Buying a 2005 RS Rage

[Toad]

Buying my first 4 stroke this weekend(2005 Rage) 3600 miles. I gave it a good once over, looks Very Clean..However are there any pitfalls I should look out for; Cracked Spiders, Eating Primary Roller Bushings..etc

I just do not want to have to spend as much garage time again this summer/winter as I have on my Ye Ole' 94 Vmax.

Thanks for look'in out.

 

[pro116]

make shure you check the w-arm for cracks.This was the lonly year rage with the old proaction suspesion.The clutch should be fine but you can check it out.

 

[Toad]

Pro 116 -
by w-arm it is the front and back piviot arms correct? Do these crack under normal wear-n-tear or do need to be getting huge air quite offten?

 

[pro116]

the front one where the center shock is mounted ton the proaction suspension that is a common problem if rode hard.

 

[Toad]

Got it -Thanks for the quick reply-

Can't wait to pick it up this weekend-so I can stare at it in my garage......lol

 

[Phantom]

My 05 Rage has 9000 miles on it... you will love the sled.
Put gas in it and ride.

 

[STORM-CHASER]

Toad

I think you will be happy with your sled.

 

[Toad]

Great to hear!!

Thanks Guys!

 

[XCR583]

I am considering an 05 Rage also. Is there any where I can look up specs on the sled, such as engine size, fuel capacity and things like that?

 

[Snakebit]

I am considering an 05 Rage also. Is there any where I can look up specs on the sled, such as engine size, fuel capacity and things like that?

www.yamaha-motor.com

A bad arm:

 

[Mupp]

mine 05 rage with turbo

 

[Yeller]

That's one sweet looking rage.

 

[JohnWI]

Pretty sure to get the specs you find a current model and then hit a "compare" button which should give you the option of comparing it to an older model. At least that's what I did last year.