Hi, new here, got a question.. direct shifter

[joejefferson]

Hi all, great site. I might not use the search function correct since I did not find anything, but does anyone make a direct shifter for the raptor 350's? I really hate the linkage compared to my 700.

Does anyone sell one? If not has anyone fabricated their own and have some pics?

Thanks all

 

[jester2899]

YZ250, BOLTS RIGHT UP =].

I think there is a topic some post down that confirms it.

 

[joejefferson]

pardon my ignorance, but is that the new 08 rappy 250s? the yz250?

edit seems it is a dirtbike. No luck searching for yz250 on here. Can you link the thread?

Still looking...

 

[jester2899]

http://yfm350.proboards31.com/index.cgi?board=reviews&action=display&thread=1174949202

 

[madcow]

Yep, any YZ series shifter will work, 250, 450, etc. I've also read that the YFZ450 shifter works.

 

[joejefferson]

Thanks all! I think I might make my own after reading the Big Bear tutorial thread on the shifters.. I need to add the oil cooler. The 350 acts like crap after 30 mins, runs way hot. sucks.. its an 08 too.

 

[jester2899]

Thanks all! I think I might make my own after reading the Big Bear tutorial thread on the shifters.. I need to add the oil cooler. The 350 acts like crap after 30 mins, runs way hot. sucks.. its an 08 too.

Will adding an oil cooler help any?

 

[joejefferson]

[quote:dyzg24bu]Thanks all! I think I might make my own after reading the Big Bear tutorial thread on the shifters.. I need to add the oil cooler. The 350 acts like crap after 30 mins, runs way hot. sucks.. its an 08 too.

Will adding an oil cooler help any?[/quote:dyzg24bu]

Well I think so anyways, after what I have seen with it. I bought the 350, and then decided that the GF was gonna get a bike. Long story short, its her 350 now and I ended up with an 06 700r. I love the 700, and the 350. I never had an issue with the 350 the 6 or so times I took it out. Rode all day. Heat and all.
Then last night it was 10 out. yeah i know, cold. But my friend wanted to ride so I didnt care.

The 350 gets tough to shift after it is hot. The reverse is hard to get in and out, which I know is normal, but when hot it is impossible. I think that maybe the GF burned the clutch and that is what makes it slip when hot...but maybe I am off with that.

What is everyones thoughts?

Either way I think an oil cooler is a great motor saver..

 

[moparcolt]

I have a shifter for a yfz450 on mine , it is much better yhan the sloppy stock set up

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg197/moparcolt/DSC04775.jpg

picture is a little dark but you can still see it ok. It is an aftermarket one I gotr off of ebay. pretty cool blue anodized end matches my warrior.

Chris

 

[greggp]

This is what I ordered from RockyMountainATV.com.
Tusk Folding Shift Lever Silver
Fits: 2003, YAMAHA, YZ250F
Regular: $19.99
Our price: $16.99
Part# 1030850007
It has worked flawlessly.

 

[carfanatic]

An oil cooler wont help in cold weather it make it worse. I have 2 07 350's my reverse was tricky to use, then I found out if you rev it a bit then try again it goes in, or step down into first and it will pop in aswell. either trick seems to work and I have had no issues since I figured that out. I haven't ridden mine in hot weather yet, but I hope they run as good as they do now.

 

[joejefferson]

Im not saying the cole weather is effecting it.. i am saying that the coldness isnt enough to keep the temps down.

 

[xkingraptor350x]

[quote:7nrxe27o]


Will adding an oil cooler help any?

Well I think so anyways, after what I have seen with it. I bought the 350, and then decided that the GF was gonna get a bike. Long story short, its her 350 now and I ended up with an 06 700r. I love the 700, and the 350. I never had an issue with the 350 the 6 or so times I took it out. Rode all day. Heat and all.

Then last night it was 10 out. yeah i know, cold. But my friend wanted to ride so I didnt care.

The 350 gets tough to shift after it is hot. The reverse is hard to get in and out, which I know is normal, but when hot it is impossible. I think that maybe the GF burned the clutch and that is what makes it slip when hot...but maybe I am off with that.

What is everyones thoughts?

Either way I think an oil cooler is a great motor saver..[/quote:7nrxe27o]
my raptor does the same thing when it gets too hot. and with the reverse i always pull it back and if it does not click out of gear i let the clutch out a little bit while holding the lever back and it works every time :