BRUH... I didn't know smacking the knuckle worked. Didn't seem obvious that it would. Smacking the bolt sure didn't, so the rubber seals on my factory TRE's got demolished by the separator..
Dang that’s a bummer! I initially smacked the bolt with no results so I watched a few vids for tips and smacking the knuckle was slick. The bulk of comments have said to use a rubber mallet or deadblow next time so I’ll probably do that. Most of them came out in 5-10 solid wacks 😅👍
☝🥇THIS was the clear game changer for the Raptor! This exact setup, with either Rocket Ron S3's (triple rate) or Elka's ... makes a night and day difference! Additionally... this would be the very first thing anyone who is not only serious about trail riding, but if you are someone who likes to push the limits, this is where its at! Id definitely do all of this FIRST to a stock raptor if I had to do it all over again! Ohh.. AND the steering stabilizer! THATS also a must! Killer work.. KILLER VIDEO Pete! 🔥🔥🔥
On the topic of taking a hammer to suspension components: it's totally fine but get yourself a brass/rubber hammer or mallet. Hardened steel hammers on aluminum suspension can ruin your day if you unga-bunga it a little too much. Awesome stuff though!
I don't like how you come across as completely uneducated on atvs it's really urks me to the core. You've been around bikes long enough that you know how they work and how to work on them please stop acting like your unsure of what your doing and scared of your bikes Pete
Lol all of the wrenching content I’ve done this year has been first time stuff for me. I spend a lot of time researching projects before I attempt things. I’ve been around quads for the bulk of my life but I’ve never done any work besides oil changes, chain tightening, and air filter cleans 👍
I'll never sell my 2006 yamaha raptor, just keep modding it. So far, I got a plus 5mm stroker crankshaft, 105.5mm cylinder and piston, plus 3mm intake valves plus 2mm exhaust valves. Stage 3 cam, 11:1 compression piston, didn't want to go too high. EFI controller, freed up intake and exhaust, 23 tall tires up front and 22 inches out Back full Hinson clutch set up. Also installed a new rear axle that's wider as well. Plus it's geared to the moon 🌙. At 75mph in 4th I can pull it up then shift into 5th and it's just stupid. But very fun. This combat veteran loves riding it's my happy place. Probably find something slow for my beautiful exotic Lebanese wife like a Polaris scrambler 400 2-stroke 4x4. But easy to upgrade and toss in a 2-stroke motor from a Polaris RMK or Dragon snowmobile lol. If she gets bored 😴.....
Is it possible to get these shocks for standard travel? Looks sick, and I’m sure it rides great, but just too wide for 50in trails imo still awesome 🤘🏼
They make long travel .5 XC arms that only widen half an inch over stock on each side. Plus they increase ground clearance. You could set them up with YFZR shocks and it would be sick! That would be wild on the Michigan trails! 👌
Another solid upload pete! about to debut my 250r i finally finished up at my buddies local track tomorrow along with my 450 and some others. may have to catch it on my gopro and possibly film a little.
Great job 👏 buddy. Looked great on the ride looked nice and plush. I’d love for you to bring the Raptor out to the my neck of the woods the Oregon Dunes. That’s the one thing I really wanna do this winter is send my YFZ shocks to rocket Ron, and have him go through them. And set it for my weight and set it for the dunes.. the suspension on my YFZ is good but I bet rocket Ron could make it even better…
Hi Pete! I want to ask you where i can find rocket ron suspension? I've tried to find these shocks but i can't find a official website ..can you help me?
@@PeteHager thanx a lot! I want to thank you too for support that sport! I think you , Brewers brother and mike sabo are the leader in your class to inspire people!!!🤘
I got my quad a day before New Years this year and it’s parked needs some ball joints and tires mostly quite sad that I haven’t ridden it in a couple months now. But seeing you ride your 700r is nothing compared to my 550 predator yes I have a that quad that nobody likes not the best one but it’s my first and it feels good to ride.
Predators are sick man! They’re one of my favorite machines cosmetically. I need to ride my buddies troy Lee model next chance I get! Hopefully you get out soon 🤘
Wow! I'm so surprised with the quality of your videos! I'm a new subscriber and this video has been recommended by UA-cam and I must say, you kinda woke my interest in sports quads. I always was and still am a huge utility atvs fan, but now you made me interested in buying a sports quad once I saw how fun they are to drive!
Will the long travel work with stock shocks? I just picked up a 2024 SE about a month ago and plan to do long travel and big 3. We went to little Sahara last weekend and I quickly realized stock is not going to cut it. LOL
You can get extended an arms in standard travel if you want to use your stock shocks. If you’re gonna go long travel you’ll have to go aftermarket or utilize the yfz450r shocks with the set up 👍👍
Love your videos bro I got a 2019 honda trx250, 2001 honda trx400, 2021 yfz450r se, and today I purchased a 2019 raptor 700r gytr can't wait to get home and try that beast gonna take it to mars family park this weekend located south texas
How wide is the rear on your Raptor? Did you add the new axle? And for the Houser a arms do you need new brake lines and shocks or can you stay with what comes stock on the 700r?
I have an adjustable rear axle by lone star. It’s right around 50 inches. I’ve seen people get away with using the OEM brake lines on extended A arms but I chose to get extended lines by streamline. You can always order these arms in standard travel and use your OEM raptor shocks 😊👍
Hey Pete I got stickers off your website about a month ago and on the paper you said thank for supporting the Chanel-Pete. And it was so awesome thank you
If you use a pickle fork to separate ball joints and such they typically destroy the boot. Hitting it with a hammer like you did is the best way I feel to do it. Was thought hat way in high-school in autoshop from retired mechanic teacher.
Pete you need to get yourself a 3lb beater. Makes stuff like what you used s carpentry hammer for so much easier, also get a dead blow and a rubber mallet
So exactly how wide is the front now? I'm going with the Alba Racing +2" Adjustable Long Travel Arms that have an adaptor to run Stock Shocks until you can Get/Afford Long Travel Shocks. If a Stock 700r is 46" wide than my +2" (on each Side) should get me to 50", which is what I need for 50" trails here in MI. Does changing to Long Travel add any Width and what year YFZ Shocks did you/can you use for the Raptor? Thanks, Love the Channel...From on Old School 3-Wheel Guy.
Mine is right around 49inches with the stock wheel offset. I would think your width would stay the same between the standard/long travel shocks. I didn’t know they made adapters to run standard shocks on long travel arms. The YFZR shocks I picked up were only a couple years old. I want to say they’re the same across the model years as long as you don’t get shocks off one of the narrower X models they made early on 😊
I really like it, it's surpassed my expectations. The quad hasn't bucked on any hard impacts and I slammed a shelf super hard suddenly a few rides ago. I thought for sure I was gonna get tossed but it ate up the impact. So far I'm just as impressed with the rear as I am with the front. It's taking on the whoops much straighter and more consistently 👌
This is at Appleton OHV park in west central minnesota. It’s not the biggest place but it’s a lot of fun! Awesome to hear you’re keeping your YFZ. I love mine! 😬
I'm a little confused about the shocks that you got. On houser's website, the MX arms state that you need 10.5" of travel for the shocks to work, but the yfz450r only has 9.8" of travel. Did the difference in travel not matter or did Rocket Ron adjust the travel on them too?
@@PeteHager That's awesome! I didn't know that there were parts to customize a shock like that! I'm getting ready to plan out the mods I want to make, I originally wanted +2 houser arms and stock R shocks, but after watching your video, I'm rethinking what I want. I love that you're still so engaged with your fans even through the channel expansion. You've responded really quickly to a couple of my comments. Keep up the awesome work!
great video! i just added a set of Houser xc a arms to my yfz450r. they make some great products. i think the black a arms look awesome with the red frame
Great video brother. Doing pretty much same job on mine this coming week. So only the suspension bolts and a arm bolts put them snug while in the air and torque them all once on the ground right?
I tightened my ball joints while it was elevated but then did all the control arms and shocks on the ground. Sabo told me theres some small tolerances in fitment with those parts and it's good for them to be settled on the ground when torquing them down. I don't think it's absolutely mandatory but good practice to have so I took his advice 👍
I had a front long travel set up on two different quads over the years. One was a banshee and the other one was a 89 250 R. I actually could not stand to ride either quad. It felt too wide too heavy and seem to hit every bump on the trail. I removed it from both the quads and went back to stock. So much better for me anyway. You did a fantastic job on the install!
You're the only person I've ever heard say they don't like Long Travel. I've got an 86 trx250r with elka legacys and I wish I went with Long Travel over +1+1 a arms and elka legacy 2.0 shovks
Great job sir, looks like you got it all installed in a nice methodical manner and I know the difference you are feeling is insane. This is making me wish I didn't sell mine! lol
Pete 1st off you are so lucky to have a sick riding are like that local. 2nd glad to see someone else use the Hess link so many people said they don’t do anything at all. I used 1 on mine but with a single spring rear shock. We have very similar setups I also run yfz450r long travel with JDperformance arms. Another where everyone says go buy aftermarket shocks don’t waste your money on revalves. But you and Rocket Ron killed it
The JD arms are nice! I looked at those awhile back. My friend Patrick Riggs recommended the Hess link and so did Ron. I saw Patrick’s Raptor just eating whoops in Florida so I knew I wanted a similar set up. I’m super happy with Ron’s work. Someday I hope to try aftermarket shocks so I can see the comparison with the oems but that will be quite awhile from now 😅👍
I did the same thing with my Raptor. Lowering it makes a massive difference. The linkage I got is an adjustable length so you can adjust how much lower you have it. I think I went down about 1.5 inches with +2 A arms and rear axle. So much better in turns. It's almost impossible to tip on turns.
Damn Buddy! You Can RIDE! I'm 50 now and would love to get back into atv's. I took a hard end over end on a race worrior . Broke my shoulder,knee and messed back up.. but Man I would ride in a heartbeat! Love your videos and hard work . Keep on rocking!
Not far behind you in age! Spent most of my youth on a 350X and went through quite a few quads until I landed on the 2006 Honda 450R. I sold that one back in 2011 and really didn’t ride again until I bought a SxS ten years later. It wasn’t long until I said to hell with the SxS and bought an Outlander 1000XXC. I literally had that for two weeks and saw a Yamaha YFZ450R at my local dealership and walked out with it. The next day I ordered a ton from Pete’s website and I’m full fledged back into riding hard again. It’s great having both the sport quad and the trail sofa to rip around on! You can get back into it and you’ll love it! #savesportquads!
My name is (Walid) and I am a new follower of your channel. I am a fan and admirer of the motor cycle, especially the rest, and my experience is little. I liked this type of bike and I always go to the desert, so please advise me and advise me, especially I like the Yamaha Banshee 350 and the Raptor 700. Is the Banshee 350 high pressure equivalent to the Raptor 700? This is according to what I hear Which one do you prefer to choose?🌹
Long travel is nice but you dont actually get more suspension travel with long travel shocks you just get more tunability of the springs on the shocks (BNR Motorsports has a video on this). Either way LT or Standard travel with a proper re-spring and new valving with extended A-Arms is the way to go for sure!
I'm assuming the BNR video is specifically talking about the YFZ450R as he even states other bikes do gain wheel travel. I had to watch it because that's the first time I have heard that. The raptor being almost 4 inches narrower than the 450R has to be the main reason for that difference.
Honestly if I was to do it again I would just Big 3 the machine with an exhaust, FCI intake, and Power Commander. They have plenty of power for dirt riding. I would instead spend that money on suspension like I did in this video. However if you're a dune rider or drag racer then internal mods are worth it. If you're in the midwest I would recommend Illinois Powersports, if you're on the west coast I would check out Cuervo Racing. Unfortunately I don't have any east coast recommendations for builders 👍
My dad was a front end mechanic for mopar for 22 years. Front end work is push pull bang tug hit. The hammer is the best way to get them free when locked up
Hey Lee, unfortunately Xtravel isn’t making anything for the Raptor and they’ve prioritized SxS’s for now.. I was hoping their quad technology would be available but only a very limited number of machines have been built. Plus the set up would cost 3 times as much as this. I wanted to run a set up that was more widely available to consumers. If Xtravel starts cranking quad kits out and people can buy them then I’ll definitely consider a set up 😅👍
Hey Pete I wanted to start doing videos like yours for awhile now on my 2014 raptor 700r can you list a few things for your recording setup like how you keep charging your go pro batteries etc love the videos btw keep it up
Your the man pete🤘🤘 absolutely love watching you rip the raptor, I crashed my 2020 se a month ago got hit by a deer, waiting to get back on the trails 🤘
Did you notice the drop from the hess linkage was it a true 1 inch ? What did you start with on your caster ? I just installed some houser arms on my quad
BRUH... I didn't know smacking the knuckle worked. Didn't seem obvious that it would. Smacking the bolt sure didn't, so the rubber seals on my factory TRE's got demolished by the separator..
Dang that’s a bummer! I initially smacked the bolt with no results so I watched a few vids for tips and smacking the knuckle was slick. The bulk of comments have said to use a rubber mallet or deadblow next time so I’ll probably do that. Most of them came out in 5-10 solid wacks 😅👍
This video just makes me want to go and ride my fourwheeler. But I cant with my fractured collarbone though. This is awesome Pete.😉
Best of luck healing up man! You’ll be rippin in no time!
Thanks dude! Appreciate it❤
Same I broke my leg
Aw dude, that sucks man
Thanks for watching! I hope you guys heal up soon and get back to riding! 🙏🤘
Seeing the Notification pop up is heaven. Love you Pete Hager!❤️
☝🥇THIS was the clear game changer for the Raptor!
This exact setup, with either Rocket Ron S3's (triple rate) or Elka's ... makes a night and day difference!
Additionally... this would be the very first thing anyone who is not only serious about trail riding, but if you are someone who likes to push the limits, this is where its at! Id definitely do all of this FIRST to a stock raptor if I had to do it all over again!
Ohh.. AND the steering stabilizer! THATS also a must!
Killer work.. KILLER VIDEO Pete! 🔥🔥🔥
On the topic of taking a hammer to suspension components: it's totally fine but get yourself a brass/rubber hammer or mallet. Hardened steel hammers on aluminum suspension can ruin your day if you unga-bunga it a little too much. Awesome stuff though!
Send it pete
You can literally see how much it changed with the long travel so much more stable and aggressive looking🔥🤘🏼
Cannot beat a Raptor 700R-SE. Prob best sport quad ever built along w/TRX250R.
@@Davido50 TRX450ER 50” wide is unreal, Raptor 50” wide is awesome.
Every time I feel even a tiny urge to sell my Raptor, I just watch a Pete vid and that urge goes away :) Thanks for all you do Pete.
I sold my road legal raptor 700, I cant watch these videos! I miss it too much!!
Never sell lt. Baby it. Cost ya $11k+ to replace ...if you can find one at dealer!
@@h0gge016 Hurry an find another new one while Yamaha still builds them. Forever bikes!
@@h0gge016 same, I regret it
@@Davido50 not a bike. It’s a quad made for fat lazy peoples
I don't like how you come across as completely uneducated on atvs it's really urks me to the core. You've been around bikes long enough that you know how they work and how to work on them please stop acting like your unsure of what your doing and scared of your bikes Pete
Lol all of the wrenching content I’ve done this year has been first time stuff for me. I spend a lot of time researching projects before I attempt things. I’ve been around quads for the bulk of my life but I’ve never done any work besides oil changes, chain tightening, and air filter cleans 👍
I'll never sell my 2006 yamaha raptor, just keep modding it. So far, I got a plus 5mm stroker crankshaft, 105.5mm cylinder and piston, plus 3mm intake valves plus 2mm exhaust valves. Stage 3 cam, 11:1 compression piston, didn't want to go too high. EFI controller, freed up intake and exhaust, 23 tall tires up front and 22 inches out Back full Hinson clutch set up. Also installed a new rear axle that's wider as well. Plus it's geared to the moon 🌙. At 75mph in 4th I can pull it up then shift into 5th and it's just stupid. But very fun. This combat veteran loves riding it's my happy place. Probably find something slow for my beautiful exotic Lebanese wife like a Polaris scrambler 400 2-stroke 4x4. But easy to upgrade and toss in a 2-stroke motor from a Polaris RMK or Dragon snowmobile lol. If she gets bored 😴.....
Make it great & keep it forever!
Love the upgrades! I want to do the same to mine but I’ll have to buy a trailer. Treat that bike to some headlight that thing would look super fresh!
Hey Peter I texted you on Instagram and now I have a raptor 700r by looking you video
Is it possible to get these shocks for standard travel? Looks sick, and I’m sure it rides great, but just too wide for 50in trails imo still awesome 🤘🏼
They make long travel .5 XC arms that only widen half an inch over stock on each side. Plus they increase ground clearance. You could set them up with YFZR shocks and it would be sick! That would be wild on the Michigan trails! 👌
Exactly…too wide for me.
Setting up houser xc arms tonight 😎 Raptor looks way more stable in the fast stuff 👍
Also pete do u have a fb.i need to show u my raptor sir?
Another solid upload pete! about to debut my 250r i finally finished up at my buddies local track tomorrow along with my 450 and some others. may have to catch it on my gopro and possibly film a little.
What an awesome video. Quad, its just about a super quad now brother lol. Thanks for sharing my friend, be safe :)
Gracias Pete, que buena pinta tiene, muy interesante, gracias por compartirlo 👍 un saludo
Great job 👏 buddy. Looked great on the ride looked nice and plush. I’d love for you to bring the Raptor out to the my neck of the woods the Oregon Dunes. That’s the one thing I really wanna do this winter is send my YFZ shocks to rocket Ron, and have him go through them. And set it for my weight and set it for the dunes.. the suspension on my YFZ is good but I bet rocket Ron could make it even better…
I would definitely buy those shoes soooo cool!!
Hi Pete! I want to ask you where i can find rocket ron suspension? I've tried to find these shocks but i can't find a official website ..can you help me?
Hey Kevin. Rocket Ron is only on facebook I'm pretty sure. He mainly does business over the phone. His number is (317)-319-4381 👍
@@PeteHager thanx a lot! I want to thank you too for support that sport! I think you , Brewers brother and mike sabo are the leader in your class to inspire people!!!🤘
I got my quad a day before New Years this year and it’s parked needs some ball joints and tires mostly quite sad that I haven’t ridden it in a couple months now. But seeing you ride your 700r is nothing compared to my 550 predator yes I have a that quad that nobody likes not the best one but it’s my first and it feels good to ride.
Predators are sick man! They’re one of my favorite machines cosmetically. I need to ride my buddies troy Lee model next chance I get! Hopefully you get out soon 🤘
Those dang sxs messing up the trails around here need a damn 4x4 to ride
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Wow! I'm so surprised with the quality of your videos! I'm a new subscriber and this video has been recommended by UA-cam and I must say, you kinda woke my interest in sports quads. I always was and still am a huge utility atvs fan, but now you made me interested in buying a sports quad once I saw how fun they are to drive!
Thank you very much man! I appreciate your feedback! Hopefully you can get out on a sport quad soon and see what you think 😊
Really great camera angles. Awesome content. Really love that you and Sabo are collaborating together. He rocks.
The only thing you need like a brass hammer or something that's a little softer metal for when hitting components like that
Will the long travel work with stock shocks? I just picked up a 2024 SE about a month ago and plan to do long travel and big 3. We went to little Sahara last weekend and I quickly realized stock is not going to cut it. LOL
You can get extended an arms in standard travel if you want to use your stock shocks. If you’re gonna go long travel you’ll have to go aftermarket or utilize the yfz450r shocks with the set up 👍👍
Good job Pete! Great video as always. Can't beat these fine machines. -Ohio 💯👍 #Yamaha
Love your videos bro I got a 2019 honda trx250, 2001 honda trx400, 2021 yfz450r se, and today I purchased a 2019 raptor 700r gytr can't wait to get home and try that beast gonna take it to mars family park this weekend located south texas
How wide is the rear on your Raptor? Did you add the new axle? And for the Houser a arms do you need new brake lines and shocks or can you stay with what comes stock on the 700r?
I have an adjustable rear axle by lone star. It’s right around 50 inches. I’ve seen people get away with using the OEM brake lines on extended A arms but I chose to get extended lines by streamline. You can always order these arms in standard travel and use your OEM raptor shocks 😊👍
Hey Pete I got stickers off your website about a month ago and on the paper you said thank for supporting the Chanel-Pete. And it was so awesome thank you
Your welcome! Thank you for repping our brand! 😊
Alguien que me ayuda a conseguir repuestos para una raptor 250?
What a game changer, great upgrade for the 700. Awesome video🤟
The very first thing I seen. Fucking awesome
3:09. Me with my stock 2010 yfz suspension 😳
Do ALL the 2020 and up Raptor SE come standard with the GYTR front "bumper" and aluminum footwells?
Nice video! inspires me to ride my Yfz450
Great quads. Change oil every 10hrs they last forever. Full Synthetic 10w40 only..Maxima Pro Plus or Mobil 1 4T racing.
Pete you going long hard / fast as shite lol 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Ur working on quads get rid of the claw hammer
Throw a Barkers Dual exhaust on that thing and you'll never get off that. if you do, take the baffles out. cheers friend ;)
If you use a pickle fork to separate ball joints and such they typically destroy the boot. Hitting it with a hammer like you did is the best way I feel to do it. Was thought hat way in high-school in autoshop from retired mechanic teacher.
Pete you need to get yourself a 3lb beater. Makes stuff like what you used s carpentry hammer for so much easier, also get a dead blow and a rubber mallet
So exactly how wide is the front now? I'm going with the Alba Racing +2" Adjustable Long Travel Arms that have an adaptor to run Stock Shocks until you can Get/Afford Long Travel Shocks. If a Stock 700r is 46" wide than my +2" (on each Side) should get me to 50", which is what I need for 50" trails here in MI. Does changing to Long Travel add any Width and what year YFZ Shocks did you/can you use for the Raptor? Thanks, Love the Channel...From on Old School 3-Wheel Guy.
Mine is right around 49inches with the stock wheel offset. I would think your width would stay the same between the standard/long travel shocks. I didn’t know they made adapters to run standard shocks on long travel arms. The YFZR shocks I picked up were only a couple years old. I want to say they’re the same across the model years as long as you don’t get shocks off one of the narrower X models they made early on 😊
@@PeteHager Thanks, as far as I know, the Alba Racing Arms are the only ones that come with the adapters.
Im a have roket ron do my YFZ450R shocks soonish. luckly he lives about an hr away from me
You wont be disappointed, he does a great job and is a wealth of knowledge to talk to!
Great job on setting the Raptor up. Looks like you made a fun bike even funner.
How are you liking the duel rate rear spring I also have a Hess link but with a single rate revalve. I forgot Ron’s thoughts on this
I really like it, it's surpassed my expectations. The quad hasn't bucked on any hard impacts and I slammed a shelf super hard suddenly a few rides ago. I thought for sure I was gonna get tossed but it ate up the impact. So far I'm just as impressed with the rear as I am with the front. It's taking on the whoops much straighter and more consistently 👌
Awesome content man! So glad I decided on a new Raptor...almost pulled the trigger on the new CanAm 650 Renegade
Bro where is this at? 🔥? Love your video I'm also not selling my yfz 450 no more
This is at Appleton OHV park in west central minnesota. It’s not the biggest place but it’s a lot of fun! Awesome to hear you’re keeping your YFZ. I love mine! 😬
I'm a little confused about the shocks that you got. On houser's website, the MX arms state that you need 10.5" of travel for the shocks to work, but the yfz450r only has 9.8" of travel.
Did the difference in travel not matter or did Rocket Ron adjust the travel on them too?
Ron builds them to the correct shock length required by Houser as far as I know 😊👍
@@PeteHager That's awesome! I didn't know that there were parts to customize a shock like that! I'm getting ready to plan out the mods I want to make, I originally wanted +2 houser arms and stock R shocks, but after watching your video, I'm rethinking what I want.
I love that you're still so engaged with your fans even through the channel expansion. You've responded really quickly to a couple of my comments. Keep up the awesome work!
What are the shock mount torque specs? Can’t find them anywhere
35 ft lbs. here’s a digital service manual. Chassis torques are around page 50 👍 www.slideshare.net/fabiofbipeter/765-1223-raptor-700-service-manual
Yo pete keep up the great vids you've been a inspiration to me...Im going the both the yfz and the trx450r 2012 or 2014.
great video! i just added a set of Houser xc a arms to my yfz450r. they make some great products. i think the black a arms look awesome with the red frame
Great video brother. Doing pretty much same job on mine this coming week. So only the suspension bolts and a arm bolts put them snug while in the air and torque them all once on the ground right?
I tightened my ball joints while it was elevated but then did all the control arms and shocks on the ground. Sabo told me theres some small tolerances in fitment with those parts and it's good for them to be settled on the ground when torquing them down. I don't think it's absolutely mandatory but good practice to have so I took his advice 👍
Sweet thanks brother I appreciate. You both definitely know more then me so I’ll do it that way, keep up the dope videos!
Hey Pete What year is your raptor ?
It’s a 2019. I have the parts list in the description 👍
Looks awesome! I would leave the a-arms black...they complement the bumper, nerf bars, etc.
I had a front long travel set up on two different quads over the years. One was a banshee and the other one was a 89 250 R. I actually could not stand to ride either quad. It felt too wide too heavy and seem to hit every bump on the trail. I removed it from both the quads and went back to stock. So much better for me anyway. You did a fantastic job on the install!
You're the only person I've ever heard say they don't like Long Travel. I've got an 86 trx250r with elka legacys and I wish I went with Long Travel over +1+1 a arms and elka legacy 2.0 shovks
@@coleswanginshenanigans867 Sorry LOL
Nice video raptor looks amazing
Hey Pete what kind of linkage is that from Hess ? Is that a MX or XC linkage ?
I went on their site and it looks like it’s called XC / MX link. I’m assuming there’s only the one. That’s what I ordered 😊👍
start filming in 1440p please, storage isnt that expensive anymore.
I would like to try higher resolutions. My tripod camera can only do 1080 so I would have to invest in some new tech. Hopefully soon! 👍
Look like legendary slip-on Van's Pete. Enjoy. Ur a good dude .👍💯
Bro clean or replace ur headlights
I never ride at night so I tend to forget about them lol. I may upgrade to aftermarket this winter 👍
I enjoyed the wrenching and riding video format. Good stuff
Great job sir, looks like you got it all installed in a nice methodical manner and I know the difference you are feeling is insane. This is making me wish I didn't sell mine! lol
Thanks man! Next time I’m down you’ll have to take it for a rip! 😁🤘
@@PeteHager Can't wait!
Makes me wanna take the big step up and get a Raptor 700R! Great content brotha and beautiful bike!
something so satisfying about the click of a torque wrench
I have the houser steering stem I absolutely love it and want to do the a arms as well but not to sure I wanna go wider..
Awesome video Pete! The best looking raptor ive seen 👍😎
Absolutely beautiful bike😍
Great video, Pete. Thank you so much!
Pete 1st off you are so lucky to have a sick riding are like that local. 2nd glad to see someone else use the Hess link so many people said they don’t do anything at all. I used 1 on mine but with a single spring rear shock. We have very similar setups I also run yfz450r long travel with JDperformance arms. Another where everyone says go buy aftermarket shocks don’t waste your money on revalves. But you and Rocket Ron killed it
The JD arms are nice! I looked at those awhile back. My friend Patrick Riggs recommended the Hess link and so did Ron. I saw Patrick’s Raptor just eating whoops in Florida so I knew I wanted a similar set up. I’m super happy with Ron’s work. Someday I hope to try aftermarket shocks so I can see the comparison with the oems but that will be quite awhile from now 😅👍
How much have u spent on your raptor
Lol a lot but a big chunk was the engine refresh by Illinois Powersports
I’m looking to buy a +2 arms for my yfz450, but was wondering are you Running stock rear width or did you widen the rear too?
I have a Lonestar adjustable axle on the Raptor to go with the wider front end. I put the full parts list in all my video descriptions for my quads 😊👍
Let’s go. Heck yeah pete
Exelent job 👌👌💯💥💯💥💯🇵🇷🇵🇷
this video is totally awesome 👍🏻
What tire size you running
Congratulations man! Sweet! Your flying on that thing!
See ya soon pistol Pete,😄
I did the same thing with my Raptor. Lowering it makes a massive difference. The linkage I got is an adjustable length so you can adjust how much lower you have it. I think I went down about 1.5 inches with +2 A arms and rear axle. So much better in turns. It's almost impossible to tip on turns.
Damn Buddy! You Can RIDE!
I'm 50 now and would love to get back into atv's. I took a hard end over end on a race worrior . Broke my shoulder,knee and messed back up.. but Man I would ride in a heartbeat!
Love your videos and hard work . Keep on rocking!
Not far behind you in age! Spent most of my youth on a 350X and went through quite a few quads until I landed on the 2006 Honda 450R. I sold that one back in 2011 and really didn’t ride again until I bought a SxS ten years later. It wasn’t long until I said to hell with the SxS and bought an Outlander 1000XXC. I literally had that for two weeks and saw a Yamaha YFZ450R at my local dealership and walked out with it. The next day I ordered a ton from Pete’s website and I’m full fledged back into riding hard again. It’s great having both the sport quad and the trail sofa to rip around on! You can get back into it and you’ll love it!
#savesportquads!
My name is (Walid) and I am a new follower of your channel. I am a fan and admirer of the motor cycle, especially the rest, and my experience is little. I liked this type of bike and I always go to the desert, so please advise me and advise me, especially I like the Yamaha Banshee 350 and the Raptor 700. Is the Banshee 350 high pressure equivalent to the Raptor 700? This is according to what I hear Which one do you prefer to choose?🌹
Long travel is nice but you dont actually get more suspension travel with long travel shocks you just get more tunability of the springs on the shocks (BNR Motorsports has a video on this). Either way LT or Standard travel with a proper re-spring and new valving with extended A-Arms is the way to go for sure!
I'm assuming the BNR video is specifically talking about the YFZ450R as he even states other bikes do gain wheel travel. I had to watch it because that's the first time I have heard that. The raptor being almost 4 inches narrower than the 450R has to be the main reason for that difference.
I have a engine that I would like rebuilt for the raptor 700 do u have any recommendations
Honestly if I was to do it again I would just Big 3 the machine with an exhaust, FCI intake, and Power Commander. They have plenty of power for dirt riding. I would instead spend that money on suspension like I did in this video. However if you're a dune rider or drag racer then internal mods are worth it. If you're in the midwest I would recommend Illinois Powersports, if you're on the west coast I would check out Cuervo Racing. Unfortunately I don't have any east coast recommendations for builders 👍
Gotta know! Which bike would you choose as a dune bike only?? The raptor with long travel or the yfz 450r.
My dad was a front end mechanic for mopar for 22 years. Front end work is push pull bang tug hit. The hammer is the best way to get them free when locked up
Thats what I kept finding in videos, thank you for sharing 😊
love your set up man
hey Pete, why didnt you put an xtravel setup on it?
Hey Lee, unfortunately Xtravel isn’t making anything for the Raptor and they’ve prioritized SxS’s for now.. I was hoping their quad technology would be available but only a very limited number of machines have been built. Plus the set up would cost 3 times as much as this. I wanted to run a set up that was more widely available to consumers. If Xtravel starts cranking quad kits out and people can buy them then I’ll definitely consider a set up 😅👍
I'm 5'10" and weigh 280. I wanna get a raptor 700. I gotta upgrade the suspension. What do u recommend? I live in central virginia
Hey Pete I wanted to start doing videos like yours for awhile now on my 2014 raptor 700r can you list a few things for your recording setup like how you keep charging your go pro batteries etc love the videos btw keep it up
How much did the hess linkage drop the rear ? I'm thinking about buyn one for dune use. 22 paddles make my rear to tall
Did u get a different rear axle ? A wider one.when i did mine i got a tusk 4in
Yes it has a lone star adjustable rear axle 👍
@@PeteHager i friended u on face book sir.sent u a pic of my quad
Where is this amazing place you ride at?
It's in west central Minnesota just outside of Appleton. It's about 300ish acres I'm pretty sure. It's very diverse but not the biggest place 👍
Your the man pete🤘🤘 absolutely love watching you rip the raptor, I crashed my 2020 se a month ago got hit by a deer, waiting to get back on the trails 🤘
Thanks for watching my videos! I hope you didn’t get hurt in the accident 🙏 hopefully you get your machine up and running soon!! 😊
Damn! That’s growth and progression! Your Raptor is ripping boss!
This is the exact kind of entertainment I need while sitting in bed after acl surgery, thanks Pete!
I hope your recovery goes smooth 🙏
@@PeteHager Thank you, I was hoping to meet you at Little Sahara this October but I will have to wait until next year.
@@NoahMazraanidid yall meet ?
Man that's looking good hell yeah!!!!
That was awesome! Thanks for great content.…would like to see Chad again especially on his trx 450r😎
Definitely hoping to meet up with him for a ride soon! 😬🤘
Hey Pete I love your bike They are cool bikes Raptor 700 and YFZ 450r and Pete I love your UA-cam channel
Did you notice the drop from the hess linkage was it a true 1 inch ? What did you start with on your caster ? I just installed some houser arms on my quad
Hey Pete