Raptor 700 Long Travel Install and First Ride

In todays video the Raptor suspension gets refreshed with custom revalved shocks by Rocket Ron and new long travel MX arms by Houser Racing. I filmed my entire install and alignment set up. After that I took the quad for it's first test ride and had an absolute blast! Shout out to everyone who helped with all my questions! Thank you!
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Timestamps
0:00-1:22 Intro
1:23-2:18 Rear Shock Removal
2:19-4:39 Rear Shock Install
4:40-5:50 Gift Opening
5:51-7:10 A-Arm Unboxing
7:11-10:11 Front End Removal
10:12-12:36 Front End Install
12:37-13:38 Brake Line Removal
13:39-13:52 Brake Line Install
13:53-15:12 Front Shock Install
15:13-15:46 Torquing Suspension
15:47-16:17 Steering Alignment Prep
16:18-17:22 Caster Adjustment
17:23-18:50 Camber Adjustment
18:51-19:19 Toe Adjustment
19:20-20:42 Brake Bleeding
20:43-21:24 Finishing Project
21:25-22:45 Reveal Sequence
22:46-25:02 First Impressions
25:03-30:59 Test Riding
31:00-31:43 Final Thoughts
31:44-33:11 Outro
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#savesportquads

[@davidalarcon4582]

You can literally see how much it changed with the long travel so much more stable and aggressive looking🔥🤘🏼

[@Davido50]

Cannot beat a Raptor 700R-SE. Prob best sport quad ever built along w/TRX250R.

[@veeDubbinit2]

@@Davido50 TRX450ER 50” wide is unreal, Raptor 50” wide is awesome.

[@CoolnCasual57]

This video just makes me want to go and ride my fourwheeler. But I cant with my fractured collarbone though. This is awesome Pete.😉

[@gretchenmorfea5988]

Best of luck healing up man! You’ll be rippin in no time!

[@CoolnCasual57]

Thanks dude! Appreciate it❤

[@oscaroceguera7326]

Same I broke my leg

[@CoolnCasual57]

Aw dude, that sucks man

[@PeteHager]

Thanks for watching! I hope you guys heal up soon and get back to riding! 🙏🤘

[@davidhernandez-lopez5139]

Seeing the Notification pop up is heaven. Love you Pete Hager!❤️

[@ArtStrongArts]

Every time I feel even a tiny urge to sell my Raptor, I just watch a Pete vid and that urge goes away :) Thanks for all you do Pete.

[@h0gge016]

I sold my road legal raptor 700, I cant watch these videos! I miss it too much!!

[@Davido50]

Never sell lt. Baby it. Cost ya $11k+ to replace ...if you can find one at dealer!

[@Davido50]

@@h0gge016 Hurry an find another new one while Yamaha still builds them. Forever bikes!

[@5AO172]

@@h0gge016 same, I regret it

[@Freedom-dq7tl]

@@Davido50 not a bike. It’s a quad made for fat lazy peoples

[@brandondavis9628]

My dad was a front end mechanic for mopar for 22 years. Front end work is push pull bang tug hit. The hammer is the best way to get them free when locked up

[@PeteHager]

Thats what I kept finding in videos, thank you for sharing 😊

[@gametime2473]

I did the same thing with my Raptor. Lowering it makes a massive difference. The linkage I got is an adjustable length so you can adjust how much lower you have it. I think I went down about 1.5 inches with +2 A arms and rear axle. So much better in turns. It's almost impossible to tip on turns.

[@rockylanelord]

Damn Buddy! You Can RIDE! I'm 50 now and would love to get back into atv's. I took a hard end over end on a race worrior . Broke my shoulder,knee and messed back up.. but Man I would ride in a heartbeat! Love your videos and hard work . Keep on rocking!

[@RMC2021]

Not far behind you in age! Spent most of my youth on a 350X and went through quite a few quads until I landed on the 2006 Honda 450R. I sold that one back in 2011 and really didn’t ride again until I bought a SxS ten years later. It wasn’t long until I said to hell with the SxS and bought an Outlander 1000XXC. I literally had that for two weeks and saw a Yamaha YFZ450R at my local dealership and walked out with it. The next day I ordered a ton from Pete’s website and I’m full fledged back into riding hard again. It’s great having both the sport quad and the trail sofa to rip around on! You can get back into it and you’ll love it! #savesportquads!

[@SOMNIOHM]

☝🥇THIS was the clear game changer for the Raptor! This exact setup, with either Rocket Ron S3's (triple rate) or Elka's ... makes a night and day difference! Additionally... this would be the very first thing anyone who is not only serious about trail riding, but if you are someone who likes to push the limits, this is where its at! Id definitely do all of this FIRST to a stock raptor if I had to do it all over again! Ohh.. AND the steering stabilizer! THATS also a must! Killer work.. KILLER VIDEO Pete! 🔥🔥🔥

[@danjim7056]

If you use a pickle fork to separate ball joints and such they typically destroy the boot. Hitting it with a hammer like you did is the best way I feel to do it. Was thought hat way in high-school in autoshop from retired mechanic teacher.

[@DUNEATV]

I had a front long travel set up on two different quads over the years. One was a banshee and the other one was a 89 250 R. I actually could not stand to ride either quad. It felt too wide too heavy and seem to hit every bump on the trail. I removed it from both the quads and went back to stock. So much better for me anyway. You did a fantastic job on the install!

[@coleswanginshenanigans867]

You're the only person I've ever heard say they don't like Long Travel. I've got an 86 trx250r with elka legacys and I wish I went with Long Travel over +1+1 a arms and elka legacy 2.0 shovks

[@DUNEATV]

@@coleswanginshenanigans867 Sorry LOL

[@HighSpeedTV]

something so satisfying about the click of a torque wrench

[@ATVT9211]

Hey Pete I got stickers off your website about a month ago and on the paper you said thank for supporting the Chanel-Pete. And it was so awesome thank you

[@PeteHager]

Your welcome! Thank you for repping our brand! 😊

[@joeyholthusen6495]

I'll never sell my 2006 yamaha raptor, just keep modding it. So far, I got a plus 5mm stroker crankshaft, 105.5mm cylinder and piston, plus 3mm intake valves plus 2mm exhaust valves. Stage 3 cam, 11:1 compression piston, didn't want to go too high. EFI controller, freed up intake and exhaust, 23 tall tires up front and 22 inches out Back full Hinson clutch set up. Also installed a new rear axle that's wider as well. Plus it's geared to the moon 🌙. At 75mph in 4th I can pull it up then shift into 5th and it's just stupid. But very fun. This combat veteran loves riding it's my happy place. Probably find something slow for my beautiful exotic Lebanese wife like a Polaris scrambler 400 2-stroke 4x4. But easy to upgrade and toss in a 2-stroke motor from a Polaris RMK or Dragon snowmobile lol. If she gets bored 😴.....

[@Davido50]

Make it great & keep it forever!

[@jeffaquilino1806]

Pete 1st off you are so lucky to have a sick riding are like that local. 2nd glad to see someone else use the Hess link so many people said they don’t do anything at all. I used 1 on mine but with a single spring rear shock. We have very similar setups I also run yfz450r long travel with JDperformance arms. Another where everyone says go buy aftermarket shocks don’t waste your money on revalves. But you and Rocket Ron killed it

[@PeteHager]

The JD arms are nice! I looked at those awhile back. My friend Patrick Riggs recommended the Hess link and so did Ron. I saw Patrick’s Raptor just eating whoops in Florida so I knew I wanted a similar set up. I’m super happy with Ron’s work. Someday I hope to try aftermarket shocks so I can see the comparison with the oems but that will be quite awhile from now 😅👍

[@limitlesspowersports]

Setting up houser xc arms tonight 😎 Raptor looks way more stable in the fast stuff 👍

[@joeypooschke7914]

Great job 👏 buddy. Looked great on the ride looked nice and plush. I’d love for you to bring the Raptor out to the my neck of the woods the Oregon Dunes. That’s the one thing I really wanna do this winter is send my YFZ shocks to rocket Ron, and have him go through them. And set it for my weight and set it for the dunes.. the suspension on my YFZ is good but I bet rocket Ron could make it even better…

[@mattchew7219]

Love the upgrades! I want to do the same to mine but I’ll have to buy a trailer. Treat that bike to some headlight that thing would look super fresh!

[@j-beatsimaginationstudio1987]

What an awesome video. Quad, its just about a super quad now brother lol. Thanks for sharing my friend, be safe :)

[@alexx_97]

Wow! I'm so surprised with the quality of your videos! I'm a new subscriber and this video has been recommended by KZbin and I must say, you kinda woke my interest in sports quads. I always was and still am a huge utility atvs fan, but now you made me interested in buying a sports quad once I saw how fun they are to drive!

[@PeteHager]

Thank you very much man! I appreciate your feedback! Hopefully you can get out on a sport quad soon and see what you think 😊

[@NoahMazraani]

This is the exact kind of entertainment I need while sitting in bed after acl surgery, thanks Pete!

[@PeteHager]

I hope your recovery goes smooth 🙏

[@NoahMazraani]

@@PeteHager Thank you, I was hoping to meet you at Little Sahara this October but I will have to wait until next year.

[@NooksterFishes]

@@NoahMazraanidid yall meet ?

[@DutchTheHooligan]

BRUH... I didn't know smacking the knuckle worked. Didn't seem obvious that it would. Smacking the bolt sure didn't, so the rubber seals on my factory TRE's got demolished by the separator..

[@PeteHager]

Dang that’s a bummer! I initially smacked the bolt with no results so I watched a few vids for tips and smacking the knuckle was slick. The bulk of comments have said to use a rubber mallet or deadblow next time so I’ll probably do that. Most of them came out in 5-10 solid wacks 😅👍

[@sushitrash4016]

I got my quad a day before New Years this year and it’s parked needs some ball joints and tires mostly quite sad that I haven’t ridden it in a couple months now. But seeing you ride your 700r is nothing compared to my 550 predator yes I have a that quad that nobody likes not the best one but it’s my first and it feels good to ride.

[@PeteHager]

Predators are sick man! They’re one of my favorite machines cosmetically. I need to ride my buddies troy Lee model next chance I get! Hopefully you get out soon 🤘

[@loganvelez7676]

Really great camera angles. Awesome content. Really love that you and Sabo are collaborating together. He rocks.

[@thetrainmaster.100]

Hey what I did for my suspension that I highly recommend, is get rubber washers for some bolts, it will prevent them from coming lose and the suspension from collapsing

[@marcianogarcia4518]

Bro…. I did mine last winter. Long travel is the way to go. Whole new machine handles like dream.

[@PeteHager]

It exceeded my expectations! It really transformed the machine! 😁

[@marcianogarcia4518]

@@PeteHager that’s awesome. Mine was the same almost a whole new machine.

[@streetslayinggto2505]

The only thing you need like a brass hammer or something that's a little softer metal for when hitting components like that

[@Jimbo718Slice]

Another solid upload pete! about to debut my 250r i finally finished up at my buddies local track tomorrow along with my 450 and some others. may have to catch it on my gopro and possibly film a little.

[@motodude1002]

Dude is absolutely rippin! Caught me offgaurd there with that corner speed!!!

[@jrp9569]

Love your videos bro I got a 2019 honda trx250, 2001 honda trx400, 2021 yfz450r se, and today I purchased a 2019 raptor 700r gytr can't wait to get home and try that beast gonna take it to mars family park this weekend located south texas

[@staticerror3613]

On the topic of taking a hammer to suspension components: it's totally fine but get yourself a brass/rubber hammer or mallet. Hardened steel hammers on aluminum suspension can ruin your day if you unga-bunga it a little too much. Awesome stuff though!

[@curtp1415]

Awesome content man! So glad I decided on a new Raptor...almost pulled the trigger on the new CanAm 650 Renegade

[@Louis-pw5mv]

Sick quad bro! I love your build! Nice info for the most part. The claw hammer (carpenter tool on mechanical work) shoulda been a ball peen and with the brakes you can just open the bleeder valve and let it sit open while working on something else until gravity does the job of pumping for you. Then proceed with the normal process.

[@MnWarrior350]

So awesome you have your suspension on the Raptor finally. Stance on it looks amazing and looks like you are ready to ride the wheels off of it!

[@PeteHager]

It turned out great! We'll have to have you swing a leg over it again! 😬🤘

[@theTruth_60106]

@@PeteHager hi Pete ,just wondering have you ever ridden an Ltr 450? Or what do you think of them ,I own one and would love to see your opinion on them!

[@PeteHager]

@@theTruth_60106 I would love to ride one! I don’t think I’ve ever been on one. They’re honestly really rare. I’ve only seen a handful the last few seasons but I know the ergonomics are supposed to be awesome as well as their handling characteristics. I also think they look super cool 👌 hopefully I get to try one out one of these days 😅🤞

[@theTruth_60106]

@@PeteHager I sure do look forward to that video they really are a great bike and in a different realm to the rest of the 450s from what I’ve experienced

[@flyemhighadventures3081]

Have the same long travel houser fronts. Sent my shocks off as well last year. Absolutely love them huge difference

[@davidalarcon4582]

I would definitely buy those shoes soooo cool!!

[@jodybruce5097]

great video! i just added a set of Houser xc a arms to my yfz450r. they make some great products. i think the black a arms look awesome with the red frame

[@caleb6200]

Pete, for the record, you removed the tie rod ends correctly. Leave a few threads of the nut like that and give the housing hell. Another reason for putting the nut back on is if you hit a glancing blow and mar up the threads, you won't be able to reuse that tie rod end (if you aren't replacing it).

[@caleb6200]

Also, brake fluid is water soluble, but extremely flammable and will strip paint. If spilled on painted surfaces, spray down with water and it'll run right off and dilute.

[@PeteHager]

Thanks for the insight and tips man! 😬🤘

[@Jerrys_missing_finger]

I enjoyed the wrenching and riding video format. Good stuff

[@jeffmiller7665]

Send it pete

[@scottweeks7558]

Great job on setting the Raptor up. Looks like you made a fun bike even funner.

[@constructionkings6846]

Gracias Pete, que buena pinta tiene, muy interesante, gracias por compartirlo 👍 un saludo

[@hibrimic]

Looks awesome! I would leave the a-arms black...they complement the bumper, nerf bars, etc.

[@coleswanginshenanigans867]

Pete you need to get yourself a 3lb beater. Makes stuff like what you used s carpentry hammer for so much easier, also get a dead blow and a rubber mallet

[@Davido50]

Look like legendary slip-on Van's Pete. Enjoy. Ur a good dude .👍💯

[@richarddye113]

Your the man pete🤘🤘 absolutely love watching you rip the raptor, I crashed my 2020 se a month ago got hit by a deer, waiting to get back on the trails 🤘

[@PeteHager]

Thanks for watching my videos! I hope you didn’t get hurt in the accident 🙏 hopefully you get your machine up and running soon!! 😊

[@nickselbitschka15]

Glad you like them bro! I hope we get to catch a ride soon! Awesome video

[@PeteHager]

Thanks again man! Hopefully we can get out this fall!

[@jessejames6361]

You definitely have one the sweetest raptor 700’s

[@Hubbard_Randall69]

Makes me wanna take the big step up and get a Raptor 700R! Great content brotha and beautiful bike!

[@floridatrailrider305]

What a game changer, great upgrade for the 700. Awesome video🤟

[@kennethdavis8668]

Damn! That’s growth and progression! Your Raptor is ripping boss!

[@oliverbuck6771]

Nice video! inspires me to ride my Yfz450

[@Davido50]

Great quads. Change oil every 10hrs they last forever. Full Synthetic 10w40 only..Maxima Pro Plus or Mobil 1 4T racing.

[@MasonJVO]

Long travel is nice but you dont actually get more suspension travel with long travel shocks you just get more tunability of the springs on the shocks (BNR Motorsports has a video on this). Either way LT or Standard travel with a proper re-spring and new valving with extended A-Arms is the way to go for sure!

[@RunGMCSyclone]

I'm assuming the BNR video is specifically talking about the YFZ450R as he even states other bikes do gain wheel travel. I had to watch it because that's the first time I have heard that. The raptor being almost 4 inches narrower than the 450R has to be the main reason for that difference.

[@valet132011]

I absolutely love the Raptors, I've had a few over the years. I'd love to build another for xc racing...I know they aren't ideal, but I know they can be competitive

[@mikechapman6050]

When you do an alignment you do Caster first then camber toe is last

[@toddmerriott6901]

Congratulations man! Sweet! Your flying on that thing!

[@dav1d629]

Awesome video Pete! The best looking raptor ive seen 👍😎

[@PatrickRiggs33]

Great job sir, looks like you got it all installed in a nice methodical manner and I know the difference you are feeling is insane. This is making me wish I didn't sell mine! lol

[@PeteHager]

Thanks man! Next time I’m down you’ll have to take it for a rip! 😁🤘

[@PatrickRiggs33]

@@PeteHager Can't wait!

[@theexisting1514]

that double was sick!

[@ricardoguerra9411]

That track seemed awesome.

[@thomaslittle4677]

Great video, Pete. Thank you so much!

[@pasturedriftkings7174]

Flying through the track such a nice Quad

[@phillipautwell5723]

I have the houser steering stem I absolutely love it and want to do the a arms as well but not to sure I wanna go wider..

[@mr.mathews6485]

That was awesome! Thanks for great content.…would like to see Chad again especially on his trx 450r😎

[@PeteHager]

Definitely hoping to meet up with him for a ride soon! 😬🤘

[@scottieb1469]

Awesome video! Can’t wait to rip with you again!

[@PeteHager]

Yes I need to get over to Silver Lake next year!!

[@scottieb1469]

You let me know when, I’ll rip with you!

[@lucamailli]

love your set up man

[@majordanggle]

Man you got me. I’m doing all this starting next month!

[@evangarcia3065]

Absolutely beautiful bike😍

[@monstaworld5449]

Nice video raptor looks amazing

[@danhanson7843]

I assume you don't ride much in michigan but I feel like you would absolutely love the trails in gladwin especially they are without a doubt my favorite trails to ride but also like leota or st Helen area are also some pretty awesome trails

[@jacbelgrave6163]

Yo pete keep up the great vids you've been a inspiration to me...Im going the both the yfz and the trx450r 2012 or 2014.

[@rockymatea4358]

Hey Pete I love your bike They are cool bikes Raptor 700 and YFZ 450r and Pete I love your KZbin channel

[@alfredo74k5blazer]

I CAN IMAGINE ME RIDING THAT QUAD 😃

[@stephencrisson3595]

Man that's looking good hell yeah!!!!

[@petes_powersports7438]

Let’s go. Heck yeah pete

[@newfonewhodis5156]

this video is totally awesome 👍🏻

[@thechosenfew5977]

Can't go Wrong with a Raptor 700

[@bstims2506]

Definitely thinking about widening sfter my buddy widened his. Problem is I ride 50 inch trails and it gets sketch being that wide sometimes

[@PeteHager]

If they're consistently close to 50 inches then this set up would be pretty sketchy for sure

[@bstims2506]

@@PeteHager wheels get destroyed but it rips Forreal

[@danielaustgen6838]

im sure someone already mentioned it but i would recommend using a rubber mallet instead of a hammer

[@PeteHager]

Yes I’ve seen a few comments! Thanks for the advice 😊👍

[@rokglavina]

Respect man,very good drive 💪💪💪

[@petes_powersports7438]

3:09. Me with my stock 2010 yfz suspension 😳

[@janeblogs324]

Think of caster as automatic counter steer that activates when the suspension compress'. You drift constantly, so choose your speed and adjust caster till it self corrects with no steering input. Magically this gives you the best turn in also. You don't align toe to set your Ackerman? Have you got a laser pointer to check if your hubs are even compatible with your toe setting?

[@lumbeejerk]

Those dang sxs messing up the trails around here need a damn 4x4 to ride

[@23MikeJ22]

Thanks for the video really appreciate it!!!

[@jussbraapin1159]

Hey Pete I wanted to start doing videos like yours for awhile now on my 2014 raptor 700r can you list a few things for your recording setup like how you keep charging your go pro batteries etc love the videos btw keep it up

[@Davido50]

Good job Pete! Great video as always. Can't beat these fine machines. -Ohio 💯👍 #Yamaha

[@wendellkirton3694]

Pete you going long hard / fast as shite lol 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@roninmusashimiayamoto241]

See ya soon pistol Pete,😄

[@leedimatteo5078]

totally sic man, how did i miss this video!!

[@need4speed069]

awesome video, awesome quad

[@RaptorWRLD]

Is it possible to get these shocks for standard travel? Looks sick, and I’m sure it rides great, but just too wide for 50in trails imo still awesome 🤘🏼

[@PeteHager]

They make long travel .5 XC arms that only widen half an inch over stock on each side. Plus they increase ground clearance. You could set them up with YFZR shocks and it would be sick! That would be wild on the Michigan trails! 👌

[@DUNEATV]

Exactly…too wide for me.

[@jordanpanich]

Looks awesome!

[@eddiewagner5032]

Also pete do u have a fb.i need to show u my raptor sir?

[@prospenda]

Great Video Pete like always!

[@nifnif5133]

love the vids man👍

[@CryptoCypher86]

Throw a Barkers Dual exhaust on that thing and you'll never get off that. if you do, take the baffles out. cheers friend ;)

[@jaquecousteau2976]

How wide is the rear on your Raptor? Did you add the new axle? And for the Houser a arms do you need new brake lines and shocks or can you stay with what comes stock on the 700r?

[@PeteHager]

I have an adjustable rear axle by lone star. It’s right around 50 inches. I’ve seen people get away with using the OEM brake lines on extended A arms but I chose to get extended lines by streamline. You can always order these arms in standard travel and use your OEM raptor shocks 😊👍

[@BigJeezie]

Sick quad!

[@isela198705]

Hey Pete

[@ycatsgrl26]

Hey Pete I’m live in Minnesota but you should check out moose lake Minnesota pit

[@bigbeef8935]

Looks beautiful but would drive me nuts that I can’t grease the new one.