Just picked up a brand new '05 Scrambler - it was just assembled at the dealer yesterday [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img] I chose the scrambler based on my wanting both 4 wheel drive and a sporty machine - I dont really need what a utility machine offers.

Based on the review people were giving the scramblers on this forum - I made up my mind [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]

Now that I have it - is there anything I should know? Any tips / hints etc? For now, I wont be modding it much. I may add a K&N in a few weeks, and possibly an exhaust system / header and call it good. I was also thinking of skid plates to protect the chain / under carriage.

Anyone have a good vendor that they recommend for Scrambler / Polaris accessories?

Thanks in advance - im sure I will be posting a lot more [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]

 

P.S. Anyone know where / if I can get a winch for this?

 

If you dont plan on clutch work (where you gain the most power) I wouldnt mess with a pipe.I would though go for a set of alluminum wheels and a chain tensinor and if you want to perty it up a nice front bumper is nice.They do make a winch for a Scrammy but I dont think it will work with an aftermarket bumper. Main thing is ride it and enjoy!!!!!!!!!!!

 

if u want an exhaust system w/o clutching u mise well get a White Brothers Slip-On, that'd be the best buy. As for tires i love my ITP holeshots and if ur gonna be using the 4 wheel drive i'd get a set of mudlites to go with those wheels if u invest[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]

Good Luck

 

I wouldn't worry about a winch, these things are hard to get stuck! I was going to get a skid plate also when I first got mine, but after riding it alot I relived there isn't much need for it. I don't ride over big rocks and the ones I do hit there is a chain and sprocket guard already there for it. Keep the fluids up and buy a can of chain lubricant. it comes in a spray can and you just spray it on after each ride.

good places for accessories:
RCR
Rocky Mountain
pure polaris
HPD
aaen
hotseat

 

I would not worry about exhaust for now. Spend the best $20 and get a new primary clutch spring. The clutching is pretty tame and the motor has alot of power thet needs to get to the ground. This is the BEST mod that you can do for performance on the 500. Anyone here will say the same thing. There are alot of springs to cheoose from. I highly reccomend the EPI pink or burgandy. Alot use the Polaris white but I did not like it much.

 

you should know how lucky you are to have such a fine machine enjoy...lucky..

 

Thanks for the replies folks! Been riding the thing pretty much non stop since I got it. My 5 year old son cant get enough of it [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img] We have been having a blast.

Im sure this question will be easy enough to answer for myself once my service manual arrives in a week (talked the dealer into throwing one in when I bought the machine)..... but does anyone have anymore information about the transmission clutch spring? I like to do all my own work, but have limited experience on ATVs - but am not afraid to dive in.....

How involved is the clutch spring swap? When riding it - I kept thinking "this transmission is not letting this thing GO!" I think this will a great first mod..... [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]

Thanks again!

 

Its not that hard at all! You need to take off the three bolts holding the rear fender on to the floor board, on the clutch side(need this to remove cover). Then remove all bolts from clutch cover. Once you have this you will see your drive clutch(primary) and your secondary clutch(larger one). There is instructions in my pics that show how to do all of this, and your secondary!

My Pics

Once you do it the first time, it seems so easy and only takes about 15 min. I use a cordless drill with a socket adapter with 6" extension and a swivel socket to remove all the bolts from the cover. speeds things up alot. just be carefull not to strip any out when putting them back in!

I would go with a White Primary and a violet secondary set at 2-2(secondary clutch setting) this will make a huge difference for your lower end. The engagement will be higher than stock, just so you know.

good luck!

 

Thanks!

Would you still recommend "White Primary and a violet secondary set at 2-2" even though most of my riding is trails / hills? I would "think" (but admitedly I dont know) that I would want engagement to be lower to trail riding / climbing. My I guess my thoughts are - lower revs = less wear and tear, less heat, etc etc - thats not a big problem but, I would hate to do buy it to realize its not well suited for trail riding / climbing. But at least it seems easy enough to go back to stock!

I guess this will get things moving quicker (into the power band faster), but will this add any additional wear and tear to the drivetrain that I should worry about?

Thanks again for your help [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]