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Old 07-14-2011, 10:49 PM
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hey im buying a 660 raptor , i think its mostly stock. well im real familr with the warriors and was wondering what mite be some great add ons to make the 660 alittle faster and looking nicer, its a 02 so if u have any pics of your 660's or any parts that would help,
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Old 07-17-2011, 07:05 AM
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a good exhaust system and a intake set up and and rejet.A higher compression piston later on if you go into the motor.Then theres cams available,let your wallet dictate what performance your after..
 
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Old 07-17-2011, 08:29 AM
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Just a note, is that one of the yrs. that the tranny was recalled? I know it was in the first couple yrs. of the 660.
 
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Old 07-17-2011, 12:18 PM
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just the 01s had the bad 2nd gears...
 
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Old 07-17-2011, 12:30 PM
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good exhast systems always help
 
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Old 07-18-2011, 05:57 PM
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I had an 03' back in the day, and I loved that thing! The torque was immense and it was very fast. I'm sure you'll like it. As far as mods go, I had a Yoshimura full exhaust system, K&N filter (Pro-Flow I think?), and of course I had it re-jet it. This really opens the Raptor up. If you want to mess with the geometry of the suspension, I recommend you replacing the axle with a longer one since the raptor is kind of tippy (stands tall) and wheelie happy.
 
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Old 07-19-2011, 01:14 AM
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YFZ has identified the real problem with the 660 Raptor, which is it's handling. Getting a wider rear axle and some wider A-Arms would be where I spend my money first. In stock form the Raptor has plenty of power (a LOT more than the warriors you are familiar with) to get you into trouble, so keeping it shiny side up would be your best initial investment...once you get it to stay on all wheels going around the corners then you can up the power
 
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Old 07-19-2011, 06:35 AM
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Originally Posted by TexasRoadlawyer
YFZ has identified the real problem with the 660 Raptor, which is it's handling. Getting a wider rear axle and some wider A-Arms would be where I spend my money first. In stock form the Raptor has plenty of power (a LOT more than the warriors you are familiar with) to get you into trouble, so keeping it shiny side up would be your best initial investment...once you get it to stay on all wheels going around the corners then you can up the power



Spending $400 or even $300 on an exhaust is a waste of money for the minimal gain you'll get- and you'll just end up pissing everyone else off who has to listen to it. I'd starts with suspension / chassis mods- then work on upgrading the internal top end like your piston, cam & ignition. Your bike will breath fine through the factory pipes.
 
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