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raptor350
50cc nipper

Joined: 28 Feb 2008
Posts: 40
Location: Newman W.A

Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 1:22 pm Post subject: Upgrade

Hello. I am thinking about upgrading my 350 raptor and i was thinking about the z400. Is there a lot more get up and go or not that much differents. I like the raptor 700 also but price wise, maybe a bit to much. My weight, (cough) is 102kg and im 5'4" tall (short). So you can see im alittle bit big (alot) for the 350. Any feed back. cheers _________________ Ride hard, but ride safe. 09 700 Raptor 09 90 Raptor

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yogie
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Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 1:26 pm Post subject: Re: Upgrade

raptor350 wrote:

Hello. I am thinking about upgrading my 350 raptor and i was thinking about the z400. Is there a lot more get up and go or not that much differents. I like the raptor 700 also but price wise, maybe a bit to much. My weight, (cough) is 102kg and im 5'4" tall (short). So you can see im alittle bit big (alot) for the 350. Any feed back. cheers

you'll grow out of the 400 just a quick... save your pennys and buy the raptor 700... Surprised

Look around for good 660 raptor, still a good bike all the same, just not a 700. Smile

_________________
2005 KFX700
With a few bells and whistles
and the twin yoshi's Smile

American Star A-arms, tie rods
elka stickers
Shorty Shifter
I have a Waco
rossco gave me a flexx sticker Wink

honda thumb
Great at climbing trees Sad

durablue stickers

Noy Q75
Roostin Away

Joined: 16 Nov 2007
Posts: 943
Location: Perth W.A.

Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 1:38 pm Post subject: Re: Upgrade

yogie wrote:

raptor350 wrote:

you'll grow out of the 400 just a quick... save your pennys and buy the raptor 700... Surprised

Look around for good 660 raptor, still a good bike all the same, just not a 700. Smile

oh my god i can not beleave my eyes eek

i bet that hurt yogie laughing

go the raptor 700 there are a few 2nd hand ones on the by sell bit here on is in brizzy and will send to you free Very Happy

and then for extra goodies have a look at www.jmcracing.com.au he has lots of goodies there for raptors Smile

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Noy Q75
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Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 1:38 pm Post subject: Re: Upgrade

_________________ Sponsors ,Cullys Yamaha,Pirtek Malaga 2x YFZ 450r "09" 2x 90 Raptor "09"2x 125Raptors "12" N# 1 Aus Quad Nats Vets 2010 N# 1 at BSA-HD for 09,10,11 N# 2 W.A. State Clubman A 2010 N# 3 W.A. State Vets 2011 N# 1 W.A. State Vets 2012 Last edited by Noy Q75 on Thu Feb 28, 2008 2:58 pm; edited 1 time in total

yogie
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Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 1:57 pm Post subject:

Ahhhh stop it... I'm still hanging out to ride one... who knows I might even cross over to the dark side... _________________ 2005 KFX700 With a few bells and whistles and the twin yoshi's American Star A-arms, tie rods elka stickers Shorty Shifter I have a Waco rossco gave me a flexx sticker honda thumb Great at climbing trees durablue stickers

pitbull
Blaster class

Joined: 16 Jul 2006
Posts: 167
Location: Sydney, NSW

Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 2:23 pm Post subject:

Mate, it sounds like u need a real mans bike, go buy yourself a DS650, it will have no problem pulling that 100kg body of yours. They handle awesome, go harder than anything in there class, and alot more, only downfall is they have no reverse and weigh 200kg+ _________________ "Curiosity killed the cat". Ok my dog did but dont tell my neighbour.

HUGE
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Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 2:26 pm Post subject:

yogie wrote:

Ahhhh stop it... Laughing

I'm still hanging out to ride one... who knows I might even cross over to the dark side... Surprised

swap ya

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yogie
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Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 2:39 pm Post subject:

HUGE wrote:

yogie wrote:

Ahhhh stop it... Laughing

I'm still hanging out to ride one... who knows I might even cross over to the dark side... Surprised

swap ya

sounds good... want with one 130 hours on it... Sad

_________________
2005 KFX700
With a few bells and whistles
and the twin yoshi's Smile

American Star A-arms, tie rods
elka stickers
Shorty Shifter
I have a Waco
rossco gave me a flexx sticker Wink

honda thumb
Great at climbing trees Sad

durablue stickers

Noy Q75
Roostin Away

Joined: 16 Nov 2007
Posts: 943
Location: Perth W.A.

Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 3:01 pm Post subject:

yogie wrote:

HUGE wrote:

yogie wrote:

Ahhhh stop it... Laughing

I'm still hanging out to ride one... who knows I might even cross over to the dark side... Surprised

swap ya

sounds good... want with one 130 hours on it... Sad

do it yogie Very Happy

and i will never bag you again Smile

(haha yer whatever)

P.S. if you do the thing on the left of the handle bar is a cluth leaver dont worry it will not hurt you laughing

yogie
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Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 3:05 pm Post subject:

GYTR raptor wrote:

do it yogie Very Happy

and i will never bag you again Smile

(haha yer whatever)

P.S. if you do the thing on the left of the handle bar is a cluth leaver dont worry it will not hurt you laughing

what do think I did before quads... ??? my rm 250, and rm 125 all had a left hand lever. eek

_________________
2005 KFX700
With a few bells and whistles
and the twin yoshi's Smile

American Star A-arms, tie rods
elka stickers
Shorty Shifter
I have a Waco
rossco gave me a flexx sticker Wink

honda thumb
Great at climbing trees Sad

durablue stickers

Noy Q75
Roostin Away

Joined: 16 Nov 2007
Posts: 943
Location: Perth W.A.

Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 3:26 pm Post subject:

yogie wrote:

GYTR raptor wrote:

do it yogie Very Happy

and i will never bag you again Smile

(haha yer whatever)

P.S. if you do the thing on the left of the handle bar is a cluth leaver dont worry it will not hurt you laughing

what do think I did before quads... ??? my rm 250, and rm 125 all had a left hand lever. eek

so are you gona do it my yogie Very Happy

yogie
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Location: The Otways

Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 3:43 pm Post subject:

mate, I bought the bike because its a kwaka, no other reason. _________________ 2005 KFX700 With a few bells and whistles and the twin yoshi's American Star A-arms, tie rods elka stickers Shorty Shifter I have a Waco rossco gave me a flexx sticker honda thumb Great at climbing trees durablue stickers

hammer686
4fiddy Racer

Joined: 12 Sep 2007
Posts: 202
Location: south coast wa

Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 5:02 pm Post subject: Re: Upgrade

raptor350 wrote:

dont think the z400 would be enough of a step up if the 350 isn't doing it for ya.
plenty of other good quads worth looking at if 700 is bit rich or you could throw a slip on pipe, jets & airfilter on the 350 to keep ya happy while ya save.
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cowchaser
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Joined: 14 Feb 2006
Posts: 1618
Location: Warrnambool

Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 5:32 pm Post subject:

I just happen to know of a good LT-R 450 for sale and it's cheap too _________________ Smitty

TasRaptor700
Big Bore, Stroked & Bling +

Joined: 05 Jul 2007
Posts: 499
Location: Tasmania

Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 6:30 pm Post subject:

Did they make a good LTR 450?....... Just jokin, some of the best riders here swear by them.... _________________ Andrew

raptor350
50cc nipper

Joined: 28 Feb 2008
Posts: 40
Location: Newman W.A

Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 8:10 pm Post subject:

Thanks for the idea`s. I know i need the big 700`s. Never thought of the ds650 but i will now. Might even think of a KFX 700, They are automatic aren`t they. I do like a clutch tho. _________________ Ride hard, but ride safe. 09 700 Raptor 09 90 Raptor

Noy Q75
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Joined: 16 Nov 2007
Posts: 943
Location: Perth W.A.

Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 8:39 pm Post subject:

raptor350 wrote:

Thanks for the idea`s. I know i need the big 700`s. Never thought of the ds650 but i will now. Might even think of a KFX 700, They are automatic aren`t they. I do like a clutch tho.

A KFX700!!! Mad

thats a very dirty word laughing

ReD HeaderZ
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Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 8:47 pm Post subject: A 660 is the go

Well I have riden quite a fair few different quads over time.... A raptor 700 does handle a bit better than a 660, 450 handle much better... If you want to ride a bigger bike and can't afford a 700 and you want reverse and lots of power go a 660.... I know after considering different factors that is the way I went and I am happy with what I have, with the money I saved in the short term I invested in my rocket and now for the same price of a 450 or a 700 I have a weapon that will leave any 700 or 450 (with full system exhaust/modified air intakes new ECU's) for dead, no problem, no hesitation.... if you want an all round trail bike, the 660 cannot be overlooked

yogie
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Location: The Otways

Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 8:48 pm Post subject:

GYTR raptor wrote:

raptor350 wrote:

Thanks for the idea`s. I know i need the big 700`s. Never thought of the ds650 but i will now. Might even think of a KFX 700, They are automatic aren`t they. I do like a clutch tho.

A KFX700!!! Mad

thats a very dirty word laughing

listen gytr, there will be no harresment of new members here okay, just back off or else.... Very Happy

And to 350 raptor, what do you want to know about the beast, just ask and I'll tell you about the V-Twin 700. Very Happy

_________________
2005 KFX700
With a few bells and whistles
and the twin yoshi's Smile

American Star A-arms, tie rods
elka stickers
Shorty Shifter
I have a Waco
rossco gave me a flexx sticker Wink

honda thumb
Great at climbing trees Sad

durablue stickers

Noy Q75
Roostin Away

Joined: 16 Nov 2007
Posts: 943
Location: Perth W.A.

Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 9:13 pm Post subject:

yogie wrote:

GYTR raptor wrote:

raptor350 wrote:

Thanks for the idea`s. I know i need the big 700`s. Never thought of the ds650 but i will now. Might even think of a KFX 700, They are automatic aren`t they. I do like a clutch tho.

A KFX700!!! Mad

thats a very dirty word laughing

listen gytr, there will be no harresment of new members here okay, just back off or else.... Very Happy

And to 350 raptor, what do you want to know about the beast, just ask and I'll tell you about the V-Twin 700. Very Happy

he wants to know who would own one and publicly admit it laughing

yogie
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Posts: 3620
Location: The Otways

Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 9:26 pm Post subject:

GYTR raptor wrote:

he wants to know who would own one and publicly admit it laughing

Be honest, now. Have you ever riden one ?? No I didnt think so. try it and you'll see past the fact that you dont have enough time to change gears with all that power under your seat. Very Happy

_________________
2005 KFX700
With a few bells and whistles
and the twin yoshi's Smile

American Star A-arms, tie rods
elka stickers
Shorty Shifter
I have a Waco
rossco gave me a flexx sticker Wink

honda thumb
Great at climbing trees Sad

durablue stickers

Noy Q75
Roostin Away

Joined: 16 Nov 2007
Posts: 943
Location: Perth W.A.

Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 9:36 pm Post subject:

yogie wrote:

GYTR raptor wrote:

he wants to know who would own one and publicly admit it laughing

Be honest, now. Have you ever riden one ?? No I didnt think so. try it and you'll see past the fact that you dont have enough time to change gears with all that power under your seat. Very Happy

Thats a fair call mr yogie . i have never rode one yet alone seen one (not been rude) i have seen pic of them and thats about it...but dont forget about that swap up the top to Very Happy

raptor350
50cc nipper

Joined: 28 Feb 2008
Posts: 40
Location: Newman W.A

Posted: Fri Feb 29, 2008 9:39 am Post subject:

I have notice that the raptor 700 is a lot lighter than the DS650 or kfx700. Does that make the raptor float around more on the trail being light. (having my 102kg body on it would hold it down tho). _________________ Ride hard, but ride safe. 09 700 Raptor 09 90 Raptor

Noy Q75
Roostin Away

Joined: 16 Nov 2007
Posts: 943
Location: Perth W.A.

Posted: Fri Feb 29, 2008 9:46 am Post subject:

raptor350 wrote:

I have notice that the raptor 700 is a lot lighter than the DS650 or kfx700. Does that make the raptor float around more on the trail being light. (having my 102kg body on it would hold it down tho).

with your weight and the weight of a rappy i dont thing floating will be much of a issue. if it is floaty its power not weight issue..
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2x YFZ 450r "09" 2x 90 Raptor "09"2x 125Raptors "12"
N# 1 Aus Quad Nats Vets 2010
N# 1 at BSA-HD for 09,10,11
N# 2 W.A. State Clubman A 2010
N# 3 W.A. State Vets 2011
N# 1 W.A. State Vets 2012

yogie
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Joined: 14 Feb 2006
Posts: 3620
Location: The Otways

Posted: Fri Feb 29, 2008 9:54 am Post subject:

GYTR raptor wrote:

with your weight and the weight of a rappy i dont thing floating will be much of a issue. if it is floaty its power not weight issue..

But you have failed to factor in your big fat head Laughing

_________________
2005 KFX700
With a few bells and whistles
and the twin yoshi's Smile

American Star A-arms, tie rods
elka stickers
Shorty Shifter
I have a Waco
rossco gave me a flexx sticker Wink

honda thumb
Great at climbing trees Sad

durablue stickers

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