Join us as we unleash the full potential of the Yamaha Raptor 660, an ATV that’s all about power and speed. We’re taking this beast under our wing, tuning its engine, refining its suspension, and optimizing its performance. Witness the transformation as we turn this Raptor into a true king of the off-road.
This is a build series for a 2005 Yamaha Raptor 660R. Yamaha Raptor 660 This is a great classic machine. The power is phenomenal but also very tame at least in factory-esque condition. It is also capable of huge performance… Read More »Premium Raptor 660R Trail Machine Build from A Ragged out Mess – v1
It hard to make progress when every step we make requires a whole new set of tools or skills, but that is how we get there. We are just trying to take our time to do things the right way… Read More »08-19-21: * Video * Raptor Update and Other Stuff.
Dropping my daughter off at 7am is a little hard at times. Its not that I don’t get up early and all, but I don’t so much feel like leaving my coffee and computer that early. It does however get… Read More »04-22-21: Light day of shoeing and then working on the Raptor
We janked the Raptor a couple of weeks back. The left lower ball joint came out of the knuckle while my son was riding it. You can see the arm on the right (from this angle). We ordered some new… Read More »04-17-21: Getting ready for new Raptor A-arms
Our old 1995 Yamaha Blaster is in good shape, but the wheels are toast. The tires are so dry rotted that I am a little worried about letting the kids run around too fast with it. Because of that, I… Read More »03-27-21: Stealing wheels from the Raptor for the Blaster.
Friday: The neighbor’s dog went after my little boy today. We have had a few problems with the neighbor’s German Shepard already in the past when he comes over and threatens our livestock, but this time my wife and kids… Read More »10/02-04/20: The Weekend.
It’s actually my daughter’s Raptor. More on that in a bit. I’ll go through my day to bring us to the point of getting the quad. Mondays are my usual day off. this morning was a bit slower than most,… Read More »09/28/20: Got a 2005 Yamaha Raptor 660