If someone contacts you saying you won something and to text them.. IT IS NOT US, IT IS A SCAM.. Find that Douche and do with him what you will... Looking forward to talking to Y'all about the Raptor!
You guys deserve a bigger following. Some of the best reviews I’ve seen are here. Thorough, open minded/down to earth and without bias reviews. I appreciate you.
Thanks! It was a little rough looking through all that purchase history and realizing how much I've actually spent on this thing!! It was worth it though... If my 16year old self knew me currently he'd think I was pretty badass 🤣🤣🤣
Nobody can ever knock the reliability of a Raptor. I’ve watched that poor thing slam Chad so many times and it’s always asking for more! Watching that total creep up makes ya almost wanna keep things stock. Great build brother…the build I should had went with
Whoa whoa whoa.. I thought I was slamming the Raptor that whole time... Yours is next! I may have to do the talking tho because I think I like your build more than you do!!!
i put a seat cover, handguards, front bumper, rear bumper, gas cap, and i switched to 22 inches rear tires. CST ambush. i am not going to give it more power. i do extremely long rides on the provincial atv trail network of quebec and i need all the reliability i can get. trails are not always nice. 22 tires help with clearance. the 20 tires are good for perfect trails and agressive riding. the warrior 350 came stock with 22 tires on the rear. thats why it was a good trail quad.
Hey man awsome video i did pretty much all the same mods to my raptor. If Your still getting arm pump from riding I definitely recommend the urmosi 720sbc bar clamps those things have been life saving i can ride for hours and not get any arm pump
Raptor looks sick! love your guys reviews and breakdowns. You talking about your WV wreck sounds a lot like mine 3 months ago. Top of 4th I clipped a tree with my Right nerf bar and rear wheel. Sent me sailing and the machine went tumbling.
Oooohwww. Yeah, never good. I was going way to fast on a gravel road, caught some loose stuff on the outside of a sweeping turn that straightened me out directly into some logs that been cleared from the road.. I was pretty lucky to walk away with the worst bruising ive ever seen from my stomach down to my knee and some sore ribs.. It slowed me down for sure..
@@DirtObseXXion Damn, that sounds nasty, but at least you walked away from it. Mine was similar in being self inflicted. Moving along way too fast, hit a dip in the trail and the rear kicked causing the whole machine to drift about a foot too wide. I walked away from it but added a new meniscus tear, grade 1 acl tear and fractured tibial plateau.
The R shocks are pretty decent, but the Elka 3s are noticeably better.. I have the Long Travel so there's more suspension stroke wich is naturally going to add capability but Elka also valves and springs the suspension you order to your weight and riding style.. Hard to say exactly how much better they are because that varies by person, but for my weight and the way I like to ride they have been worth the expense
I recently just bought a 2011 raptor 700r SE and it has and it already has a full true dual Trinity stage 4 pipes, a Trinity programmer, a Trinity high flow intake for power mods and for looks and handling and other misc stuff it has a alba intimidator bumper, a xfr wide grab bar, alba nerf bars, odi Rouge grips, a graphics kit, and an anodised aluminum alba gas cap, what else should I add on first? Should I start with hand guards or should I start with an aluminum skid plate?
I prioritize stuff that protects the quad first so skid plate, case saver, rotor and sprocket guards.. Stuff like that.. I definitely recommend looking into a Precision Steering Stabilizer too..
@danielstearns5004 Depends on how you ride.. I think the spring rates are by weight and the specific style will determine the compression.. If you ride all day, I'd recommend going with the recreation.. You can always add preload and compression if it feels too soft... You're gonna get higher performing shocks no matter what.. But going with recreation is going to be more comfortable.. Racier suspension is designed for repeated big hits and shorter shorter sessions
Yes, the Alba Beadlocks are very very heavy.. That combined with the brackets they use to secure the ring to the wheel ends up splitting the sidewalls on the XC Masters fairly easily.. I think the Raptor is probably the only machine that can truly handle the weight of those wheels.. We've tried them LTRs and there's a noticeable reduction in power because they're so heavy.. That's why I just went with DWTs.. If you get a higher quality bead lock like Hyper or Kizer they're not nearly as heavy, but they are much more expensive..
I didn't put an hour meter on it, I should have. I'd estimate it at about 150 hours at 2,000+ miles. I did the first oil change around 10-20hrs and then I do every 6-8 months which is probably every 40-50hrs. The oil always looks great when I change it so I'm going to stick with that interval. I did a valve check a few weeks ago and they were spot on, so even at that hourly mark it hasn't needed a valve adjustment. The only maintenance it has needed has been the chain, sprockets, and carrier bearing but I've beat on it pretty good, so those items last longer for some people..
Nice build! You did a lot to the machine. How is the sound from the FCI intake? Does it sound like taking the stock airbox lid off? I just don't care for the intake noise with the lid off so i have been hesitant on an aftermarket intake.
Thanks! Honestly I don't hear any noise over the sound of the Empire.. I never ran the stock box with the lid off either so I'm not sure what that sounded like... The Big 3 is definitely worth it for the power gains tho, and I think the FCI is the best intake solution.. It's diameter is WAY bigger than the stock intake and it has dramatic of a bend.. Just by looking at you can tell airflow is increased..
Any real noticeable increase in stability with the +0.5 A-arms? I was looking at the +2s but would rather not upgrade the rear axle along with it. If I can get a decent boost with the 0.5s I’d rather go that route
Great question and yes there's definitely noticeable difference compared to stock, especially when combined with a slightly wider offset than stock and the LT suspension.. We did a +2 build on another Raptor with a longer axle and that one is definitely more stable but it also loses a little ability to navigate really tight trails.. They're both good for different reasons but I'm super happy with the +.5 and Brian who did the +2 wishes he went the .5 route... Where you're riding most has to factor in a bit, but ultimately yes you do get noticeably more stability with this set up..
@Daniel Stearns no reason to ditch those R shocks if you don't mind having less travel.. That would work pretty well with the +.5 but if you went +2 I'd definitely do the suspension as well.. Maybe you should start with more wheel offset and see what you think.. That's the most affordable option.. I like the DWTs, but stay away from the Alba beadlocks.. They're very heavy and tend to break sidewalls on inexpensive tires.. We seen them shred lots of GBC XC Masters
Iv been looking at getting into a raptor. Looking at 2016 gytr. Any thoughts and info would be great. Main question though is what kind of range are you guys getting with yours on a tank of fuel
Raptors are great! 16 and up it doesn't really matter which year you get they're all the same.. Im not sure what the gas mileage is because there's no odometer or anything on them.. I'd guess you'd get around 60 miles to a tank maybe a little more.. They only hold 2-3 gallons so range won't be crazy good.. Ours having the intake, exhaust, and fuel mapping will get much less miles to a tank than they would stock..
You mean Yoshimura? Brent has a titanium one on one of his TRX450 race builds.. It's really nice, I don't think they make the titanium ones anymore but Yoshimura is a solid reputable company with a long history of working with working with top manufacturers on offroad machines and Superbikes.. So definitely a solid option!
Nice Chad! Was wondering what shocks you would buy. I have a 2020 r model. How good are the stage 3 shocks over 700r? I want to upgrade but it’s a big decision! Don’t want to sell myself short if you know what I mean. Thanks man!
That would be tuff because the R suspension is really good.. The Elkas are definitely better, but mine are long travel so you have to do arms too.. I'd say if you were widening your machine or going with an XC long travel set up like mine it would be worth it.. But if you're talking just doing standard travel Elkas with the stock a-arms, then no that definitely wouldn't be worth it.. I'd roll with what you got for awhile and maybe do some other stuff first.. What all have you done to it so far?
Thank you for this video! I do however have a question. Our Suzuki quad sport z250 (2007) goes unbelievably well and is great all around yet it rides super rough. It rides really rough at all speeds with all bumps. We have been looking for suspension however I’ve been trying to find a suspension made for it. Could you help? 🤞🤞🤞 Also i was thinking about putting marshmallow grips on it too. What would you recommend to make it ride better?
Honestly I don't think suspension is going to make a huge difference for you.. In order for the suspension travel to have enough stroke to make it more comfortable, you'd probably want longer travel which means new arms and potentially a new rear axle if the arms are much wider than the rear.. On a 15yr old entry level quad, I don't think it's worth the investment.. You could try a steering stabilizer and shock and vibe steering stem, there's also some bar clamps have the ability to absorb some of the chop.. All of those things are expensive but they're cheaper than shocks and probably help just as much.. The problem I see with it, is there's no return on investment if it doesn't improve the ride for you.. And after putting that much money into it, you may end up wishing that you just upgraded to another quad.. All that said, several companies would build you custom suspension or revalve the shocks already on it.. But I think it's more about suspension geometry on a quad like that than it is bad shocks.. If you still want a sport quad, several options will give you a better out of the box ride, like a z400 or kfx400.. But all sport quads ride rougher than 4x4s..
@@DirtObseXXion Thank you!!! Thank you for you explanation. This makes total since. I’ll look in a little for further detail because like I said it’s a GREAT quad yet beats you to death when you ride. I might be looking for (like you said) a new quad. Thanks for your help!
@@DirtObseXXion Hey, I need your help again. Im thinking about getting new tires for my king quad 400 and was wondering if you had any experience with the tusk terraforms? If not, what tires would you recommend? Thank you for taking the time to respond and help me!
@Ethan Norton Yep! I love them, I have them on my Grizzly.. Are you anywhere near KY? I have a set of those on ITP wheels to sell or a set CST take offs on stock KingQuad wheels.. Both sets are practically new but I'm about to sell the Grizzly so I can get something else to review
That’s an impressively good build, makes me consider selling my mtb and converting back to a quad. If u ever convert to mtb i still highly recommend odi’s
Thanks brother! I'd definitely like to do that.. I figured we'd try to work something out when you get the starter fixed.. Meet up for a ride somewhere.. Im excited to do it though, I've got footage of a Scrambler S and the OG 3wheeler Scrambler I'd like to use in the vid too..
I think the main thing about IRS on sport quads is the stability and control you have when kicking out the rear. Dirt track did a video on it forever ago.
@@willhutton1516 I think that's the main thing you lose personally.. I know Polaris actually did a better job with IRS on a sport machine compared to the Honda 700XX because of the sway bar design.. It was supposed to be more stable than the 700xx (which I've seen dudes wreck trying to ride with the rest of us on solid axles). But having a solid rear axle definitely provides more stability at higher speed sweeping corners because the back end is kept level. IRS allows the outer rear wheel to search independently for traction, so when it grabs it can throw you, hence the sway bar.. I would definitely say IRS will make for a more comfortable ride and definitely better ground clearance. But as with all things there is a trade off.. If it was truly better it would have stuck around and GNCC racers would have liked it. But it didn't catch on because the advantages that made it more terrain-able for trails (ground clearance ect..), but not as fast (added weight, less ability to spin through corners).. That's my 2 cents.. But I'd still love to test one! And I have definitely seen that DT vid!!!
@@DirtObseXXion yeah! I’ve actually seen a 700xx at my local public motocross track. (Doug dunaway memorial motocross track. Harrison, OH). Guy said he’s done some mods on it so it doesn’t flip him in the corners.
Yamaha and Honda could get back into the 4x4 sport quads and make some actual competition to Polaris and can-am. Granted, you’ll have to pay an arm and a leg tho!😂. CFMoto I can see making a cheap 400ex clone with the engine from their 400 utility quad. Apparently they are an engine manufacturer for KTM motorcycles.
Buy all that stuff... Thats the way its done here... Need to see some 3-wheeler reviews.. Lol.. None going on at T.W.O since our man has hit the prime of his teenage years.. Lol.. 👍👍👍 #staciescountrycooking #teamwaxoffroad #makeatcsgreatagain #savesportquads
If you're gonna run em on a Raptor the weight won't be too terrible.. But I definitely recommend a tire other than XC masters on those wheels.. We've seen that combo fail quite a few times...
@@jaysimms2648 Yeah the CST Pulses we are running work great on the Raptor.. Im not a fan of the Obors, the tread depth is about 50% of what they should be so a Raptor will spin em pretty good and they won't last long.. We tried them, they're okfor a 400 maybe a 450.. The Viking did one race on them and swapped out for GBC Groundbusters
If someone contacts you saying you won something and to text them.. IT IS NOT US, IT IS A SCAM.. Find that Douche and do with him what you will... Looking forward to talking to Y'all about the Raptor!
I just got 2 Raptor 700r SEs for me and my son!!! I was never Raptor fan until I rode it!!!😎💪🇺🇸
@@edwardstroko4665 Awesome! It's a great machine, by far my favorite ATV!
You guys deserve a bigger following. Some of the best reviews I’ve seen are here. Thorough, open minded/down to earth and without bias reviews. I appreciate you.
Thanks!!! I like to think we have a quality over quantity following.. A lot of folks like you with a ton of experience and insights!
No stabilizer needed when you've got boulder shoulders like that! Looking good and another banger of a vid. Best ATV channel on TH-cam
Lol! Thanks brother!
Like the cost breakdown , most channels skip the real world costs ! Awesome raptor and shirt
Thanks! It was a little rough looking through all that purchase history and realizing how much I've actually spent on this thing!! It was worth it though... If my 16year old self knew me currently he'd think I was pretty badass 🤣🤣🤣
@@DirtObseXXion that’s the same thing I say 🤣. Everything we own was new when I was in high school , would have been a real baller 🤣🤣
On-Cams!! Really well done. That Raptor is a beast! ✌️👊💥
Our test rider has been racing every weekend so I had to step up!!! Thanks Mike! Y'all be careful with them 225HP Super Cars!!!
NIce build and we appreciate the shout-out . Keep up the good work!
Wow, y'all caught a deep cut on a low view video.. Must be some serious enthusiasts at Rossier! Thanks!
Nobody can ever knock the reliability of a Raptor. I’ve watched that poor thing slam Chad so many times and it’s always asking for more! Watching that total creep up makes ya almost wanna keep things stock. Great build brother…the build I should had went with
Whoa whoa whoa.. I thought I was slamming the Raptor that whole time... Yours is next! I may have to do the talking tho because I think I like your build more than you do!!!
@@DirtObseXXion look forward to seeing flying Brian raptor build video.
@@subshooting8414 His came out great! He went wider so it's tuff on tight trails but it definitely has some advantages over mine..
Keep hearing about flying Brian’s 700 build… we wanna see it!! 🗣️
Мой первый заезд на рапторе и я заглох в лесу , у меня перестал работать топливный насос
I could not get Cuervo’s map to work for my set up i’m not sure why.
Looks like you found that wheelie button! Awesome build brother 💪🏁
LOL! More like accidentally push it inadvertently once in a while...
Dirt ObseXXion is my go to videos for my quads..( raptor 700r,Polaris Ace) always good reviews..
Thanks brother! I appreciate the kind words!
i put a seat cover, handguards, front bumper, rear bumper, gas cap, and i switched to 22 inches rear tires. CST ambush. i am not going to give it more power. i do extremely long rides on the provincial atv trail network of quebec and i need all the reliability i can get. trails are not always nice. 22 tires help with clearance. the 20 tires are good for perfect trails and agressive riding. the warrior 350 came stock with 22 tires on the rear. thats why it was a good trail quad.
Fci intake is the way to go...I had a fci on my yfz, and you could definitely feel the power and throttle response after install
Get cuervos fan early on kit with the temp gauge. Its one of the best things i got for mine.
Nice! Good advice 👍
Hey man awsome video i did pretty much all the same mods to my raptor. If
Your still getting arm pump from riding I definitely recommend the urmosi 720sbc bar clamps those things have been life saving i can ride for hours and not get any arm pump
Nice, that Urmosi stuff is too rich for my blood.. I may do Flexx bars eventually but my anti vibe stem is enough for now
Raptor looks sick! love your guys reviews and breakdowns. You talking about your WV wreck sounds a lot like mine 3 months ago. Top of 4th I clipped a tree with my Right nerf bar and rear wheel. Sent me sailing and the machine went tumbling.
Oooohwww. Yeah, never good. I was going way to fast on a gravel road, caught some loose stuff on the outside of a sweeping turn that straightened me out directly into some logs that been cleared from the road.. I was pretty lucky to walk away with the worst bruising ive ever seen from my stomach down to my knee and some sore ribs.. It slowed me down for sure..
@@DirtObseXXion Damn, that sounds nasty, but at least you walked away from it. Mine was similar in being self inflicted. Moving along way too fast, hit a dip in the trail and the rear kicked causing the whole machine to drift about a foot too wide. I walked away from it but added a new meniscus tear, grade 1 acl tear and fractured tibial plateau.
@@MnWarrior350 oww.. Dang dude!
Awsome.vid. I have that exact same shirt.what part of west Virginia do you live? I'm in cross lanes
Heck yeah!!! That build turned out awesome!
Thanks Eric!!!
How much better are elka 3’s compared to the “r” shocks?
The R shocks are pretty decent, but the Elka 3s are noticeably better.. I have the Long Travel so there's more suspension stroke wich is naturally going to add capability but Elka also valves and springs the suspension you order to your weight and riding style.. Hard to say exactly how much better they are because that varies by person, but for my weight and the way I like to ride they have been worth the expense
Thanks for the info you seem like a cool dude to go riding with. God bless you
Thanks!
What was the manufacturer of the fender guards you mentioned at the end of the video?
Dirt Fiend.. You can order them directly from their website
I recently just bought a 2011 raptor 700r SE and it has and it already has a full true dual Trinity stage 4 pipes, a Trinity programmer, a Trinity high flow intake for power mods and for looks and handling and other misc stuff it has a alba intimidator bumper, a xfr wide grab bar, alba nerf bars, odi Rouge grips, a graphics kit, and an anodised aluminum alba gas cap, what else should I add on first? Should I start with hand guards or should I start with an aluminum skid plate?
I prioritize stuff that protects the quad first so skid plate, case saver, rotor and sprocket guards.. Stuff like that.. I definitely recommend looking into a Precision Steering Stabilizer too..
What riding type did you pick for the shocks? Elka has options like recreational, mx, xc, dunes.
Recreational/ hard trail riding.. I wanted them pretty plush because we'll do multi day trips sometimes
@@DirtObseXXion I was looking at the sport/performance but it seems most people go with the comfort and are happy with their choice.
@danielstearns5004 Depends on how you ride.. I think the spring rates are by weight and the specific style will determine the compression.. If you ride all day, I'd recommend going with the recreation.. You can always add preload and compression if it feels too soft... You're gonna get higher performing shocks no matter what.. But going with recreation is going to be more comfortable.. Racier suspension is designed for repeated big hits and shorter shorter sessions
Hey brother awesome videos!! Can you explain what you meant about alba beadlocks? Are you saying they wear out the gbc tire quicker then normal?
Yes, the Alba Beadlocks are very very heavy.. That combined with the brackets they use to secure the ring to the wheel ends up splitting the sidewalls on the XC Masters fairly easily.. I think the Raptor is probably the only machine that can truly handle the weight of those wheels.. We've tried them LTRs and there's a noticeable reduction in power because they're so heavy.. That's why I just went with DWTs.. If you get a higher quality bead lock like Hyper or Kizer they're not nearly as heavy, but they are much more expensive..
I see Dirt Obsexxion…I immediately click!!! 🍻
That's a philosophy of a man whose going places!
@@DirtObseXXion Straight up! Big boy! 😉
@@DUNEATV 😘
@@DirtObseXXion LOL
@@DUNEATV 👀😍🕵️♀️
How many hours are on the machine and how many hours do you go between oil changes?
I didn't put an hour meter on it, I should have. I'd estimate it at about 150 hours at 2,000+ miles. I did the first oil change around 10-20hrs and then I do every 6-8 months which is probably every 40-50hrs. The oil always looks great when I change it so I'm going to stick with that interval.
I did a valve check a few weeks ago and they were spot on, so even at that hourly mark it hasn't needed a valve adjustment. The only maintenance it has needed has been the chain, sprockets, and carrier bearing but I've beat on it pretty good, so those items last longer for some people..
Great video I’m always happy when you post cause you’re content is good
Thank you for that! I truly appreciate it!!
Nice build! You did a lot to the machine. How is the sound from the FCI intake? Does it sound like taking the stock airbox lid off? I just don't care for the intake noise with the lid off so i have been hesitant on an aftermarket intake.
Thanks! Honestly I don't hear any noise over the sound of the Empire.. I never ran the stock box with the lid off either so I'm not sure what that sounded like... The Big 3 is definitely worth it for the power gains tho, and I think the FCI is the best intake solution.. It's diameter is WAY bigger than the stock intake and it has dramatic of a bend.. Just by looking at you can tell airflow is increased..
@@DirtObseXXion ty, i have exhaust and pc5. Just no air intake yet.
Any real noticeable increase in stability with the +0.5 A-arms? I was looking at the +2s but would rather not upgrade the rear axle along with it. If I can get a decent boost with the 0.5s I’d rather go that route
Great question and yes there's definitely noticeable difference compared to stock, especially when combined with a slightly wider offset than stock and the LT suspension.. We did a +2 build on another Raptor with a longer axle and that one is definitely more stable but it also loses a little ability to navigate really tight trails.. They're both good for different reasons but I'm super happy with the +.5 and Brian who did the +2 wishes he went the .5 route... Where you're riding most has to factor in a bit, but ultimately yes you do get noticeably more stability with this set up..
@@DirtObseXXion how would you feel about keeping the stock suspension with the wider a arms? I have the R model so it’s the upgraded shocks
@Daniel Stearns no reason to ditch those R shocks if you don't mind having less travel.. That would work pretty well with the +.5 but if you went +2 I'd definitely do the suspension as well.. Maybe you should start with more wheel offset and see what you think.. That's the most affordable option.. I like the DWTs, but stay away from the Alba beadlocks.. They're very heavy and tend to break sidewalls on inexpensive tires.. We seen them shred lots of GBC XC Masters
Iv been looking at getting into a raptor. Looking at 2016 gytr. Any thoughts and info would be great. Main question though is what kind of range are you guys getting with yours on a tank of fuel
Raptors are great! 16 and up it doesn't really matter which year you get they're all the same.. Im not sure what the gas mileage is because there's no odometer or anything on them.. I'd guess you'd get around 60 miles to a tank maybe a little more.. They only hold 2-3 gallons so range won't be crazy good.. Ours having the intake, exhaust, and fuel mapping will get much less miles to a tank than they would stock..
@@DirtObseXXion thanks for the info and quick response. As always look forward to the next video.
@@matthewbryant6114 Thanks! If you have any more specific questions feel free to email me dirtobsexxion@gmail.com or DM me on insta
Damn, I had CST pulses too...they were great tires tho
Ive already ordered close to 1000$ in goodies and I havent even got the quad yet.
Do you shoulder press your quad after each ride?
Quad presses are definitely part of my split! 🤣🤣🤣💪
Hey Dirt Obsession, what do you guys think of Yoshimoto exhausts?
You mean Yoshimura? Brent has a titanium one on one of his TRX450 race builds.. It's really nice, I don't think they make the titanium ones anymore but Yoshimura is a solid reputable company with a long history of working with working with top manufacturers on offroad machines and Superbikes.. So definitely a solid option!
Nice Chad! Was wondering what shocks you would buy. I have a 2020 r model. How good are the stage 3 shocks over 700r? I want to upgrade but it’s a big decision! Don’t want to sell myself short if you know what I mean. Thanks man!
That would be tuff because the R suspension is really good.. The Elkas are definitely better, but mine are long travel so you have to do arms too.. I'd say if you were widening your machine or going with an XC long travel set up like mine it would be worth it.. But if you're talking just doing standard travel Elkas with the stock a-arms, then no that definitely wouldn't be worth it..
I'd roll with what you got for awhile and maybe do some other stuff first.. What all have you done to it so far?
@@DirtObseXXion thanks man! I am doing long travel!
Fuel consumption is directly proportional two engine life
Great just bought Alba wheels and xc master tires!
Sorry! You might be ok, we've just seen that combo fail enough times to consider it worth avoiding.. Do you have them yet?
Is the front suspension long travel or standard?
Long travel. I probably should have mentioned that..
@@DirtObseXXion you did later on
Great video 🍻
Thanks 👍
Cool video 👍🏻👍🏻😁
Thanks!!!
Thank you for this video! I do however have a question. Our Suzuki quad sport z250 (2007) goes unbelievably well and is great all around yet it rides super rough. It rides really rough at all speeds with all bumps. We have been looking for suspension however I’ve been trying to find a suspension made for it. Could you help? 🤞🤞🤞 Also i was thinking about putting marshmallow grips on it too. What would you recommend to make it ride better?
Honestly I don't think suspension is going to make a huge difference for you.. In order for the suspension travel to have enough stroke to make it more comfortable, you'd probably want longer travel which means new arms and potentially a new rear axle if the arms are much wider than the rear.. On a 15yr old entry level quad, I don't think it's worth the investment.. You could try a steering stabilizer and shock and vibe steering stem, there's also some bar clamps have the ability to absorb some of the chop.. All of those things are expensive but they're cheaper than shocks and probably help just as much.. The problem I see with it, is there's no return on investment if it doesn't improve the ride for you.. And after putting that much money into it, you may end up wishing that you just upgraded to another quad.. All that said, several companies would build you custom suspension or revalve the shocks already on it.. But I think it's more about suspension geometry on a quad like that than it is bad shocks.. If you still want a sport quad, several options will give you a better out of the box ride, like a z400 or kfx400.. But all sport quads ride rougher than 4x4s..
@@DirtObseXXion Thank you!!! Thank you for you explanation. This makes total since. I’ll look in a little for further detail because like I said it’s a GREAT quad yet beats you to death when you ride. I might be looking for (like you said) a new quad. Thanks for your help!
@Ethan Norton LTZ400s are great, we have one we're planning on doing a video with.. Better than the more popular Honda 400X in my opinion
@@DirtObseXXion Hey, I need your help again. Im thinking about getting new tires for my king quad 400 and was wondering if you had any experience with the tusk terraforms? If not, what tires would you recommend? Thank you for taking the time to respond and help me!
@Ethan Norton Yep! I love them, I have them on my Grizzly.. Are you anywhere near KY? I have a set of those on ITP wheels to sell or a set CST take offs on stock KingQuad wheels.. Both sets are practically new but I'm about to sell the Grizzly so I can get something else to review
I have a 2020 raptor. Love it to death. I run a 13t sprocket in the front. Love it.
It's a great machine! Did you get the black and white one too?
@@DirtObseXXion red and grey. I got the 700r se
@@andrewengland971 Nice!
13t gang🤌 pulls through 5th gear better than the 14t in a drag race.
That’s an impressively good build, makes me consider selling my mtb and converting back to a quad. If u ever convert to mtb i still highly recommend odi’s
Thanks brother, I've thought about MTBs but my garage is as full as my weekends right now..
Nice looking Raptor!
Thanks Rick!
Always great content bro let me know if your interested in doing a review on my 99 Scrambler 400 4x4.
Thanks brother! I'd definitely like to do that.. I figured we'd try to work something out when you get the starter fixed.. Meet up for a ride somewhere.. Im excited to do it though, I've got footage of a Scrambler S and the OG 3wheeler Scrambler I'd like to use in the vid too..
Awesome man I'll let you know
Great setup. Just missing a flexx to improve the give a final touch of confort and style. Maybe viking has a spare set from his Hondas 😆
Haha! Actually that's the only other thing I'd like to add! I need to sweet talk him or something!
What no 6 pack rack? lol Hey I remember that day , I ve got a better tow strap now ! Let’s get it dirty again soon !!
Lol! Let's do it Mikey!
Dude, you should test the Polaris outlaw 525 IRS. Apparently it’s a great trail bike!
Maybe one day!.. The best part about sport quads is the solid axle though.. We did the Outlaw 525S a few vids back..
I think the main thing about IRS on sport quads is the stability and control you have when kicking out the rear. Dirt track did a video on it forever ago.
@@willhutton1516 I think that's the main thing you lose personally.. I know Polaris actually did a better job with IRS on a sport machine compared to the Honda 700XX because of the sway bar design.. It was supposed to be more stable than the 700xx (which I've seen dudes wreck trying to ride with the rest of us on solid axles). But having a solid rear axle definitely provides more stability at higher speed sweeping corners because the back end is kept level. IRS allows the outer rear wheel to search independently for traction, so when it grabs it can throw you, hence the sway bar.. I would definitely say IRS will make for a more comfortable ride and definitely better ground clearance. But as with all things there is a trade off.. If it was truly better it would have stuck around and GNCC racers would have liked it. But it didn't catch on because the advantages that made it more terrain-able for trails (ground clearance ect..), but not as fast (added weight, less ability to spin through corners).. That's my 2 cents.. But I'd still love to test one! And I have definitely seen that DT vid!!!
@@DirtObseXXion yeah! I’ve actually seen a 700xx at my local public motocross track. (Doug dunaway memorial motocross track. Harrison, OH). Guy said he’s done some mods on it so it doesn’t flip him in the corners.
Yamaha and Honda could get back into the 4x4 sport quads and make some actual competition to Polaris and can-am. Granted, you’ll have to pay an arm and a leg tho!😂. CFMoto I can see making a cheap 400ex clone with the engine from their 400 utility quad. Apparently they are an engine manufacturer for KTM motorcycles.
Got my 2024
Awesome stuff brother! Congratulations!
wow looks like a really need to start riding my atv more...
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Bro what's your stack 😭 all jokes a side be healthy my friend I like watching ya 👍
Lol! Me and FB lost about 55lbs each since December.. Significant health improvements! I've always been an ironslinger tho, even when I was fat
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Testosterone Replacement Therapy is real! Looking huge! ;p
I thought TRT was Throttle Ripping Therapy???
Buy all that stuff... Thats the way its done here... Need to see some 3-wheeler reviews.. Lol..
None going on at T.W.O since our man has hit the prime of his teenage years.. Lol.. 👍👍👍
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If that's an offer, let's do it Doc!!! You gotta be the rider tho, anyone else would kill themselves
I thought this was a raptor review not a gun show….
Why can't it be both? 🤣🤣🤣
@@DirtObseXXion as long as Brandon doesn’t find those guns your fine 🤣🤣
Dam i wish i watched this video before buying Albas 🥴
If you're gonna run em on a Raptor the weight won't be too terrible.. But I definitely recommend a tire other than XC masters on those wheels.. We've seen that combo fail quite a few times...
Is there a tire you recommend?
I was looking into the obor advents but i guess they fall into the same category
@@jaysimms2648 Yeah the CST Pulses we are running work great on the Raptor.. Im not a fan of the Obors, the tread depth is about 50% of what they should be so a Raptor will spin em pretty good and they won't last long.. We tried them, they're okfor a 400 maybe a 450.. The Viking did one race on them and swapped out for GBC Groundbusters
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Zinger!!!!
Nice Raptor! I ended up going with the Hiper Tech beadlocks, 23 fronts and 22 rears. Perfect for my style of riding
Thanks! Nice, bigger tires are definitely better for the gnarly terrain