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Old May 31, 2008 | 04:30 PM
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I would post this somewhere else, but i dont know anyone else on FTE, y'all are like my brothers (and sisters) here... Well to summarize a long story, i had a 04 Blaster i had alot invested into, i sold it to get my truck, but didnt need to, because i had that much left over (back when i was 15). Then i went without a quad for a long time. It was raining today and i got a wild hair up my ***, decided to ride up to the dealer and "look" at what i saw on the internet, and wanted. I went straight to this one, saw some buddies that were trying to get some financing approval on a street bike they wanted. I asked the guy if i could get approved for financing on that 700r over there, 5 minutes later and a few signatures, i was approved. An hour later, and about 30 more signatures, i brought home this thing! Ive always wanted one since i got rid of my truck, and now i have one!

First riding impressions- Damn this thing DEMANDS respect, it is brutally fast. Ive just driven it through the grass and on the driveway, around some wet fields slowly.... Here enough talking, take a look. Click on the pic.

 
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Old May 31, 2008 | 05:22 PM
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Very nice quad Kris! But, if you really wanted to go fast, you should have got the 450!
 
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Old May 31, 2008 | 05:25 PM
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yeah i know the 450 was more of a race bike, but im not going to race this, alot. More so a fat powerband for putting around on, goofing off and trail riding! I have ridden a 450 a while ago and i dont remember if its faster than this but damn it hauled! And i like the looks of this!
 
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Old May 31, 2008 | 05:33 PM
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Thats a nice machine! Our group up here (check my sig) typically runs utes, but the favorite one in my stable is the wolverine. Our trails are pretty slow, and the 2wdrives can't navigate them as well. That being said, we have a lot of trails up north on old logging roads and abandoned railroad beds. Too dusty for me! Our trails just opened two weeks ago, and I haven't been able to get out and ride.

Anyway, get out there and ride, and enjoy yourself! Keep the shiny side up! And I for one would like to see some pics of where you (and others) ride.
 
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Old May 31, 2008 | 05:36 PM
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Very nice 4 wheeler Kris, I have been looking hard at a 350 Grizzly 4x4 Diff Lock IRS. Must be nice to walk in and get one hehe.
 
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Old May 31, 2008 | 05:53 PM
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Kris, that's a nice lookin Raptor.

Kinda funny, when I saw your thread, and before I clicked on it, I just KNEW it was going to be a Yamaha Raptor, and a blue one at that. lol. Fooor some reason, I had a feeling.
 
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Old May 31, 2008 | 05:54 PM
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To quote you from last night ..... ENVIOUS!

o.k. so lets see I predict within a month it WILL be modded. Which wheels are you looking at? ( I know you are, dont deny it.)
 
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Old May 31, 2008 | 05:56 PM
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I was thinkin nerf bars first. This thing is too fast for me (ha yeah right for a week maybe), i dont think i need to do anything to the suspension or power department, for a few weeks. I never liked black wheels but i love how these look on the quad. Thanks for all the compliments guys.
 
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Old May 31, 2008 | 06:40 PM
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The Raptors have a kickazz stance to them. Always been my favorite for the sport/race quads. Very nice Kris! Will look good in the back of the Ford
 
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Old May 31, 2008 | 07:00 PM
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Nice lookin toy Kris. I hope you dropped a few $$ on a helmet to go with it.
 
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Old May 31, 2008 | 07:24 PM
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Brandon what are you talking about he already has ordered mods and has some on back order .
 
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Old May 31, 2008 | 08:04 PM
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Congrats on the sweet ride Kris. I have a Kawasaki Prairie 360. It moves pretty good. The 4 wheel on it is almost unstoppable! Good luck with it!!
 
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Old May 31, 2008 | 08:14 PM
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That sucker looks vicious. Keep it chained up so it doesn't attack anybody.
When will you be taking it to obedience class.
 
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Old May 31, 2008 | 08:17 PM
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Nice ride, Kris. Can't believe how much fun you can have on one of those. (I won't preach about being careful.) I agree with Brandon about looking at wheels. The black is nice but the alloys are sharp.
 
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Old May 31, 2008 | 09:47 PM
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Sweet bike, Kris. Our trails are not something that you can ride with a machine like that though I have always wanted one. Instead I have a 700 Polaris Sportsman. Soon going to be upgrading to the 800, just like the extra power.
 
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