Riding the ASPCA Yamaha Raptor 660! Runs great! (sort of)

[@calamitycycles5994]

To this day the most masterful restoration of a quad I have ever seen.

[@forrestgoodwin5693]

Wish i could show you the 99 yamaha warrior i did lol money pit. 84 mm piston with stroker +4 crank stage 2 cam roller rockers never seen them in a warrior .

[@caseypeploe1273]

@@forrestgoodwin5693put a clip up on your channel bud

[@MichaelSabo]

Thank you so much!

[@kris_ridzzzz_in_gp]

@@MichaelSabo hey there mike love your Contant, what ramps are those on your truck? I would love to get those.

[@calamitycycles5994]

@@forrestgoodwin5693 that’s awesome brother! Can’t let the price tag stop you from a dream otherwise they never come to reality. I picked up a warrior with the same ambition, been in storage so long now I can’t even remember the year 😂 they’re very underrated quads I love hearing that another got restored somewhere. One of my favorite of Mikes vids is the 250r resto mod and getting to see all the built warriors he got to ride with

[@goatperformance]

Sabo not sure if you’ll see this comment but I’ve had these type of issues on 4 stroke motors. Usual culprit is the one way starter clutch behind the rotor. After time it wears down and it’s not always in a good position to grab the flywheel to spin it via the starter. Just some insight. 🤙🏼

[@shawnboy4368]

As a ASE certified Master Automotive Technician.. I have built alot of 4wheelers and I enjoy your channel, the decompress mechanism the button on the camshaft if it doesn't compress when the cam spends it will not "decompression " that button has to move freely and has to protrude out and not be Warn down worn down . I seen the aftermarket camshaft button are not better so I use the oem

[@prosticorpproduction5400]

Bro that ass Dino assessment is sooooo spot on as an owner of a built 660 . I can relate 100% to the when it does start 😂😂😂

[@MichaelSabo]

😂

[@TNridgerunner42]

I love the 660 raptor I bought one new in 02 and road it for 6 years I sure did love it but I have been diagnosed with MDA and it started to get the best of me so I had to sell it I have always regretted getting rid of it expectantly now that I have a teenage son I wish I had just saved it for him great work on restoring it I would love to get one for him but I can't afford it right now

[@MichaelSabo]

Sorry to hear that man - I hope things get better for you and you're able to share the passion with your son one day.

[@TNridgerunner42]

Thanks for that

[@McFlurry615]

I also hope you can show your son the we all enjoy and share

[@FatHulkRideEbike]

She seemed pretty friendly for someone you don't know : - ) I guess Sand pit girls are always so nice though!

[@jeremycable51]

Marry her she can run a clutch such a rarity these days

[@nicholassimon1038]

I used to race against a kid who brought a stock raptor to sleepy Hollow. He raced a whole season almost stock. He was a wild man , more balls than skill lol , but a good dude. I remember helping him almost weekly change his tie rods because they would bend . I love your videos , takes me back to the old days , thank you

[@njmxjunkie3128]

Your girl kicked ass with the clutch release man

[@MichaelSabo]

She really did do great

[@adamsmith8206]

Mine wouldve stalled it several times before ultimately giving up

[@Davido50]

Keep at it Mike Sabo! Original subscriber here. Great work sir. 💯

[@brokejokeratv5851]

I wish i had this machine i gave my 660 to my step son for his birthday and he blew the trans to hell, i had so many good memories on my 660r i miss it alot, thank you for saving this machine mike!!!

[@djdubs8544]

Finally!!! This video got me to buy a raptor and ive been working on er for a year now and shes almost finished!

[@MichaelSabo]

Hell yea man, good luck with yours 👊

[@Lenny_J_88]

I watched you struggle with the squad. I was waiting for you to put out a video of you riding it. Awesome man love coming on here and seeing a notification that you put up a new video. 🤙🏻🤘🏻

[@dellstudio10]

Raptors are known for torque. Even the baby 350 and Warrior are torque monsters. 3rd gear anywhere, anytime and any speed from my experience. They just always power right through. I’ve never stalled one.

[@donavinmoller2432]

WOOOO MORE RUNNING FOOTAGE looks great Mike thanks for the new content love seeing the raptor rip sad to see it go but its gonna go to good hands

[@ronaldwalters4715]

just got myself a 2024 yfz 450r loving it!

[@tiggerplayhouse]

I have the 2023 se version just got back from the dunes. Its a fun quad for sure.

[@PHILLIPfry2010]

I have a 22 450r se! Taking me a long time to get used to it!! Its hard to hang on to and gives me a heck of a workout and im not an office guy

[@elibnem4126]

Grats, shame that's the only true sport quad left.

[@ralphvasso7209]

Hell yeah I thought this video would never come. That bike is a beast

[@MichaelSabo]

Glad you like it man! Should have done this sooner

[@CTBlake_618]

I remember driving a 660 raptor for the first time when I was 14. The thing pulled my arms out of socket after about 10 minutes, but it was so much fun.

[@MrCrabs441]

Been waiting to see this machine in action, watched the build series 3 times now. Awsome content yet again sabo 🤙

[@MichaelSabo]

Glad you enjoyed it man! Thanks for watching the series THREE times!

[@MrCrabs441]

No problem dude. Keep up the good work we appreciate it 🤘

[@C-24-Brandan]

That white, green & black colorway is freaking sick! Thats an awesome quad, must be a blast to rip on trails or the track

[@MichaelSabo]

It sure is!

[@bernielomax532]

The starter clutch is a problem for many Raptors. The sprag itself could be worn or the flywheel boss is galled. I have rehabbed a few by sanding the boss if the gear wasn’t too hammered and it helped.

[@OdysseyOffroad]

Nothing like the torque of a Raptor. Especially the 700s i can lug 3rd at the dunes and go straight up a hill without down shifting and it just pulls right through. Its unbelievable.

[@rufatkupa4848]

Awesome, raptors are so rowdy. Recently rebuilt my engine and have been having a blast. So loud and the torque is incredible

[@coreysworld433]

I had a 2001 raptor in 2009. I loved it

[@timmydavis6624]

Keeping it bumping for ya man congrats on the long awaited well deserved win 💚🤝 that quad is just a compression monster dude anyways ready to see the what happens with the ltz 🤔 keep it up sabo ill continue one like and one comment til the end of your content days hopefully no time soon!!! Or ever! 💪 Looks fun man glad you're enjoying it!

[@MichaelSabo]

I always appreciate the love man! LTZ stuff coming soon - Thank you 🤘👊

[@timmydavis6624]

@@MichaelSabo and when are you gunna start modding the new kawi I think factory sponsored mods would look dope how cool would it be to have a team green replica ??? 🙏 Lol brother if you'd listen I have tons of ideas I'd like to see from you that I think everyone else would too!!! Because tbh your really one of the only ones doing what you're doing to the caliber you are thanks again for the good TV time bud!

[@MrATOMBOMB420]

The reason putting 24 volts to it is making it start is with the higher voltage it's spinning the starter faster which compensates for the slippage of the starter clutch but eventually it'll just keep slipping more and more and more till it won't even turn over at all with the electric start

[@Sunspot-19]

Nothing like a big block Chevy in a shopping cart!! Frankly, I like a powerband that works in the low RPM range. Roll on the throttle and it simply takes off without having to wind it up tight. Annnnnd, the trails in the trees = Cat's Meow!! Nice build. A few details to sort out, but nicely done, Mr. Sabo!

[@joeyholthusen6495]

I think it would be fun to build a kfx 700 and stuff yamaha Vmax4- 800 2-stroke from a snowmobile in it. Currently I have built my daughter's Yamaha blaster it tops out around 70mph and will smoke a Polaris scrambler 400 2-stroke in a drag race for two high line pole lengths. Plus I have a yamaha raptor 770cc, yes it has a plus 3mm intake valves and plus 2mm exhaust valves plus many other features. Great videos, keep up the great work

[@nathansmith6797]

Awesome seeing it running like that. I’ve always wanted a Raptor and this just makes me want one more. Maybe one day I can get something to enjoy. Awesome job Mike

[@chadriddle3517]

Raptor looks sick! Also your lady friend is beautiful as well, I was shocked when she nailed the clutch release 1st take ! Great job mike as always !

[@bradelford363]

Love love love your content. I am building a 660 and your videos are helping me plan out a hopefully trouble free build. For starters, I'm ordering the L&L starter clutch kit and making a brand new wiring harness to avoid that excitement! 😎

[@buckyhurford3424]

Ass Dyno is genius. It’s the most precise and accurate readings you can have for any ride.

[@m4rshmellowking806]

Mike, I've noticed this from watching you ride for a long time. You tend to blip the throttle a lot. By this I mean its on off on off on off. Part of being a better more consistent rider is learning to move with the terrain and keep a more constant and steady throttle. Kind of the same way you learn to drive a car. Give it a try the next time you go riding. Not to mention its better for the machine too.

[@onlyfords69]

Thats boring tho. Blipping the throttle is more fun. You dont buy these machines to drive like a sissy

[@clarkvantussenbrook6536]

Now I'm getting distracted by the blipping

[@Stuckin330]

False tho you need to use the throttle and blip it if your riding whoops it helps control the machine vs holding it steady like you say

[@mostlymotorized]

Actually. . . . Youre supposed to keep it pinned wide open and regulate your speed with the clutch ❤

[@nicholasmazzone3386]

I noticed this to. Linear is key.

[@Scotty-p2y]

HECK YEAH !! Great clutch work 👏 👌 😊

[@abbybonilla4511]

My pops and I always had issues starting the Raptor 660R, bone stock. I looked on forums and a large number of people also had this issue

[@MichaelSabo]

It seems like its hit or miss - some people never had problems even with mods, and then people like yourself, saying that even stock, it had issues. I think it was just a bad design from the gate :/

[@stephencrisson3595]

Hell yeah finally I've been waiting for this💯🤘

[@MichaelSabo]

🤘🤘

[@PHILLIPfry2010]

I wish i had the dough! Your a precise builder! That color is awesome also!! Like that build the best!

[@davidstoner27]

Fun bike when she starts for sure

[@MichaelSabo]

Hell yea brotha!

[@martinbullock735]

Seen the video of you making that bike Michael (mad mechanic) sabo, great job keep up the good work in videos 💪💪💯💯👍👍🔥🔥

[@MichaelSabo]

Thanks for watching the build videos man; glad you enjoyed!

[@holeshotperformanceatv6109]

To this day my favorite quad! I have the similar mods with the same turning over issue on the compression stroke, I don’t have a decompression mech on mine though. Alot of the time I just have to use a jumpbox. Buts runs amazing. Your content is always on point! 🇺🇸💯🫡

[@MichaelSabo]

Thank you for the love man! I'll still have to tinker with it - its got to be something making it struggle to turn over.

[@CheechChong-zb2vt]

The 2 vintage title has me rolling😂 Nooooo you changed it 😭😭

[@owensbama1923]

What was it before? Runs great, sort of, sounds really 2vintage to me lmao

[@CheechChong-zb2vt]

​@@owensbama1923 It was "full throttle on the ASPCA raptor" all it was missing was the "very powerful" at the end 😂

[@sadik5945]

@@CheechChong-zb2vtlmfaoo 😂😂😂

[@Nomadic-Nerds]

Haha but at least he still has the parentheses around (sort of) can't do a 2vintage title without ( ) around something 😂😂

[@jeffoochoo6770]

Hey Michael before you sell your raptor you should do a top quad series with all of your modified quads and see which quad is the top quad of 2024. That would be so bad ass to see.

[@LandonGreenwald]

Man that raptor is SO CLEAN nice bike man

[@DUNEATV]

Beautiful quad!!!

[@MichaelSabo]

Thank you!

[@cdsmith1990]

Really enjoy these riding videos dude!

[@MichaelSabo]

Glad you enjoy them man!

[@lucascady4992]

I had an 02' or 03', don't remember, it was the Black Limited Edition one.. They are a great sport quad, plenty of torque and decent top end. I also found it heavy in tight trails and kinda top heavy as well... All around great Machine, change the oil once a year, keep the chain tight, air filter clean, valves properly adjusted, and they will run forever in my opinion!!

[@Nomadic-Nerds]

This ^^^ I bought my 660 brand new in '05 and still have it to this day. Runs like a champ.

[@theexisting1514]

been waiting for this one!

[@-jeffreybollenbach-]

Oh yeah Sabo on a Saturday. Cant start the weekend off any better. Thanks man

[@MichaelSabo]

Thank YOU for watching 🤘

[@MarioLopez-zd5kp]

Finally the bike i want to see in acción mike good build 👍👍👍👍

[@MichaelSabo]

Thank you man, glad you like it!

[@anthonyscv1]

Have 660r with hot cams stage 1 it sheared decompression pin off. kicked back maybe? It would not crank over without decompression working. Either bump start or sometimes would start with jumpers from a truck. Fixed decompression pin cranks fine.

[@bradmcdaniel7258]

Love the area the sand reminds me of Michigan, crazy laughing gets me every time , love it 😂

[@SportbikerNZ]

4:28 had me fooled for a second. Purdy lady randomly sitting in the middle of nowhere, not plausible haha.

[@MichaelSabo]

Lmao!

[@floridatrailrider305]

660 is looking great and sounds great too.

[@stupidlegos6485]

You need a new starter clutch. Get an L&L complete kit. Did you remove the decompression pin from the cam?

[@MichaelSabo]

Decomp pin is installed and in spec. I did some reading up and I think you might be right on the clutch. It doesn't slip but I hear they can still be the issue.

[@beerbellyracing133]

Ok I see you big dawg! Atta boy Sabo

[@shyancole2490]

I've also heard that it makes a big difference if you use the clutch every time you start a Raptor 660 rather in gear or not it helps the one-way bearing in the starter last a lot longer I noticed the difference with my 660 when I started doing it and yes 660s had pretty good torque that's what I like about mine when I had it it seemed like you almost didn't even have to downshift I think it makes one of the easiest ATV to use to train people how to use a clutch I started out with my 9-year-old daughter learning how to use a clutch and she only stalled it once or twice and then she got the hang of it quick

[@quadvloggs6876]

I personally dont think you need the tougher valve springs i think for trail riding and stuff you dont get to an rpm where valves wiuld have an issue i suggest keeping the piston and putting stock springs in

[@mustangmonty75]

Great build I have a 700 I want to go through. And fresh up

[@Landon_schmitty]

Hey Mike I love your content man keep up the amazing work, were is the next ltz video at??!

[@mattwilson9293]

The 660 is a big heavy beast for sure. They really don't love to start with the high comp piston and stage 2 cams. I've heard of guys using 660 Grizzly batteries and having success with it. Not sure if the battery compartment would need modified to fit a larger battery.

[@MichaelSabo]

I've heard this too. Unfortionately, I did try this and it still has trouble turning over. What's nice though is that the bigger Grizzly battery does drop right into place!

[@mattwilson9293]

@@MichaelSaboDang, of course it couldn't be that easy!

[@eatabullet95]

Hey Mike, I love your videos I use them for building my blaster but I was wondering if you have any videos that include doing the seals on the motor as I can’t find one and the ones I have watched do not include them, please let me know and thank you for all the info you have provided!

[@tonyfoley9988]

You did a great job once again

[@MichaelSabo]

Thank you Tony

[@craigshagey9999]

Absolute beast Nice job 👏 👌 💪 👍

[@chrisgibson4838]

You may have already done this but check the start button and run switch for that starting issue. Ive noticed those yamahas had some issues with the start buttons on the carb 450s.

[@blessedinjax]

Bout time Johnny bravo hit a home run Nice work mike she’s cute

[@08rasti]

If you change the valve shims on ex valves change the decomp side to the tighter side you will see that its better for starting i had the same problem on a dirt bike and what i could make out of it was that the decomp didnt open the valve when shimed with to much but still in spec play

[@ogbanger9107]

Nice job Mike! I really can’t stand raptor 660’s. I rode one in the sand, and was so disappointed. Of course, that was after riding a 450 all day. Ha But this one not only looks bad ass, but it sounds way different than the one I rode. I mean, if anything, it’s awesome that you got it back together and turned it into what it is. That’s truly amazing. I’m sure you’ll figure out the starting thing. The color scheme and everything is great. The head looks bad ass that color. Nice job as always.

[@jordanpanich]

Nice transformation! Time to build a KTM 525 or an LTR 450!

[@Berm_Blaster]

I've been saying this for so long. Wish he did a LTR for the retro quadracer theme instead of a Z since LTR is a quadracer

[@elibnem4126]

LTR for sure,love to see it

[@MichaelSabo]

KTM is around the corner, just on two wheels!

[@grantlowe]

FIRST love your videos Mike keep it up

[@MichaelSabo]

Thank you Grant 🤘

[@topnotchbarbertv9523]

Mike, I’ve noticed you are the shit!! Your video’s are way cool and not to mention you ride like a boss the raptor came out really nice and looks like it has tons of power

[@MichaelSabo]

My man! Thank you as always for the love Andrew. I still have to do your Z400 seat!

[@topnotchbarbertv9523]

Yes I will be sending you the info on Monday about the seat sorry about the delay thank you for your patience! And thank you for the awesome videos!!!!

[@MichaelSabo]

@topnotchbarbertv9523 there's no rush man, just don't want you to think I forgot 🤘

[@EastGillyOutdoors]

Love the 660 vids brother!!

[@MichaelSabo]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@user-Sucio]

Mike been watching a little bit and i can and will say you have the touch and patience bud, it would be great to build a quad or dirt bike with you. Think about some kind of viewer lottery to be invited to go and experience what you do, with a lot more thought into making it content loaded for more viewership. Keep it up bro, you are fun to watch and learn from, love from the arizona desert.

[@michaeljkasnter]

How can I ride at the Sabo Compound?

[@twistymcslide2]

i really like the anti gravity batteries , just have to make sure they don't go sub 11V or it lessens their total lifespan for some reason .

[@claywalker4685]

The starting issue could be the starter. Mine has acted exactly like that. Once I replaced the starter motor it was fixed.

[@forrestgoodwin5693]

I had to change my starter gearing and the fly wheel gear on my 03 Night train harley davidson

[@TNridgerunner42]

Thanks it means alot

[@kylepenner]

Now that you got the feel of yamaha's big-bore quad, you need to try Honda's trx 700xx. It's a bit of a rare quad and one of the only quads with independent rear suspension.

[@MrATOMBOMB420]

Replace the one-way starter clutch and the torque limiter gear and you should have your problem fixed throwing 24 volts at the starter isn't a long-term solution because you're just going to go through starters twice as fast at least so I had this problem with my LTR 450 I did everything I replaced batteries and this that starters everything else and it ended up being the one-way starter clutch or one-way bearing whatever you want to call it sometimes it can also be the torque limiter gear the gear that drives from the starter to the starter clutch sometimes that can start turning on itself both gears are supposed to be solid to each other but if you take a pair of pliers and hold one side and you're able to turn the other side then it's definitely failing but usually you can buy it in a kit comes with the gasket the one way starter bearing the torque limiter gear and that gives you everything to fix it

[@MichaelSabo]

I will look into this - thank you for the info and tip

[@kelleyfrazier3920]

It’s got to be something electrical or mechanical Michael. Since you put that 24 volt system on there you definitely shouldn’t be having that issue. Most of the time seeing that issue there’s either an electrical issue or your trying to compress liquid on the start whether it be a little gas, oil or coolant. If you didn’t want to get to involved in it you could always add a compressor release to get it turning over. I hope you get it figured out buddy it’s definitely a beautiful bike you built there.

[@wheelieoffortune]

Ive been watching the videos nice work wondering if that bent stater gear causing those issues just a thought.

[@Lracer61]

Great video!

[@MichaelSabo]

Thank you man!

[@josephhamilton5185]

Full fledged dyslexia kicks in at 16:30 everyone be prepared

[@MichaelSabo]

😂😂

[@DBCoopersGiblits]

New Vid lets friggin GO!

[@jaketalarico9501]

can you pleaseeeeee build a sickkkkk yfz450, swing arms a arms big bore everything!

[@jeremylove1122]

That's bad ass man I wish my ol lady liked to ride. I had a crazy 01 Blaster 220 I taught her how to ride on that. Then she plowed into some honeysuckle trees an it was the end of that lol

[@ctone12]

Had a case break on my rmz250 with stage 2 cams in it that was hard to kick over, my buddy rode it and didn't get the machine to TDC before kicking and she split. Never again, the gains weren't worth it

[@MichaelSabo]

Gez, that sucks man!

[@keithkeller698]

Before you sell that bike, you should enter one gncc race on that thing.

[@KevDoesStuff]

Good stuff! Not to take away from the powersport videos but any update on the Vette?

[@dj27nitro]

Wow I always miss you I was there last week it’s in my video I just posted lol

[@timjohnson780]

Very nice build for raptor. They make great power and torque. But the starter issue is bad especially the one way bearing, the reverse gear is plastic on certain years. Me it's the riders position your high up unlike most quads. And there stubby they def need a + swing arm. Love your stuff and how picky you are.

[@ronniejarvis2679]

Is it possible that the one way bearing has crapped out?

[@MichaelSabo]

I see a lot of people suggesting this. It was new when I built the engine, but perhaps it's faulty.

[@aljohnson1191]

Need more sarah content 😩

[@Rugsadventures]

Kick start will always be supieror in race bikes and quads

[@867diesel]

best part of the video was you got your girl to ride it 🤟🤟 . did you replace the starter with an oem or aftermarket ?

[@justinmochi7323]

I love the random stranger turned camera woman in ten minutes.

[@banjosandbullets]

I would absolutely LOVE to see a Kawasaki mojave build!

[@MangoTangoJKU]

What happened with the flooded Vette?

[@mattwinstone4673]

Need to have a competition to name your skit character he looks like a frizzles to me

[@blackbirdrc8348]

Man I miss my 660’s

[@matthewbuckner1396]

Some of the starting issue could be the timing being slightly too advanced