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raptor project!!
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Posted by: tater_kamik

i have a great project, im building a raptor! im new to the forums but have been riding for a while and have decided to build myself a nice bike. but here is the trick, i started from nothing. i didnt have a frame, nor an engine. i have been buying everything from ebay! its a pain in the ***. here is what i have so far:
686 with 12:1 compression, ported and polished, hotcams stage 2, hinson clutch basket, gytr clutches
stock frame that i painted blue
+2 +0 a arms
+4 axle
works shocks triple rate up front with rez, dual rate in the rear with rez
+2 swingarm made out of 4130 chromoly (guy makes them, seems real good but i have not received it yet)
burgard chrome anti ib steering stem
pwr radiator
oversized oil tank
fly handle bar
twist grip throttle
braided brake lines
sidewinder ti-moly sprockets and chain

i think that is it. i still need a lot of parts though, i will post pics asap (im at work right now) if you have any parts laying around let me know! any input would be greatly appreciated!

Posted by: Racing Rice

Sounds like a good start, can't wait to see it when you get it all put together.

Posted by: 660rider0_3

lucky you i wish i had the money to put in raptor.......

Posted by: tater_kamik

i appreciate the support! actually, the money i will have spent on this will be about the same as buying a new one. here it is as of right now

Posted by: tater_kamik

i messed that up, here it is. anyone know how to post pictures without a hyperlink?http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/tater...348.jpg&.src=ph

Posted by: rap686

is the swingarm off e-bay from t-dub racing????

Posted by: tater_kamik

actually, yes it is! he is backlogged though and i will not receive it for another 2 weeks but the total with carrier was 400 or a little more. if i had been in a hurry it would suck but since it is going to take forever... do you know anything about tdub's products?

Posted by: rap686

no I don't I have been looking at them I have a +2" LSR used off e-bay on now but was thinking of getting a +4" from them for drag racing if you think about it please let me know what you think of it when it arrives. THANK YOU

Posted by: tater_kamik

i will definately let you know! he seemed real cool when i talked to him. i will keep yall informed!

Posted by: Robin Hood

Wow, the frame and everything looks really clean. Good job on everything so far, and good luck with your rappy. I want to see how this look when its all done, and any ideas on the color sheme for the plastics? and what graphics you might get? And are you going to keep buying stuff off ebay or maybe check out other places? Thanks and keep us updated!

~RH

Posted by: tater_kamik

i have blue plastics and i am looking at these graphics

Posted by: tater_kamik

i have bought most everything off of ebay, but i did buy my sprockets and chain off of sidewinder directly, as well as my axle from rocky mountain. i dont really mind where i get the parts as long as it is what i need! anyone got some parts or some places to get them? that would probably be a good thread, places to buy parts from and places not to

Posted by: Foxracin

Looks good so far.

Herse the stock parts I have let me know if you want them just make me a offer.

Bars
Dash
Front shocks
Header with heath shields and all hardware
Brake hub
Axle locknuts
Airbox
Brakeline holder things
Bar clamp things
Parking break assembly with the clutch lever and everything
And a stock switch cluster it had the wires but I custom wired some stuff on mine to get everything off the bars and it doesnt have the end connection.

All the parts are off a 02 LE and I can get pics if interested.

Posted by: tater_kamik

i need the Brake hub, Brakeline holder things, and the Dash if it includes the lights! let me know how much bro

Posted by: Foxracin

I found some pics. The dash doesnt come with the lights sorry.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v415/Foxracin/000_0014.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v415/Foxracin/000_0015.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v415/Foxracin/000_0016.jpg

PM me with an offer one what parts you want.

Posted by: tater_kamik

sorry for the delay in response! i was playing some gay war games... it was so fun!

i dont even know what i need at this point since many of the things i ordered havent come in and are long overdue. i will let you know asap, im playing ctch up right now. gotta love it!!!

Posted by: Foxracin

Ok no problem. Just let me know.

Posted by: Robin Hood

quote:
Originally posted by tater_kamik
i have bought most everything off of ebay, but i did buy my sprockets and chain off of sidewinder directly, as well as my axle from rocky mountain. i dont really mind where i get the parts as long as it is what i need! anyone got some parts or some places to get them? that would probably be a good thread, places to buy parts from and places not to

Sheesh, can I take a pick off your money tree? Lol, Wish i had the time + money to work on projects like this... Must be incredeble watching it first hand come all together and knowing you did it yourself... Cant wait to build mine lol

Posted by: tater_kamik

well, between my motorcycle, and this quad plus going out, my money has pretty much shriveled away... i cannot wait though, just found out that my swingarm is coming in very soon and i am expecting the shocks pretty soon i hope. most of the parts are here, i have a shed full of crap! i do need some parts still though. anyone want to go play after i get it done?!?

Posted by: protraxrptr17

I got all the dash lights. What city in Arkansas do you live? I'll sell the lights for $20. I don't have the bulbs or the sockets. Just the lenses and the grommets.

Posted by: Robin Hood

quote:
Originally posted by tater_kamik
well, between my motorcycle, and this quad plus going out, my money has pretty much shriveled away... i cannot wait though, just found out that my swingarm is coming in very soon and i am expecting the shocks pretty soon i hope. most of the parts are here, i have a shed full of crap! i do need some parts still though. anyone want to go play after i get it done?!?

I can play if you dont mind trailoring up to Nj

Posted by: tater_kamik

isnt that right next to arkansas?!?

Posted by: Robin Hood

quote:
Originally posted by tater_kamik
isnt that right next to arkansas?!?

Of course it is!

Then again I did fail the states test in 5th grade...

I think were both right next to alaska...

Posted by: tater_kamik

i wonder where that new state "iraq" is located?? right above alaska? maybe hawaii?

Posted by: tater_kamik

got the swingarm in today, definately worth it! cant wait to be able to mount it, swingarm bolt and works shocks should be coming in anytime now!

Posted by: rap686

Thanks for the info on the swingarm its what I was hoping to hear. I'll get mine ordered up shortly.

Posted by: tater_kamik

they delivered right as scheduled and let me know when they shipped with a tracking number! the packaging around it was excellent! tons of padding and it comes with nice hex bolts. i ordered mine with the carrier which came with the brake holder thing, everything seems to be wonderful with it. i wish i had gotten the open one though because i am going to have to drill a hole so i can gain access to the valve to grease it... definately recommend!

Posted by: tater_kamik

works shocks are in! took them a little over a month but hey, they do look good! find out how good they are once i get my bolts in, etc etc etc...

Posted by: rap686

Thanks for the info I'll order the open one

Posted by: tater_kamik

here it is as of right now, got some bolts in today, they look great but they didnt all come in for some reason

raptor project
still need a subframe though... and rear brakes, but whe over uses the rear brakes anyways?!?

Posted by: Robin Hood

Sheesh, putting a quad togethers supposed to be as clean as a surgeons table... not a fricken warzone...

Jk, maybe you should organize it a little.

Its looking mighty fine though!

Posted by: tater_kamik

warzone it is! i figure i will clean it up when i finish. i actually do have method to my madness, except for tools. since my old housemate took a bunch i no longer care what i do with this set because someone is always using them and not putting them back. cant wait to get a garage! appreciate it though. im going to work on it some more today, get as much as possible done and it will look cleaner around it hopefully

Posted by: tater_kamik

the swingarm is now on! i had to wait for the swingarm kit from pivot works. not too much in the problems department that a hammer and a few sockets couldnt fix. i have all of the parts i need except for an seat, rear hubs, and rear wheels.

Posted by: tater_kamik

i have put yet more crap on it, i have been held up because i moved! if it makes you all feel better, my area is now organized!!! i will take some more pics soon but i think i broke my digital camera

oh well, i am making progress and i am guessing 2 more weeks and she will be finished!!

Posted by: MR.BIG

That thing is going to crank. I would have figured you would have been done by now but moving always su*ks! Good luck!

Posted by: RaptorHappy660r

is that first pic all that you have put together so far? jw good with the rest!

Posted by: Robin Hood

Any more pics?

Posted by: tater_kamik

i have a lot more stuff on it now than before, im just missing some stupid stuff now. i am waiting for a arm bolts and i still need to get an linkage kit. it is going very well though! im going to do an review of all of the people i worked with and companies when i am done. im going to work on it toight, i should be able to get the axle in and all of that crap on. i dont have rear tires yet so i am going to borrow them from my other quad once i get the raptor done until i can decide what size tires i am going to run. im never gonna move again! it sucks! oh well... my camera does appear to be broken, so i guess i will take some pictures with my crappy camera phone.

Posted by: MadDog56

If you're going to run MX I'd say 19 inch holeshots, otherwise a good 20" tire works great in most conditions. For the sloppier or rockier terrain I might go with 22" tires.

Posted by: Robin Hood

Grab some Holeshot HD's.

Posted by: RaptorHappy660r

any new pics yet????? im anxious to see what it looks like!!!

Posted by: Travis712

Hey, I like how you painted the frame. Spray paint or did you get it PCed? Nice job dude!

Posted by: tater_kamik

spray paint!
you have to love some spray!

got it at lowes, basically put it on fairly thick to the point where it looks shiny and smooth (right before it starts running) and then let it dry. i should have gotten it powder coated though, i found a guy that will do it for 150... oh well, live you learn!

Posted by: tater_kamik

i want the holeshots for sure, that is what i have for the front already... im thinking about an 19x10-9 mxr4... they dont make the hd in an 19" size, and i want to do a lot of mx with it...

Posted by: tater_kamik

of course if anybody has some good rears for sale...

Posted by: RaptorHappy660r

any pics soon im kinda gettin bored and i wanna see ur progress pleez up date soon thank you

Posted by: Marshmello

great job bro but just one question

why a raptor
y didnt u try makin like a 450 or a 480 or something,or maybe even like a 520 or sumthin

not tryin to start something but im just wondering y not a lighter more powerful quad

Posted by: tater_kamik

i was gonna work on it this weekend but i had a "piss off our new neighbors" party and i was a little too drunk to do much of anything...

maybe i should have built a 450, maybe next time?!?i have always wanted a fully built raptor and i like the motor in it a lot. oh well, got my nerf bars in from albe with heel plates! look very good too! also got my linkage kit in so i should have the rear end minus rear hubs and tires on (unless i jack them off my other quad which i probably will)

Posted by: Marshmello

sweet

post some pics

Posted by: RaptorHappy660r

yeeeesss pleeeze post some new pics im very anxious to see it !!

Posted by: tater_kamik

i will i will!

once i get the rear end finished saturday! i did make more progress today on my bike, and i put the nerf bars on, almost. the one side went on fine but it appears where alba uses the two holes by the master cylinder will not work b/c of the position they welded the bracket on... no! plus the instructions were crap! they looked like they were printed on a printer that was almost out of ink. oh well, guess i hate to call and raise some hell.

Posted by: RaptorHappy660r

hey tater why aint u keepin in touch with this forum ???? huh maybe ur just caught up in ur project! hope so cuz i wanna see them new pics baba!!!lol

Posted by: Foxracin

What all parts do you lack form being finished?

Posted by: tater_kamik

i dont need too much more, i need a starter, rear wheels and hubs, coolant hoses, ignition switch and lights w/dash, seat, and the proper jetting. im so close! i didnt get too much dont on it, the rear end still isnt finished!!! i had to get one of my buddies who crashed his bike so that pretty much killed saturday... oh well

Posted by: tater_kamik

welli was working on the front suspension before work, next thing you know my hand slips and im bleeding like hell. now i have to go to the hospital to either get the nail ripped out, or the pressure undrneath my nail relieved.

this sucks! since im apparently having problems finishing my quad for whatever reason, im gonna sell it. jk!

i wouldnt ever do that, ill probably be back working on it tomorrow if it is at all possible...

Posted by: raptorrider686

Hit me up with some pictures when your all done. Cant wait to see it

Posted by: tater_kamik

im gonna take it home with me and my dad has a camera that works so i am gonna have to borrow it. too bad i broke mine...

Posted by: fasterblaster09

WOAH..did you paint that frame yourself??..If so,what kind of paint is that??

Posted by: tater_kamik

painted myself, good old spray paint! got it at lowes, its the industrial paint. i like it a lot but i should have gotten it powdercoated. my leave starts tomorrow so im going home tomorrow! expect pics soon!!! not like yall havent been expecting pictures anyways...

Posted by: tater_kamik

reked my bike! please enjoy!

http://www.exriders.com/vbb/showthr...threadid=170141

Posted by: Robin Hood

That sucks, get better, need more pics.

Posted by: tater_kamik

wow, i spelled "wreck" wrong... i am a genius!!! yeah...

im looking into rear tires still, i got my rocky mountain catalog here trying to decide what i want. i have to admit, they are a great company! also have a very nice catalog too. i believe they are the only company i have ordered a free catalog from and they actually sent it. i will get some pictures of the quad when i get back (not this saturday but the saturday after, but i will be getting in late so im guessing sunday) and i will take some of my wounds!!! im sure everyone will appreciate that!!

Posted by: priebo15

cant wait to see the finished project...this things gonna be tits!

Posted by: BushManRebel

Is that the original Yamaha Blue? Or did you repaint it?

Are you going to paint the new swingarm?

I suggest since you buy off ebay like me to invest into the alloybolts stainless steel bolt set. They are great and don't tarnish at all.

Posted by: tater_kamik

i repainted the frame, i also painted the swingarm silver. i also already have the bolt kit!!

Posted by: lzyga05

pics ples?

Posted by: tater_kamik

pics will be coming up when my internet gets working

right now (and for the last month...) i could only use my work to get on exriders. but i have made a lot of progress! got a ton of stuff on now, just finished reaming my spindles, i have put most of my rear together, i just have to put the linkage together. exhaust is on, carb, intake, twist throttle, a arms, some of the electronics, nerf bars, etc. i ran into a problem with my chain that i ordered from sidewinder. it is too short but they are sending me the extra links. i still dont have a seat though! how sad is that? it is looking very good though!

Posted by: slamdak8782

Hey when you get your rearend back together why dont you come back over to my house again.......... ill hook you upp hahahahaahahaaha just kidding tater

Posted by: lzyga05

well i cant wait to c ur pimp quad gl

Posted by: tater_kamik

drrrr tom! how about you get back so i can whoop that a**! i put it on the ground today and it looks pretty mean, too bad i have crap tires on the front right now though... im so close!! hopefully my internet will be up today so i will post pics (finally)

Posted by: tater_kamik

okay, i got a little too drunk (and am a little too drunk) too do much of anything but i will post pics later today after i sleep it off a little. i drank a few for you slamdak!!!

Posted by: tater_kamik

woohoo! just took some pics and here they are! raptor project
there are also some pics of my bike after i cleaned it up a little, you can evan see my blood on the one piece

Posted by: Travis712

Kick *** for sure, best raptor ive seen in a while. Maybe since you built it up, it won't break as often as 95% of raptors, lol. Just playing with ya man, good job.

Posted by: tater_kamik

i appreciate it! it probably will break, anything i ride breaks a lot it seems...

Posted by: lzyga05

looks very nice but wat kind of swing arm u got on that ?

never seen one of those before

Posted by: tater_kamik

thats bcause its custom baby! nah, not really. this guy makes them out of 4130 chromoly and does a very good job making them and for a great price! i could literally buy over 3 of these compared to most of the others. it just didnt come painted or chromed

Posted by: lzyga05

not bad good look

Posted by: tater_kamik

thanks! i definately appreciate. i still have graphics and some other random stuff coming in but it will run now so i am close! but nothing is adjusted yet...

Posted by: lzyga05

nice how much was that swing? is it strong?

Posted by: tater_kamik

with the carrier it was about 400, without it was about 250 and it is strong from what i can tell, nice thick chromoly, and very good looking welds. definateyl recommend!!

Posted by: z400roosteR

Nice Garage of toys, The raptor looks good especially in the same garage as a suzuki!

Posted by: tater_kamik

thanks bro! whats funny is im always crackin a joke about suzuki and, oh wait, i have one

Posted by: lzyga05

ty about the swing

Posted by: rap686

If I rember right the swing arm is from T-Dub Racing. I bought one too and it is very nice. I ride MX and it has held up well. The only drawback to T-Dub is the wait (2-3 weeks) but for the price I can wait!!!!!
Contact info : tony_walker_217@msm.com

Posted by: rap686

Stupid computers there is a _ between tony and walker and walker and 217 that you can't see because it underlined it . Hopefully the link works.

Posted by: tater_kamik

i cannot find any of my info for him, i know i had his phone number but.... he has an (or had) an ebay store under t-dub racing, or something like that. but i couldnt find it.

sorry!!