Yamaha Raptor: Simply Won't Move...

[Raptorman224]

OK, so I was riding my ATV and stuff..Recently I just installed a new Big Gun Rev Box thus making the RPMs rev higher and i Noticed that when i try to accelerate rapidly it really winds pretty high before going to a more normal tone.

So it starts well and you can find nuetral easily and all that stuff but when you go to shift into first or any gear for that matter; It just revs and the chain or anything will not move. I know its not stuck in Nuetral because the light goes off when you shift down but you still can't go anywhere.

Any Ideas?? I was thinking that the clutch is done possibly?

Think it could be the new Rev limiter that blew out the clutch or what?

[Stoopidbot1]

Welcome to the site, I really don't see how the rev box would cause your tranny to go out. Maybe just bad luck. I would try taking the rev box out, put it back to how it was and try. If your quad runs fine without it, there's your answer. If it does the same thing you know you need to start digging in the tranny.

[Raptorman224]

Ya i'll see if putting my old rev box in would do the trick. I'll keep you posted, now i just have to get to my quad which is broken down at a friends house : )

[Sc0tt]

Yes let us know what happens.

[Raptorman224]

Hey, I don't think its the rev box or anything. My raptor is an 04' and its been raced and rode pretty hard. So i'm thinking that the clutch is just worn out which is causing it to slip. So i think i'm going to buy a new clutch. Does that sound about right?

[Stoopidbot1]

Yeah, but I would still test it without the after market rev box. You never know what a faulty box could do. It would be a cheap fix if it is the box rather than replacing the clutch and seeing that it still does it. Eliminate the simple stuff.

[Raptorman224]

Good Plan. I'll let you know if it works or not.

[Stoopidbot1]

Please do.

PS. a couple more post and you can enter our monthly contest!!!

[01 RAPPY 660]

replace the rev box with your oem box, see if that is the fix for the high rev u were talking about. as far as the clutch well id check and see if the plates are burnt and make sure everyhting clutch wise in good

[SunLrider]

wow that stinks, i feel you rpain, i cant ride for a while cause the blaster is up on jackstands and the sunl wont start:skeptic:

[adammiles]

Do any of the other gears Pull?? that sounds like the classic 660 tranny nightmare:confused: if its not your clutch, 3rd gear is the most common to drop first, but not all the time, especially if rode hard or raced. Good luck with that aspect. now the rev box is a different story, they not only extend the revs, but they also change the spark curve, if it doesnt sound right, then its probably not right, changes in timing could cause other existing issues to surface(leaky valves, piston slap) but also they could be more minor like air/fuel mix or octane deficiencies causing spark knock from the newer more progressive spark timing. Good luck with it! Keep us posted!

[01 RAPPY 660]

Do any of the other gears Pull?? that sounds like the classic 660 tranny nightmare:confused: if its not your clutch, 3rd gear is the most common to drop first, but not all the time, especially if rode hard or raced. Good luck with that aspect. now the rev box is a different story, they not only extend the revs, but they also change the spark curve, if it doesnt sound right, then its probably not right, changes in timing could cause other existing issues to surface(leaky valves, piston slap) but also they could be more minor like air/fuel mix or octane deficiencies causing spark knock from the newer more progressive spark timing. Good luck with it! Keep us posted!

lol the 660 has a joke for a transmission!

[mywifeknowseverythin]

Have you ever Adjusted your Clutch????

[Stoopidbot1]

WOW, MWKE you are still alive?!

[mywifeknowseverythin]

WOW, MWKE you are still alive?!

If you want to call it that.....I think as of right now Im just Existing:confused:

[Raptorman224]

Well I just got back from dropping it off at the shop. So they're going to tear it apart and see what the problem is...So for the next two weeks i think i'm stuck on my pit bike : ) As soon as i hear from them i'll let you guys know.

[Stoopidbot1]

You should have ran it a little bit to see if it did it again. But hey, at least you will get the low down.

[Raptorman224]

O, I tried starting it a few times a couple days later and switching the rev box in and out. But nothing seemed to work.

[mywifeknowseverythin]

HMMMMMMMMMM,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

I guess we wait:laugh:

[Raptor8]

you dont need a rev box on a 660 [is it a 660? no garage] you need a pipe and some jets. that's a torque engine, not a screamer.

clutch should not fail all at once without some weird noises or smells. Check the oil, I mean SMELL the oil. It will tell you.

Raptor trannies were only "bad" in 01, I have one I bought brand new, so does one son, no problems, and he services his after I badger him for 6 months to bring it here so I can do it! hahaha

Only 01 has different first and second gear ratios too, and no limiter on reverse [that can be scary].

Let's be specific about what you ride and then we can go from there OK?

Build your own page here buddy, so we can see what you have! It's fun!

[Raptorman224]

So i just got a call back from the shop..They said New clutch kit, Rear brake Disc, Calibration kit or something like that. and just about an hour and a half of labor for each part and with a grand total of.............................850$ dollars. I think i'm going to do the brakes myself but i'm not touching anything to do with the clutch. So i guess thats that, Unless anyone wants to come help me with my clutch : )

[wheeler0801]

awwwwwwwww..im sorry, i totally feel for ya...i just spent about 1500 rebuilding mine TWICE in the last two weeks...

[Raptor8]

If you wanna load that up and drive it to Oregon, I'll be happy to help you- I have 2 raptors in the shop right now... and I'm sure I can beat the dealer's price.... let's see, Wisconsin to Oregon.....we need an excuse! Load it up and head for the Oregon Dunes, then stop by here on the way! that'll work.

[Raptor8]

wheeler i REALLY feel sorry for you! twice in 2 weeks? what are you riding? you don't seem to have a garage....

[mywifeknowseverythin]

Ill drive the 9 hrs to install your clutch and everything else!!!!!!!!!

What a RIP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I hope you decide to do something different...Im frealkin Drunk right now and do what the shop would do!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Holy Crap.....Tje wofe os bi,mping me off the puter....!!!!!!!

[Raptorman224]

Ha, Well i'm gonna order my own parts and just let them do the clutch only.. If my calculations are correct it should cut down the price to around 500-560 depending on how much the shop is going to charge me for labor. So its not too bad, but much better than 850 dollars. Also it takes them a week to get parts...what a joke; i can get mine in two days.

[SunLrider]

Ha, Well i'm gonna order my own parts and just let them do the clutch only.. If my calculations are correct it should cut down the price to around 500-560 depending on how much the shop is going to charge me for labor. So its not too bad, but much better than 850 dollars. Also it takes them a week to get parts...what a joke; i can get mine in two days.

a week????

[Raptorman224]

ya its ridicoulus(sp?)

[SunLrider]

ya its ridicoulus(sp?)

u before o:wink: