Bringing an Old ATV Back to Life - Raptor 660R

[@RestorationObsession]

Oooh! That looks like fun! Can't wait to get back to the country where I can start looking at fun off-road toys again.

[@Kordare]

🙌🙌

[@ElSlickVic]

I just picked one up for $3,600. 02 660R bored to a 686. Man that thing has some power. Those things are high in my area.

[@ryderintexas]

Great video. I plan on getting a used machine and doing the maintenance myself. This is super helpful. Thanks for your time in putting this video together so a novice can learn something.

[@Kordare]

Thanks, good luck with yours!

[@slayerwawa]

That's some quality and pride put into it! Great attention to detail 👏 👌 👍 every time I have to pull out the thumb wrench I dread it, love hate relationship

[@Kordare]

Thanks! It cleaned up pretty nice 🤘

[@slayerwawa]

And it shows! My kind of attention, enjoy it! 👌

[@Itsjake908]

Nice touch ups you did there. Would love to see more on this

[@bazilwreckerloughead]

That's a nice looking ATV, love the stance.

[@ThanenJ]

Always hitting us with a twist. Love it!

[@Kordare]

🙌🙌

[@bodeine454]

There's a middle aged gentleman on Marketplace that has a Raptor 660 for sale for $1000.00. The add says that it starts and runs good but has an oil leak on the bottom. Could be just a gasket (hopefully) but IDK, I've never owned a quad before but I've ridden a few times a few different ones. Most of the mechanical aspects of it looks fairly straight forward I'm just hoping that it doesn't have major engine or transmission issues because I don't want to have to pull the engine out first thing and have to do a full rebuild or replace gears etc etc but if it's in pretty good shape $1000 sounds like a good deal. I'm thinkin about it.

[@Kordare]

Sounds like a good deal

[@Lracer61]

660s used to be one of my favorite 4wheelers

[@Kordare]

I'm happy with it so far 🙌

[@smokeybandit4910]

I'm an ATV freak! Have 5, would love to see more videos on this and be careful with that gear box, that year raptor is known for some issues but you should be fine if you aren't doing crazy stuff on pavement where you have tons of traction obviously

[@Kordare]

I appreciate the word of caution!

[@anthonyhubbard4245]

What do you mean.I think mine is starting to act up not sure if that's the problem

[@smokeybandit4910]

@@anthonyhubbard4245 They just have a couple weak links in them, I don't remember exactly what it is with them but you should be able to find a youtube video on it or something I just know the 05 and older raptors had some issues with the gearbox

[@brysonestes9178]

@@smokeybandit4910 that transmission is was only on the 01. 2002 and up fixed that issue

[@hidinfrombiden6251]

@@smokeybandit4910 Little bit of info here for the one's who don't know, or can't remember. It was on the 2001 model only. If you don't know how to tell a 2001 model from an 02-05 model, a dead giveaway is the remote reservoir rear shock and the square tube aluminum subframe that came on the 2001 models only. 02-05 came with heavier round steel tube subframe and had the reservoir mounted directly on the shock body. However, it is possible to run a 2001 model subframe and rear shock on a 02-05 model but you'd have to relocate the voltage regulator too as the voltage regulator on an 01 mounts at the tailight, and on the 02-05 models it mounts there on the frame where the remote shock reservoir mounts on an 01. Or you could just change the wire harness, but you'd have to change the CDI box too if you did that because the 01 models have a different wire harness and CDI box than the 02-05 models. With the way bikes get parted out & the way people hack & mismatch parts on bikes now days there's only 1 way to know 100% for sure which year model raptor you have & that's by looking at the 10th digit of the vin number as it identifies the year model. But just because a person's 10th digit might be a "3" meaning an 03 model, that doesn't necessarily mean that someone didn't swap an 01 engine with the weak transmission gears on it? Or maybe they swapped an 01 engine with the upgraded 02-05 transmission in it? Shit's confusing right😂? At that point the only way to know if you have an upgraded 02-05 transmission is by splitting the cases. The upgraded 02-05 transmission went with a 4 dog setup on the gears instead of the previous 3 dog found on the 01 model. And the updated 02-05 transmission gears have a groove cut into the ridges of the teeth to aid in oil lubrication of the gears. I hope all this refreshed some memories lmao😂.

[@shredct3118]

That's a sick machine! It's a beast! 🤘

[@pasttime8450]

Nice quad been wanting one myself

[@Kordare]

Thanks 🙌

[@WalterNut99]

I had the same! Nice model 🥰💪

[@Kordare]

🙌🙌

[@craftedbychris1721]

Love when you upload

[@Kordare]

🤘🤘

[@megamikkila]

I built a 2003 Raptor 660 also. I did it all. Rebuilt engine with a Big Bore kit, Complete top end, bottom end was tight. 2 new carbs with dyno kit, k and n filter, full big gun evo exhaust. Then dynoed. Changed every bearing,bushing, chain , sprockets, swing arm bearings. Im $10k deep into the build. 😂 Engine was built in a shop. Everything else I did myself. Check my channel out might have a pic not sure. Next is take all apart again send all metal for powder coating, then new plastics and graphics thats last. Power and mechanical first 👍🏼 I like how ya work. efficient with right tools

[@megamikkila]

Oh mine same exact color too haha

[@megamikkila]

Yea I have 1 raptor video listen to the big gun evo. Also remove all safety crap I did except low oil it will skip sparks. Took reverse rev limiter out, I do like 80mph tire spin in reverse😂 . Also clutch and brake safety bypass that crap. Any questions let me know or vice versa.

[@Kordare]

Haha dang that's crazy I picked this up for $1500, probably have about 2k in it total. Just installed a new clutch a couple days ago 🤘

[@megamikkila]

After building mine it git stolen but I gave it my all put a bounty on quad was found 3 days in Worcester Mass. My boys found it. haha. Hell no i put way too much work into it. They crashed it , gotta fix AGAIN! Nice Quad Nice work

[@megamikkila]

Definitely Listen to my exhaust quickly. Its bored tho, stroked 686? forgot

[@Imdoinggreat420]

Yooooo my boi !! Those bike tricks were SIIIICK💯😈💪 great video

[@Kordare]

Thanks a lot 🙌

[@brenton1865]

Nice find bud, my 700 got stolen a few years ago, so I found an 01 660, not quite what I had but I love it. I hope you have better luck with that rust oleum rusty metal primer, that shit wouldn’t dry for me.

[@Kordare]

Thanks, so far it seems like it adhered well and dried fine.

[@yung_kuku]

the 01 rappys have trans issues,try to find 02 and up.

[@AudibleKingdom]

In my opinion 2003 is my favorite year

[@RollingwithRuckus]

Another great video 🤘👍 I used bmx grips on my 400ex. I have the vans waffle ones lol

[@Kordare]

Haha I almost did the same thing, thanks!

[@PatTheBaker855]

very nice. i bought my first 660 about 3 months ago and ours seem to have similar wear. just a question i was wondering if they sell a replacement tip for the Yoshi slip on. Mine came with the exact same slip on but the tip is ground down from the previous owner failing at wheelies or something lol.

[@aleajactaest4975]

Yamaha Power 😎 1 July 1955 🇯🇵®️

[@mynameisjeff4511]

Pretty cool

[@Kordare]

Thanks 🤘

[@brentcotterman3822]

What is the hot start lever functioning as? The little lever above the clutch lever. I know some people use a hot start lever to operate the reverse selector and delete the twist knob.

[@Kordare]

I think you are referring to the parking brake

[@Davido50]

Yamaha 1..Can't beat em.

[@Kordare]

🤘🤘

[@204jtm]

I have zero interest in ATV's, but this was still enjoyable to watch.

[@StrugariAutomotive]

I heard the 660r arnt very good, idk tho but love the videos

[@Kordare]

I'm happy with it so far, can't complain for how cheap it was. Thanks a lot 🤘

[@JimzOnDroid]

Looks good when it first dries, but I guarantee all that spray paint on the a-arms is going to flake off. Best thing to do with parts like that is get them powder coated.

[@Kordare]

So far I've ridden it a lot and still looks great. I wasn't expecting perfection, with proper sanding and prep this paint is pretty durable.

[@Itsjake908]

If I may give my two cents....most people just do a parking brake delete. All you need to do is purchase the block off plate (few bucks) secondly and MOST IMPORTANT get yourself a case saver! It can save you hundreds of dollars man im serious. Otherwise looks great!

[@Kordare]

Appreciate the feedback 🤘

[@Itsjake908]

@@Kordare Yessir.

[@atvmx46]

If it hasnt had it done you need the updated transmission. Those 660 used to break 3rd all the time.

[@Kordare]

I have no idea so I'll prolly just wait and see 😂

[@bryanc9903]

Generally speaking, transmission issues are relegated to the 2001 model year. The 2nd gear dog gear is weak and breaks. This problem was more or less addressed in 02-05 models with a stronger 2nd gear.

[@Motleyamv]

Get some beadlock wheels for this beast

[@AudibleKingdom]

Swing arm skid plate that’s called

[@jedknouse7053]

It looks much better but i noticed your gear selector is rusty.

[@Kordare]

Yeah I noticed that after as well, just needs a little black paint

[@joshuabell5556]

Hi! Joshua here. I was just wondering if you wouldn’t mind telling me what your job occupation or title is. You’re living the exact dream I want to do. Have a garage home where my work can be. There’s something so satisfying about a loft and garage to me. I feel I have a calling, but don’t know exactly how well I should know cars. If I want to do detailing, fixing, dent removing, or what have ya. They say learn from your idols in the profession that you seek. I have to say you are it. The only one that I found to the t. Already grateful I found you, but I would be forever grateful if you told me your job title. Please help me. I’m clueless and new to all this. Like a baby lol But we have to start somewhere. Sorry this is so long. I appreciate you in advance! God bless!!!

[@Kordare]

Hey Joshua, I have been a full time mechanical engineer for about 7 years, I didn't start KZbin until about 3 years ago. I've had a small fabrication business on the side for about 6 years. I am completely self taught with anything to do with cars, fabrication, and welding. Of course being an engineer can help to understand how things work. My biggest advice is to follow your passions. It isn't always easy to know what your passion is and I admit I'm still figuring it out myself. You need to try many different things so you can really nail down what you want to do. If you put your heart and soul into what you're truly meant to be doing and enjoy doing, success will come. Also don't get caught up on getting a job just because of pay, the most important thing is to live below your means. If you do that, the amount you get paid really doesn't much matter. Work hard and stay patient, good luck to you and I really appreciate your support!

[@joshuabell5556]

@@Kordare Wow!! Thank you, brother!!! Words to live by!!! I really appreciate you acknowledging me and taking the time out to reply. Truth be told, I believe this is supposed to be the door to all my other passions and everything. Ever since I was a kid and watched the Hustler’s Ambition music vid by 50 Cent (I know this sounds silly, but that’s how dreams and passions work) I saw the most basic rundown loft and was inspired, I wanted that. Well lately, since a f&f movie (again, I know kinda bizarre) I saw a loft/garage and work space. That also hit me just right. Finally, I was thinking about doing cars. The night of the day I took it serious, I had a dream/vision of a slanted shed that was a living space in the back and huge double or tri garage in the front. I knew while I was seeing this, that the garages were where my car work was. I literally could work out of my home. The revelation hit me like a ton of bricks. Like my whole life built up to that moment or something. Less than a week later I see a garage shed just like the one in my dream. I didn’t even know that exact frame really existed! Give or take around another week, and I stumble across your channel!! And I am floored by what I see!!! I do not believe I came across you by accident. Thank you for being a pioneer and for being bold and brave. I hope you find all you want and are meant to! I hope more dreams come true for you!!! You have a lifelong fan and supporter!!! You are awesome!!!

[@ricardovillalba3326]

New sub

[@Kordare]

Welcome 🤘

[@markrodriguez9475]

Hey Man what chain and size small sprocket are you using?

[@Kordare]

Sorry I don't remember but pretty sure I went with one tooth smaller front sprocket

[@joseGonzalez-ks4rf]

Donde conseguiste el protector de filtro de aceite?

[@jamesschug3137]

🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@yamahaxs6501]

getting an atv or dirt bike for a reasonable price is all but impossible these days. Buying one from a friend is about the only way to do it. Enjoy.

[@ryanclarke5128]

Needs a rebuild smoking out the exhaust

[@Kordare]

I haven't seen much smoke and it's running great

[@SharkZoneGaming-m2r]

is this itv worth getting because this looks like a sports atv, idk what to get for street riding either a dirt bike or quad/atv like this

[@Kordare]

For the street get a street legal dirt bike

[@brianmccullen9156]

Did you loosen the bolt on the motor and drain the oil!

[@Kordare]

Yup I only showed a quick clip of that because it was hard to see.

[@MkKM-g1z]

What are those rims on the raptor

[@Kordare]

Sorry I don't know

[@keystonekid7451]

I’m just going to automatically assume that your neighbors love this recent purchase…🤣.

[@Kordare]

Haha good thing my neighbors aren't close 😂

[@martianweed089]

I have one of these

[@Kordare]

🤘🤘

[@joemanny6258]

Im trading my 1996 k1500 for a 660 and the only problem is that it’s shaky when riding the guy told the sway bar needs to be replaced. Any thought?

[@AudibleKingdom]

Yoshimura exhaust?

[@AudibleKingdom]

Hell ya your bringing back good memories dude

[@zh6579]

What spray did u use

[@Kordare]

Rust-Oleum high performance enamel

[@HughMyronM8]

It really sucks that almost every manufacturer quit making sport atvs.

[@Kordare]

I agree!

[@custkyle4560]

Nice looking quad. Too many cuts on the edit though... Just keep a smooth video please.

[@Kordare]

Thanks. I try to keep my videos concise so I cut out any boring content.

[@ricardodelriego4013]

Check out my video how to remove parking brake completely upgraded to asv levers looks way slicker

[@lt-z-quadnation6644]

Good choice not buying one of those overpriced COVID-19 bikes. I’m in AZ and everyone is trying to recoup the money they spent on those over priced bikes a year or so ago it’s certainly crazy the ATV market took off during the COVID times. 🥴

[@rafaelacorreia6883]

Mi novio tiene iguale

[@elvergalarga483]

do you have a link for the coil man i have bough 2 suposed to be for the raptor but non work one was too small the other a little big

[@anthonyhubbard4245]

Pretty cool.