Great info! Thanks for that!

You can use a 2022 Yamaha Raptor harness

Lol! Couldn't have said it better myself! You want a job writing scripts??? ✍️

Exactly!!! Great comment 👍

@@DirtObseXXion As you know, to elaborate, they could never pull the speed and fun I was able to do even though I could do everything they could. Assuming you don't use your ATV as a boat, like some do.

@fishtailfuture Yep! There's a time and place for 4x4s but it's not the same experience

I have 2 Grizzlies and a YZ450 and I don't doubt you for a second. I MUST buy a Raptor before I get much older!

@@MatthewC137 I'm 61 looking to buy another one, I had a 660 I should have never sold.

Yes definitely.. We're lucky at this point that Yamaha is keeping them available new.. And someone would have to come hard to make something comparable

There used to be, and nobody bought them. Their lack of availability is due to excess supply and limited demand. Their profit wasn’t even covering cost of R&D let alone manufacturing (to include parts cost, millions a year in labor, tooling cost…) it just didn’t make sense to continue producing them. Solution: take good care of the older models that are still available on Craigslist and marketplace so we can enjoy them for a few more decades. Or just buy a SXS.

@@boost1728 i will never buy a sxs. That is a part of what killed the quad market

Awesome brother! Congratulations!

Man i just need more money then ima buy it im trying so hard to save up lmao

Lol! Awesome.. Thanks for checking this out!

Thanks DT! My wife doesn't think I'm funny, but now I can tell her that my d$ck jokes are an international sensation! 🤣🤣🤣

@@DirtObseXXion 😆

Oh nice! Can't beat a 24 year run!!

Right on! I've been to HM on the Raptor more than any other machine, always a blast! Nothing beats a big private area, we lost ours a couple years ago, so I get it. Nothing wrong with 2wheelers! I have a R1250 GSA and a 250l, love 2wheel rippin!

One thing I really miss about living out west. Vast public lands

​​@@DirtObseXXionThere's great riding areas in Ohio, Indiana & SE Michigan. Legal ORV parks! Have a '21 Raptor 700R-SE & '10 YFZ450X. Both have less than 10hrs use but that's gonna change 😊 💯 👍🏻- NW Ohio #Maxima #Yamaha #KTM #F150Raptor

I had a 2007 SE too orange and black, right ? sold mine I regret it so bad wish I still had it! I had a Honda TRX 450 R and KTM XC 525 nothing compared to the raptor 700 R.

@@steviedee71 Yeah, Orange and Black. The Orange was a carbon fiber look. Best color combo ever!

Exactly 💯.. Thanks brother!

Awesome! I need to get out to Little Sahara sometime.. Definitely agree, they don't need to be changed or updated, we're lucky they're still available off the showroom floor.

Nope definitely nothing to complain about reliability-wise! See y'all Saturday

Awesome, thanks brother! I was a huge fan of the Warrior, probably an even bigger fan of the Raptor.. But yeah, gives me that same child-like feeling!

That reverse is so nice on the trails

A lot of folks want to compare the Renegade to the Raptor but the Renegade isn't even in the same ballpark. Put flared plastics on a 4x4 and it's still a 4x4.. Fun machine but I'll take a Raptor all day everyday! Thanks for the comment!

Thanks brother, truly appreciate it!

Oh no, flipped inside of a month 🤦‍♂️... Hope you get er fixed up soon!

I've been very fortunate to have had my hands on everything interesting, but nothing can replace the Raptor

That's awesome brother! It's a great machine and definitely something you can easily learn on.. It's like anything else that requires a little learning, awkward at first but super rewarding when you stick with it... Met my two closest buds out on the trails!

They are very easy to learn how to ride it was my first manual machine i had it fully down in a day. This machine is very comfortable on the trails.

The Eric! See you Saturday brother!

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The Raptor is great 👍 I agree, most fun I've ever had on a 4wheeler!

Nice! I did some ADV riding in the Alleghany NF back in June. Gorgeous country up there..

Glad you enjoyed!

Thanks brother!

2024 gonna kick ass! Good riding in this one 👌 Nice to have a professional in the crew

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YEP!

Nice! I'm hoping they do yellow and black again for 26!

Banshees and Banshee Guys are built different 💪💪💪

Thanks Scott! Thanks for keeping our sport alive!

Awesome brother, congrats! Hope you have a blast on it!

Thanks brother!

Awesome! My first was a clapped out 89, loved it! Oregon is definitely a bucket list trip for me!

Yeah we're lucky to have some smaller ride areas nearby.. Canmer has become a little sport quad sanctuary but we've got the Daniel Boone NF and Turkey Bay National Rec area close too, that's why I mentioned the locations being key.. The Raptor is the only Wheeler I can't live without

Oh sweet dude! I got to meet some of the Dirt Wheels guys in June, had to fan out a little!

Haha! Thanks brother!

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Nice! I'm hoping to see a really cool looking R SE for the 20 year anniversary

Understandable concerns.. I wouldn't want a wider one personally because it would lose agility, but a 400 class machine I can 100% get behind 💪

Glad you like it!

Thanks 👍

Thanks!

I'll second that! Got some riding buddies pushing 60 and still on Raptors, so we got A LOT of time...

@@DirtObseXXion ❤️. Gotta get together with you boys in 2024

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@@OdysseyOffroad Heck yeah!

Do it!!! I'll ride your RR you can ride the R 😁

Cheers 🍻

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yup i used to race motocross back in the day with my husky 250cr just got a raptor and am really enjoying it tho im older now its a fun machine

That KTM engine is SWEEET!

@@DirtObseXXion 💯 percent, that and my renegade 800 are my favorites

Lol! Raptors are no joke!

That's why I tried to emphasis the need to know where you're going to ride.. There's certainly scenarios that would be too much (which is true to a lesser extent with a 4x4 too).. I like the idea about something sportier, Yamaha used to have it with the Wolverine, but they gave that name to a SXS now.

Nice! Best part is, the Raptor will still be rolling when you're ready to add a 4x4

Thanks Doc!

Lol! We have an Outlander XXC, but it would be a tough comparison.. Like comparing a YZ450X to a Road Glide 😁

You saw that Moto4, I still trail ride that beast and have a blast on it. One of my favorite machines I've ever owned!

Dang, nice! Can't beat that kinda reliability

Yeah, I imagine it's tuff up there.. I know there's a lot of cool places in PA but I'm sure that's quite a haul for you

Awesome thank you!

Thanks!

I'm down with anything that brings the sport machines back!

Sweet! So are we!

Nah, once you catch the Raptor bug everything else is boring!

@DirtObseXXion exactly every one that trys my machine wants one

Nice!

Sweet dude! Let's do it!

Agreed!!!

Cool! If you have any questions, let me know brother!

Lol! No I'm still in the honeymoon period with the 1250! Put 12k on it so far.. I did go to the stealership to check one out but I don't think they've made it to the US yet.. Looks sweet tho!

We've run the XC masters quite a bit.. The sidewalls tend to fail if you run beadlocks. They're ok with normal wheels, but my go to are CST Pulses..

Sweet deal!!! That's my 86 in the video, I friggen love it! Still trail ride it sometimes.. Bought it to do a video, so I guess I should get on that!

Nice! We're in Central KY, near Etown..

Thanks!!! Most of us will have a few regrets in life, buying a Raptor won't be one of them!

No doubt, the height is probably too much for XC.. What series are you running? The Viking, whose riding in this video races IXCR and MSXC..

@@DirtObseXXion Yes it's a clear disadvantage during races but the speed and torque are amazing during field sections, hills and nasty mud. Last year I tried IXCR, MWXC and extreme. This year I'll be focused on the MWXC series and the ixcr season opener in my hometown of Attica

@@cameronwilson102 Awesome! Hope to see you there!!!

Throw a stout skid plate on and give er the beans!

@@DirtObseXXion lol got a grizzly for the rough stuff .. had a 400 ex 20 years ago and still miss that bike sooooo much fun

Such a good question! Honestly the learning curve would be slight because you're already use to shifting and a solid rear axle, so the clutch is really the only difference... And the Raptor has the most forgiving clutch I've ever used... Added entertainment is OFF THE FRIGGEN CHARTS, in my humble opinion.. Similar weight, 10x better suspension, and more than 2x the power, but still docile enough at low RPMs to capable of very relaxed pace..

@@DirtObseXXion That’s exactly why I’ve been eyeing one. The Recons also fit really well between the ruts SXSs create 😡 and is also another reason why I probably favor them compared to larger machines. Raptor makes a lot of sense for my purposes.

@ndoc8889 I hear that! A lot of guys will say you need to widen a Raptor but I like em at 46" for exactly that reason.. They super low maintenance and top tier reliable too

@@ndoc8889 do it! You will not regret it 😜

Lol! The Raptor is definitely more forgiving for us older gents!

Yeah I saw that on Dirt Trax.. Kinda weird but probably has to do with sales since y'all seem to like big power and huge tires up there 😁

Great question.. I honestly don't know. Kawasaki did the same thing with the Brute Force, so it's possible that Suzuki and Kawasaki are getting out of the large displacement ATV business... Suzuki had just revamped the KQ in 2019 and I don't think it had the impact they hoped for. I don't see them doing anything different.. Best we can hope for is a delayed release... Also true for the Honda Rincon 680 this year..

Really will be sad if Kawasaki, Suzuki and Honda give up their machines. All that is left is Yamaha and CFMoto. Hate to see the atv industry down sizing. I love Yamaha and would have got a grizzly if one was available but Suzuki had a good deal plus I got a 2500lb winch on it for free. I love the machine and am sure parts will be around for a long while. What I didnt know at the time of purchase though is that aftermarket add ons are few and far between for the Ol King Quad. Guess If I would have known they were gonna stop production I may have waited for the grizzly to be available. Kinda sad that these companies dont see that if they just added winches, bumpers, LED lights, nicer tire, rim pkg and handguards that people would buy from them. Really hate to see this day come if thats what is happening to the 4 kings of the atv industry.Wish you and your famlies a happy Thanksgiving.

@@michaellivingston6707 Agreed, it's sad.. In my opinion they just haven't paid enough attention to the ATV market through marketing and keeping an eye on the competition. Kawasaki hasn't promoted the Brute Force in 10 years, Suzuki tried with the redesign in 2019 but they sold it as a totally new machine when in reality it just a much improved version of the old KQ. It's allowed CFMoto to move in on the market and undersell the old brands that seem stagnant.. I'd take a Kawi or KQ all day long over a Moto, but newer buyers see newer styling and features at the lower price point and much more available inventory.

I mean, it makes sense to round out the collection! It'll take you back to 16 again! Seriously though, riding Raptors tomorrow with a buddy who is pushing 60 and still shreds

Thanks Chad ! I’ve pushed 60 out of the way lol

If you like the 400s I think you're gonna love Raptor once you get used to it.. At first it's like riding someone else's bike but after a couple rides you'll be hooked!!!

@@DirtObseXXion Thanks! I plan on adding 2+ A-Arms, and Wider Rear Axle. Both 400's have that, and I Enjoy the Stability in the Turns with that added width.

@MichiganQuadTrailsTales If you're doing that set up, it's worth doing long travel suspension too in my opinion! You leave too much on the table going +2 with stock travel.. I run Elka 3s and very happy with the cost/performance

@@DirtObseXXion Thank You Very Much for that added Information! Do you have the Elka 3's all around? Or just Up Front?

@MichiganQuadTrailsTales All around.. Front a rear suspension work together so it's best to do them all together.. I know I just added a bunch of $$$ to your build, but it's absolutely worth it and will last you a long time..

Thanks!

Awesome!

I've never heard that before.. I'm assuming the a-arms are built from the same material, but they are shaped differently.. But no, I wouldn't call the front end week.. Full disclosure: In 4 years I broke 1 a-arm (high speed wreck, my fault) and 2 tie rods, one in the same wreck, and a second from a direct hit to a tree, also bent the steering stem in that one.. Now, for context, we rode these things very hard on private property... The Viking, who is riding in this video, races IXCR, and I used to try to push him for practice (He kept getting better, and now I don't stand a chance at keeping up with him).. But we'd do laps every weekend on an 8 mile xc track at the hardest pace we could... When you do that, you will break stuff sometimes.. But other than those things I mentioned, I've done one carrier bearing, a new chain a sprockets, a few sets of brake pads and 3 sets of handlebars (my Raptor has been upsidedown at least 10x).. The Raptor is the tuffest and most reliable machine I've ever owned, and parts are widely available and comparably inexpensive.. Still got the original rear axle on mine..

@@DirtObseXXion Thank you for the reply and "Raptor it is". Awesome.

@mikesampont6091 Thanks for the comment brother! Let me know what you think when you pick one up!

Cylinder head, compression, and fuel mapping.. Other than that, not a ton.. Cosmetic stuff obviously and a few minor things like guards for the stator wires..

Well, I wouldn't call a Renegade a sport quad, it's really a 4x4 atv with different plastics. Not that the Renegade isn't good, it's just very different.. With a Rekluse, you still have to shift, you just don't have to use the clutch and it's not going to stall.. The Raptor is incredibly forgiving with the stock clutch which makes it very easy to shift.. A lot of guys, myself included find that a more enjoyable way to ride even though there is a little learning curve.. All that said, there's really no alternative to a pure sport quad if you want to do all the fun stuff that you can do on a 400lbs machine with a solid axle.. 4x4s are fun too, just in a different way.. My advice would be: learn to get used to and good at using a clutch. It opens more doors for motorcycles and dual sports if you have any interest there eventually.. But yes a Rekluse will make it easier even though it's not quite comparable to a CVT

@@DirtObseXXion Thanks for the advice and the quick response. One more question, I’m not far from you guys(Knoxville TN), what’s a good resource to find trails?

And racing?

@scottmallow5231 Best trails for quads are OHV areas in the National Forests.. The Daniel Boone has some areas not far from you.. Check Mid South XC for racing.. It's a regional winter series in your area TN/KY.. I don't see all my comments so if you ever need anything or have any other questions feel free to shoot me an email dirtobsexxion@gmail.com or DM me on IG 🤘

@@DirtObseXXion Great, thanks!

Glad you could take that trip down memory road with us! Maybe someday you'll get new bionic and jump back into it!

I have ATV cravings that put a junkie to shame!! Fairbanks had trails in the ditches along most of the major roads, it was great, in the winter just had to wait till a few sleds packed it down, and the mining roads and trails around Ester Dome, where I grew up, were and still are amazing.

@@akbobtom I envy that life!

From 2015 on it's the same.. So yes, a 2017 would be the same

@@DirtObseXXion very nice, thank you sir!!!

100% agree with that, been saying it for years!

Honestly brother, the price of a new one or the price from 2006 will have nothing to do with what that quad is worth now.. With a used quad, price is directly related to the kind of shape it's in.. For 3k, I'd want a machine that old to be in perfect running condition.. Not so much concerned about cosmetic stuff, but it shouldn't need anything before it's running well.. Let me know if you need any tips!

@@DirtObseXXion It's supposed to be in good condition. but because of that price I held off on checking it out. but now I can go check it out and know what to expect, and what would be an appropriate amount to pay for it. thanks.

@@musicauthority674 If it's in great shape and obviously well maintained then 3k could be a very good price. Take a close look at the air filter, chain/sprockets, bearings (especially the carrier bearing). Look at the wiring to make sure nothing has been rigged weird or spliced. Set it upright and look at the frame, especially along the welds to check for cracks.. All those things can be indicators of problems.. With wearable parts like the chain and sprockets, brakes and tires, bearings and ball joints.. It's up tp you what is acceptable. Just keep in mind, if needs quite a bit of little thing, they can add up quickly. I'd personally rather spend that money on something nicer as opposed to getting a quad up to par.. So the price is relative.. Great ridable shape, needs nothing, 3k is a good deal. Needs 1,000 worth of stuff right away, I'd probably keep looking.

@@DirtObseXXion Thanks for the great advice, I'm going to take all the points you made into consideration and look it over thoroughly. and If it shows considerable wear or abuse then I will probably continue looking? but if it checks out within reason it might just be the type of quad I have been looking for? either way I think I'm going to take a little time and not make a snap decision. I just want to make sure they are being fair with me. and I'm being fair with them on the price, and then go from there. thanks again for all the sound advice I really appreciate it.

@@musicauthority674 No problem brother, that's what we're here for.. I may do a video on "what to look for" when buying a used quad in the near future.

Nothing wrong with a Grizzly!

Colors and the SE has a GYTR bumper and heel guards..