[MM 379]

Hi all! Been on here for a while learning about these sweet machines. Just bought an 09 SE last week with 114 miles. Thanks for all the great threads with tons of info, they came in very handy when looking for an atv. Here is a couple pics of some of my toys.

 

[Cascade]

Sweet Raptor man! And welcome to the site :beer:

 

[Mad Dog]

Welcome to the site. :thumbsup:

Great new rappy, and that's a very nice Brute Force too!

 

[john jr]

Nice, & welcome to the site.8)

 

[lucky 69]

welcome to the site.good looking rides.best of both world's

 

[MM 379]

Thanks guys. I'm glad i found this site. Everyone on here has very nice rides and seems very knowledgeable about these things. They are a little different than the cars i worked on, so i'm sure i will have lots of questions as things happen. So far i got a ton of things i wanna do to it, but first off it is just ride! Had a KFX450R and 500 Predator before getting the ol' brute, but neither compares to the Raptor!

 

[RaptorNC]

Welcome from another Newb!!!


Sweet Ride, Bro :thumbsup:

 

[fast frenchie canada]

Love my 09 SE...Welcome to the site...Eat beans!

 

[trespasser]

i like that color desing on that year and the white ones with the graphics on it. where in MN are you in? im in blaine.

the very first thing i would do is change the rear tires. they dont grab hardly at all.

 

[MM 379]

i like that color desing on that year and the white ones with the graphics on it. where in MN are you in? im in blaine.

the very first thing i would do is change the rear tires. they dont grab hardly at all.

I found a pretty good deal on an 09 and a 10 hold-over in Wi. and didn"t know which to get. I like the color of the 09's and the decals of the 10's. Found a great deal within a couple hours drive here in MN, so I took it. I have had quads before, but this is the biggest! Just wanna ride it for a little while. I know what you mean, I had holeshots on my other two rides and really miss them! Gotta sell my car before I start modding this out (not enough room and money). I am about 30 min west of Mankato.

Has anyone else had issues with the decals peeling? I know its an 09 but the thing is like new (100 mi.). No scratches cracks or signs of abuse, but at least half of the decals are peeling bad! Do I need to pull these off and replace them??? What has everyone done?

 

[fast frenchie canada]

Bought my 09 se september 2010 no problems with the stickers. Garanty still good? extended? Just an idea...

 

[BMarsh]

Hey fella's, im new to these forums as well. I just put a down payment on a New 2009 700r SE today and am going to pick it up tuesday.

 

[fast frenchie canada]

Way to go and post some pics up when you get it! cool and welcome to the family!

 

[MM 379]

So i was cleaning up the raptor the other day, and the decals/stickers came right off! Oh well, i was going to have to do that sooner or later to apply a clear protective film to the rear fenders. Just picked up this GYTR front bumper from TopSpeed and needed some input. Should I go with black nerfs and rear grab bar pc'n front bumper, or leave the bumper and go aluminum finnish on the other parts?
I'm thinking of going with these nerfs.
http://www.denniskirk.com/jsp/common/img_pop.jsp?skuId=515713&imgId=0
And this rear bar.
http://www.denniskirk.com/jsp/common/img_pop.jsp?skuId=493793&imgId=0

 

[fast frenchie canada]

I have the same raptor se, same year and i would pc them all glossy black!

 

[MM 379]

I am actually thinking about the pc kit in the eastwood mag i saw. would be nice to do it all right in the garage! Then throw in a pizza:lol:

 

[Foolio]

Welcome to the site, nice ride and go black with the bumper and nerf bars as well as the grab bar

 

[MM 379]

I have the same raptor se, same year and i would pc them all glossy black!

Welcome to the site, nice ride and go black with the bumper and nerf bars as well as the grab bar

Thanks guys, that's kinda the way i was leaning. I was thinking i might do the swingarm and a arms too. But that is in the future, gotta get my other project done first. (sell my car)

 

[fast frenchie canada]

the motor can be powder coated also LOL