YFM EVOLUTION

[Segkast]

RAPTOR SOURCE DISCLAIMER:

Alright, I know my smilies are off for you bastards.... I'll go through and redo them when I get a few min... but in the meantime:

So, I'm curious to see the evolution of everyone's bikes. From dealer (or dude you bought it from) to your current build/mods, show and tell us how you've progressed from the stages from 'Bolt on Beginner' to 'Master Modder'. Post pics of the different stages if you have 'em !



STAGE 1:

I left the dealer w/ my brand new '05 YFM660R with nothin but paddles and fronts for the dunes. Took off on the 5 hour drive south to go break it in, in the sand on the coast :thumb: Popped my lid off


I left the Oregon Coast headed back north toward home, the whole 5 hours thinkin about how much I loved my new quad after comin off my old stock 300ex (nothin but shitty Sand Geckos on the back) CAN'T WAIT to get back to the sand... :sport:


STAGE 2:

I got some Nerfs for Christmas. SWEET, that's out of the way... I start researching the net for what Pipe to buy, along with whatever other cheap mods I could do, and run across Raptor Forum. I lurked for a while, learning what I could about the basic shit. I ended up purchasing a CT pipe, K&N Proflow, and a 12t sprocket.



   I ran this setup one trip in the sand w/ just the bolt-ons and got the bug BAD when I got back. This was about the time I joined up at RF to start posting. I bought a Billet Iron Cross tail light, shock covers, and a set of a-arm guards off a member. It was also around this time I decided I needed to have a wider setup to use the bike properly.



STAGE 3:

  So by now I've become quite a little post-whore, and can't stay off the damn forum, tryin to learn as much as possible, while generally BS'n and givin shit to RaptorKid's curb slammin ass :Hilarious: I took off my Nerfs, bars, and bumps and took 'em to the PC shop:





I found a good deal on e-bay and practically stole my i-5500 kid Brand New in Box from a guy who'd wrecked his bike before he could get it on. (Or he stole it literally )
    Either way, I'm stoked ! I got a new front end that will actually do something ! :pervrock: :dance1: Unfortunately, I had to sell my CT pipe to help fund the front end... Bum deal. :banghead: :banghead:
     I also picked up a Stage 1 Hotcam and an Hyperco spring for my rear shock. Having never really done anything other than standard maintenence on a quad I was a bit intimidated to do the cam, but FINALLY after spending HOURS working on that, along w/ the front end, my brother and I roll out of town at 11:30PM and head south toward Florence. We roll IN to camp about 5:30AM .... And sleep for 2 hours after making camp before we ride...



    Once I get my first good ride in, I'm stoked I made the swap - it was well worth it ! Still - annoyed to be running my stock pipe after running the CT setup though...  Never did get that damn spring on the rear though :think: 

STAGE 4:

Decide it's time for some smaller stuff (cause I couldn't afford the bigger stuff ) , so I snagged a billet shifter, chassis skid, Out N' Back Rack, and shaved my fenders. Sold off my stock arms (along w/ the guards) and shocks to help pay for myself to get another CT pipe (used this time). I was REALLY happy with my first one. Got my pipe back !:pervjump: :beerchug:



STAGE 4.5 ....

   Raptor Forum turns into the equivalent of a corporate abortion, :Hilarious: and I wasn't on much, so didn't have the moddin itch too bad until the last Raptor Rally in Florence. Picked up a Dr. D lever and FINALLY found a good deal on the PRM bumper I wanted on e-bay. Got that PC'd up and lookin fresh :pervthumbsup: I also snagged a billet dash cause I hated that damn plastic piece, and a wider grab bar w/ some good leverage. :blahblah:

STAGE 5: (also known as the 'Damnit Strkr quit sellin me shit !' stage)

   Somehow Nate and Strkr tag team me. Nate sells me a swinger, Strkr sell me the billet carrier to match, and trailtechs. I'm STOKED... now I can actually launch! :awesome:
   It was just about this time I started getting hassled to buy a HR 719 stroker kit (by who, I won't say... ). unfortunately for me, I didn't have the money at the time due to Christmas being right around the corner, so I was out of luck... Fortunately, my birthday was ALSO just around the corner (Thanks Pops!) :birthday: Strkr tossed in some Pro-Tapers to sweeten the deal. Thanks Bro! :beerchug:
  So my Pops hooked me up for my birthday/Christmas with the cranks and piston setup from Hot Rods, SICK. :banana: (Somehow without talking to him Strkr convinced my dad to snag some LTE's and a Dobeck for my brother's 08se as well.... damn - you should sell shit for a living or something ! )






Update your post as you mod :coolshades:


So by the time this stage is over I'll be rocking a 719 w/ a +4  swinger, LSR Axle, A little bit of billet, a Stage 2 hotcam, (a finally installed-maybe...) Hyperco rear spring, and some LTE Duals....

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:bling: :drive: :usa: :boxing:

:bananadance:

[Livingmylife93]

Good Post!!

Stage 1 -
Picked up a 2006 Raptor 700 from a dealer for $3699! It was in great condition and only had a few scrapes. Couldn't believe i finally had it and how much power it had after coming off my modded raptor 350. Came with GYTR exhaust, & some nerfs.


Stage 2 -
Got some Razr 2's (rears only) for my b-day. Threw the custom warning labels on there from my 350.


Stage 3 - (current condition)
Paint my Rims, Grab Bar, and Bumper Black. Got a black hood. Threw my handguards from the 350 on there.


Stage 4- (in the works)
Going to be throwing my trailtech endurance and trailtech dash on there. Also get some Fat Bars.

[Flynbyu]

Great thread idea!

You have a Pilot? We used to have one. Awesome!!!!

~Brian

[Segkast]

Nice lookin Bike Livin !

My Dad has a Pilot. I keep my bike at his house 'cause he's got the dope a garage with all the tools, the space, a hydo car lift, and most importantly HEAT ! That all makes it nice for turnin wrenches, but aside from that - A lot safer neighborhood than mine

It's an 89 Pilot w/ a relocated radiator, Works triples Rate remote rezzies all around, Race seat/baja bump, trip computer thing, New clutch work, and a brand new engine, (P&P'd) from ATV Racing in AZ and some other cra I can't remember. That thing goes ANYWHERE in the dunes that's wide enough I love it. We had a '90 that was my mom's - it was pretty cherry, he sold that for I think $7500 last winter ... hard to see it go

[Temptation]

Here is mine I used a Stock photo of what it was like from dealership to what I have now.















1st MOD















Then the newest Mod






















































































































And here is the first time since October the plastics and the frame have met.



































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[Segkast]

One of the nicest 660's around..... Interested to see what the next round brings, Gary

[Temptation]

Lots of Chrome from the Joka

[Livingmylife93]

Nice Temptation!!!


I feel bad for whoever is trying to look at this thread on dial up lol. 

[Segkast]

I was just thinkin the same thing sittin here tryin to load it all with Cable... Gettin annoyed that it takes 25sec.... 15 years ago... I don't even know...

[Peelz]

Nice Temptation!!!


I feel bad for whoever is trying to look at this thread on dial up lol. 

+1 The Temptation OCD build!!!!!   it took forever with my high speed. 

[Temptation]

Well you wanted the EVOLUTION....

By the way you owe me some Karma for spending 20 minutes cutting and pasting from Photobucket........ :grin_nod: :grin_nod: :grin_nod: :grin_nod: :grin_nod:

[fastraptor]

WOW I will say it again backwards  WOW  what a nice quad and thanks for all the pics of the build!!!!

[Krandall]

(missed this thread being in the 660 section....  )

awesome builds you guys!

[Danny T]

damn temptation, now i know why u trailer her every where... fag.... haha kidding thats badass man really nice i love it. very creative wish i was that capable.

[Temptation]

damn temptation, now i know why u trailer her every where... FA O0  G.... haha kidding thats badass man really nice i love it. very creative wish i was that capable.

UMMM  Thanks I think..     Just admit it you would as soon as you seen it....ahahahaha