real life to see if it bugs me.
I think the dash is a great idea. Several people install this as an aftermarket add, so kudos to Yamaha for adding it.
Shame on Yamaha for not making the YFZ450 a fuel injected ride.
~Brian
But there is one down side, no tach. That kinda bugs me.
And who knows why they didn't go efi. But even with carbs they are still the fastest 450 out there.
Quote from: Socalrappy700 on June 11, 2008, 09:55:58 AM
But there is one down side, no tach. That kinda bugs me.
And who knows why they didn't go efi. But even with carbs they are still the fastest 450 out there.
True.
I guess it's the theory of "If it ain't broke, don't fix it".
~Brian
Quote from: Flynbyu on June 11, 2008, 09:57:19 AM
Quote from: Socalrappy700 on June 11, 2008, 09:55:58 AM
But there is one down side, no tach. That kinda bugs me.
And who knows why they didn't go efi. But even with carbs they are still the fastest 450 out there.
True.
I guess it's the theory of "If it ain't broke, don't fix it".
~Brian
And I'm sure the carb maker has some "money" into them.
Quote from: 700rSE on June 06, 2008, 07:59:54 PM
also here what the new lcd gauge looks like :thumbs:
(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c26/savage_27/r700_meter1.jpg)
Not sure if i like the new dash till i see it in person.Looks very much like the Yamaha jetski's dash :lol:
I just wish it had a tach. I hope that gets added soon.
Quote from: Socalrappy700 on June 11, 2008, 10:45:07 AM
I just wish it had a tach. I hope that gets added soon.
Next year maybe :grin_nod: ,just like the 450 guys will be saying next year maybe for the FI :lol:
Quote from: shrimpy21 on June 11, 2008, 10:50:01 AM
Quote from: Socalrappy700 on June 11, 2008, 10:45:07 AM
I just wish it had a tach. I hope that gets added soon.
Next year maybe :grin_nod: ,just like the 450 guys will be saying next year maybe for the FI :lol:
yeah, I'm not sure what happened there.
Quote from: Socalrappy700 on June 11, 2008, 10:51:25 AM
Quote from: shrimpy21 on June 11, 2008, 10:50:01 AM
Quote from: Socalrappy700 on June 11, 2008, 10:45:07 AM
I just wish it had a tach. I hope that gets added soon.
Next year maybe :grin_nod: ,just like the 450 guys will be saying next year maybe for the FI :lol:
yeah, I'm not sure what happened there.
I really dont understand the big fuss about the FI. If you have ever rode a WELL tuned FCR carb and then step on a raptor there really is not that much difference between the two.
But hell, that just my humble opinion.
Quote from: preddy08 on June 11, 2008, 11:12:44 AM
Quote from: Socalrappy700 on June 11, 2008, 10:51:25 AM
Quote from: shrimpy21 on June 11, 2008, 10:50:01 AM
Quote from: Socalrappy700 on June 11, 2008, 10:45:07 AM
I just wish it had a tach. I hope that gets added soon.
Next year maybe :grin_nod: ,just like the 450 guys will be saying next year maybe for the FI :lol:
yeah, I'm not sure what happened there.
I really dont understand the big fuss about the FI. If you have ever rode a WELL tuned FCR carb and then step on a raptor there really is not that much difference between the two.
But hell, that just my humble opinion.
Who asked you, get back in your pen.
Quote from: preddy08 on June 11, 2008, 11:12:44 AM
Quote from: Socalrappy700 on June 11, 2008, 10:51:25 AM
Quote from: shrimpy21 on June 11, 2008, 10:50:01 AM
Quote from: Socalrappy700 on June 11, 2008, 10:45:07 AM
I just wish it had a tach. I hope that gets added soon.
Next year maybe :grin_nod: ,just like the 450 guys will be saying next year maybe for the FI :lol:
yeah, I'm not sure what happened there.
I really dont understand the big fuss about the FI. If you have ever rode a WELL tuned FCR carb and then step on a raptor there really is not that much difference between the two.
But hell, that just my humble opinion.
Carbs are ok (I still like min just fine) but,
I think we're all just rooting for yamaha to keep up with the other manufacturers. :thumbs:
I really only like FI for the "plug and play" factor. No warming up, removing plastic rejetting, etc.
Quote from: Peels660 on June 11, 2008, 11:18:27 AM
Quote from: preddy08 on June 11, 2008, 11:12:44 AM
Quote from: Socalrappy700 on June 11, 2008, 10:51:25 AM
Quote from: shrimpy21 on June 11, 2008, 10:50:01 AM
Quote from: Socalrappy700 on June 11, 2008, 10:45:07 AM
I just wish it had a tach. I hope that gets added soon.
Next year maybe :grin_nod: ,just like the 450 guys will be saying next year maybe for the FI :lol:
yeah, I'm not sure what happened there.
I really dont understand the big fuss about the FI. If you have ever rode a WELL tuned FCR carb and then step on a raptor there really is not that much difference between the two.
But hell, that just my humble opinion.
Carbs are ok (I still like min just fine) but,
I think we're all just rooting for yamaha to keep up with the other manufacturers. :thumbs:
I really only like FI for the "plug and play" factor. No warming up, removing plastic rejetting, etc.
Plus comparing raptors efi to a well tuned carb on a 450 is apples and oranges. I would like to see a well tuned carb 450 and then try the same but with efi.
I would almost bet they are working on that already. Probably not enough gain to warrant the extra dough it would cost to produce.
Quote from: Peels660 on June 11, 2008, 11:32:42 AM
I would almost bet they are working on that already. Probably not enough gain to warrant the extra dough it would cost to produce.
Thats what my money is on.
I went with my buddy to the stealership last week and we were discussing our disappointment in regards to the 09 YFZ450. The dealer said that the rumours about a 500cc four stroke twin banshee are true, and that yamaha is trying to tame the motor because its too much for a quad right now (He said it's pushing 100hp). He said he got his info from Yamaha itself, but I think the guy is just a :jerkoff:
Quote from: Colorado700R on June 11, 2008, 01:07:47 PM
I went with my buddy to the stealership last week and we were discussing our disappointment in regards to the 09 YFZ450. The dealer said that the rumours about a 500cc four stroke twin banshee are true, and that yamaha is trying to tame the motor because its too much for a quad right now (He said it's pushing 100hp). He said he got his info from Yamaha itself, but I think the guy is just a :jerkoff:
You'll always hear those stories about someone has a guy on the "inside" Usually BS.
Quote from: Socalrappy700 on June 11, 2008, 01:15:25 PM
Quote from: Colorado700R on June 11, 2008, 01:07:47 PM
I went with my buddy to the stealership last week and we were discussing our disappointment in regards to the 09 YFZ450. The dealer said that the rumours about a 500cc four stroke twin banshee are true, and that yamaha is trying to tame the motor because its too much for a quad right now (He said it's pushing 100hp). He said he got his info from Yamaha itself, but I think the guy is just a :jerkoff:
You'll always hear those stories about someone has a guy on the "inside" Usually BS.
Agreed, and yamaha would be law suit central if they were to ever release a super high HP quad like that.
Quote from: Colorado700R on June 11, 2008, 01:29:05 PM
Quote from: Socalrappy700 on June 11, 2008, 01:15:25 PM
Quote from: Colorado700R on June 11, 2008, 01:07:47 PM
I went with my buddy to the stealership last week and we were discussing our disappointment in regards to the 09 YFZ450. The dealer said that the rumours about a 500cc four stroke twin banshee are true, and that yamaha is trying to tame the motor because its too much for a quad right now (He said it's pushing 100hp). He said he got his info from Yamaha itself, but I think the guy is just a :jerkoff:
You'll always hear those stories about someone has a guy on the "inside" Usually BS.
Agreed, and yamaha would be law suit central if they were to ever release a super high HP quad like that.
Thats why I call bs.
Quote from: Peels660 on June 11, 2008, 11:32:42 AM
I would almost bet they are working on that already. Probably not enough gain to warrant the extra dough it would cost to produce.
Looking on Yamaha's website more & more vehicles are being equipped with EFI, scooters & whatnot.......I predict EFI YFZ on 2010 ;)
New SOQI piggyback shocks have 5mm longer stroke for excellent sport-riding comfort, with high- and low-speed compression adjustability, rebound and preload adjustability, and 9.1-inch travel.
hmm, wonder how much better they'll be vs the current ones
Quote from: Socalrappy700 on June 03, 2008, 11:32:35 AM
Nice! We need an insider!
I have tickets for the dealer show next year in indy. :thumbs:
How? And please take me :thumbs:
Quote from: Sand84 on June 12, 2008, 12:13:02 AM
Quote from: Socalrappy700 on June 03, 2008, 11:32:35 AM
Nice! We need an insider!
I have tickets for the dealer show next year in indy. :thumbs:
How? And please take me :thumbs:
My buddy works for a dealer in cali that was able to score a few extra.
Lucky :(
Quote from: Sand84 on June 12, 2008, 11:18:59 AM
Lucky :(
I'll see what I can do. I'll make sure to let you know. But only if you walk over and hit dick in the back of the head....just for fun.
Quote from: Socalrappy700 on June 12, 2008, 11:21:24 AM
Quote from: Sand84 on June 12, 2008, 11:18:59 AM
Lucky :(
I'll see what I can do. I'll make sure to let you know. But only if you walk over and hit dick in the back of the head....just for fun.
Sweet :clap: Going to throw some Ice cubes :lol:
dang that new Raptor Se looks badass.