That time of year again....09's on the way

[socalrappy700]

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.

[shrimpy21]

also here what the new lcd gauge looks like 

Not sure if i like the new dash till i see it in person.Looks very much like the Yamaha jetski's dash 

[socalrappy700]

I just wish it had a tach.  I hope that gets added soon.

[shrimpy21]

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 

[socalrappy700]

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 

yeah, I'm not sure what happened there.

[preddy08]

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 

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.

[socalrappy700]

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 

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.

[Peelz]

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 

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.  

I really only like FI for the "plug and play" factor. No warming up, removing plastic rejetting, etc.

[socalrappy700]

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 

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.  

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. 

[Peelz]

I would almost bet they are working on that already. Probably not enough gain to warrant the extra dough it would cost to produce.

[socalrappy700]

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.

[Colorado700R]

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 

[socalrappy700]

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 

You'll always hear those stories about someone has a guy on the "inside"  Usually BS.

[Colorado700R]

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 

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.

[socalrappy700]

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 

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.