raiders

[lwb140]

anybody got a raider , when i was a kid [??] anyway ,, my neighbor had a raider always wanted one wade

[dap574]

Hi, yes I have a 74 double eagle 440 and my wife has a 72 440! They are great for groomed trails! Off trail riding is a little hard on old bones! You can get +60mph with them, but they are different handling since you sit inside!1975 was the last year for the raider but continued on later under the manta name! If you know someone with a raider see if you can take a ride in it before they are all gone! Dave

[lwb140]

the only one i ever saw was the one i spoke of , it has been gone for a long time dont know where it went , id love to find a desent complete one !! wade

[dap574]

Wade, I've seen them on VS for sale and ebay. All their engines are ccw except maybe a few earlier ones. The biggest model is the 74-75 Double Eagle w/440 ccw reed engine. I believe they are all electric start. They are a little light on the front but have tons of traction with twin 8in cleated tracks. If you were closer you could take mine for a run!!Hope you get to check one out up close and maybe save one from rotting away!Dave

[lwb140]

thanks dave !! wade