I purchased a 2001 Scrambler 400 from an insurance auction a couple months ago. I finally got some time to start fixing her up and I think the frame might be bent.... I have taken off all of the Plastics, gas tank, oil tank, bumper, radiator, fan... The top rails (what the seat sits on) look to be bowed. I do not see any definite bends or buckles in the frame but it definitely has a bow to it. Are the top rails suppose to be straight ? I have a 400ex and a Banshee and as far as I remember the top rails on them are straight.

I have searched this forum and the web trying to find a picture of a bare frame but have had no luck. I will post a picture of my frame in a couple hours when the wife gets home with the camera.

Sodbrotherokc

 

if they are of any help there are some pics of my frame of photo page. dont believe there are any bows in it, where are yours??

 

Here is a link to the bike.

http://www.lowcostlotions.com/jeep/scram1.jpg

I will search through the photo page and try and find a picture to compare it to.

 

your frame is bent for sure,it should be straight..

 

To me it looks like the back of the frame is bent down. Was this quad in a wreck? I'm sure it probably was since it was a insurance buy.

 

I also meant to mention you can usually find frames on ebay for pretty cheap.

 

Yes it was in an accident. It appeared to be just a straight on collision with a pole or tree... The front bumper, radiator, fan and fender was damaged. I did not notice the frame damage at first glance. I paid $900 for it. It is a 2001, I have started it up breifly but shut her down after about 20 seconds because there was no radiator.... I still cant find any other pictures...

 

That looks bent, and look at the floorboards they look tweeked also. Oooo and look at the pinball machines...

 

Here's a frame that should work on ebay.

Frame

 

check out number 6 in jeffro's gallery it clearly shows the frame as being straight.the scrambler frame and the sport frame are the samething..