Raptor 660 trans

[Raptor8]

I may have one of the few first year Raptors with the original transmission still in it.

Who else has one?

[MIKEL5469]

I have an 2001 raptor with the orginal trans in it. Never had a problem with it but i still wish it had a newer style trans in it. I also have a 2003 raptor and i like the gearing in that one much better.

[Raptor8]

I guess you got a good one too. Yamaha recommended going to a one-piece shifter because the slack in the stock multi link shifter induced people to stomp on it and bust up the tranny. So I paid thru the nose for a one-piece and it works great, even with a slightly modded engine... A son bought one ast the same time and it lasted about 8 years, til his girlfriend got mud stuck [rare here] and stomped first gear into oblivion.... he won't sell it to me either- what a shame cuz I could fix it!

Another Yamaha trick is always start it in neutral and if cold, squeeze the cluch about a dozen times before engaging the trans.. it worked fine for me so far

[MIKEL5469]

I still have the stock shifter and never had an issue with that either,but i also ron synthic oil in it.

[Raptor8]

that must help too! I just use the recommended Yamalube.

[MIKEL5469]

I run amsoil in it with an aftermarket oil tank,it holds more oil and the oil also runs cooler,even in the summer my fan doesn't hardly ever run.

[Raptor8]

You know, I noticed that on mine too. I can't hear the fan running while riding. I tested it a couple times and it works, I don't ever get a temp lite, so I'm just not gonna worry about it. Maybe when I put the quiet pipe on it I'll hear it... :cheers2c: