Picked up a used 2001.

We've had Polaris quads in the family for a long time, but this is the first "sport" quad. Is there anything Scrambler 500-specific that I need to know? I already know most of the Poo-specific obvious stuff like CVTs hate being wet, front hubs don't always disengage when they should, etc...

Here's what I know already about the Scrambler:

Ticking sound at idle is normal.
If you change your rear tire diameter, you have to change fronts as well to maintain the proper ratio.
The stock seat kinda sucks.
The stock muffler is pretty good, but you can get more out of it if you remove the drain bolt.
Heavier weights and a different primary spring make a big difference (although I think this might have been done already. Engagement is low and very snappy)
It's a heavy SOB.
Don't worry about racing traditional "sport" quads on slick surfaces.
Scrammys rock. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]

 

yeah,,scrammys are cool

You might want to throw a chain tensioner on there.

They have been known to throw a chain,,,and have it wedge in the tranny and crack the tranny case.

At least be sure to maintain your chain to spec.

Buy yourself a service manual.

When you are in reverse holding the reverse override button 'locks' the bike in 4wd. (assuming the switch is set to AWD). Otherwise it is only 2wd in reverse (even if switched to AWD).

 

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Yep. I second the chain tensionor. A white Bros E-series is a very good slip-on muffler. The HPD Powermaxx is the best out there for a full exhaust. The clutch kits help too. They are really great all-purpose machines

 

Not necessarily true unless they changed it between our '98 Xplorer 400 and my 01 Scrambler. The override button will allow the 4wd to engage if rear wheel spin is detected, but if the rear tires aren't spinning, it doesn't send any power to the front... right? I'm sure that's how it works on our Xplorer when I'm using it to plow. Was it changed when they went to a shaft-driven front?

 

I have an 02 scrammy.
"The override button will allow the 4wd to engage if rear wheel spin is detected, but if the rear tires aren't spinning, it doesn't send any power to the front... right"
that is the case in forward for my scrammy (1/5 wheel rotation will engage the hilliard clutch in the hubs)

but in reverse,,,it is only 2wd,,,until you press the button,,,,then it is locked until you let go......it is really an awesome feature. I wish I could 'lock' em in forward.

 

Great purchase, I also have always had utility atv's, just got my 03 Scrammy a few months ago and have started to really enjoy riding again, not so bulky and heavy like the sportsman and others i have been on, and the power is great. Like Jason said, the White E-series is a good slip on, the chain tensioner is a must if you are going to take it off the ground at all, and keep up on the chain no matter what. As far as the reverse, both my Scrammy and my 1994 Sportsamn are the same, if I put it in Reverse with the AWD on, it is only rear wheel drive unless i hit the reverse override button, then all wheels grab if the rear loses traction. I have tried it with both and it will not drive the front wheels in reverse unless the override is pushed. Have fun and be safe.

 

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Has anyone ever put a small front sprocket on or a larger rear sprocket? I was talking to my dealer and he said that he would not go with a clutch kit because of the wear on the clutches, belts, etc... But he said a smaller front sprocket or larger rear would really help.