Please Help! May be buying a Raptor

[Joslin]

Hello,
I would love to have some input before I buy a used Raptor. I found a 2005 660r special edition in very good shape. They are asking $2500.00. I'm a dirt bike guy but looking to change over.
My question is: Is this price good (asuming it is in good shape)? And what should I be looking for. Are there particular weaknesses with this quad I should know about?

I really appreciate any and all feedback...

Thanks,
Corey

[tomgodd]

Welcome to the Forum!
I hear the raptor 660 have tranny issues

[Joslin]

OK, I will look into it. I will check to see how well it shifts when I test it. I will search some threads to see what those issues are.

Thanks

[the87hyper]

Originally Posted by Joslin

OK, I will look into it. I will check to see how well it shifts when I test it. I will search some threads to see what those issues are.

Thanks

There is nothing worng with the trans in the later raptors. The 01/02 yes they had problems, however the later years did not have any issues. However, Yamaha put a crappy one way starting system in them... you may have a problem with that. Otherwise i cant comaplain about my raptor!

[atvwarrior]

I have a 2003 warrior which is basically the same as the raptor. I have no transmission issues, but yes it only has electric start

[09RappySE]

My advice would be to look for a 700, you will be happier if a raptor is what you want...you can get a decent 700 for that price.