hello all,
new to this site. got a 2001 scrambler 500 4x4 this week and wanna know some of the problems that i might run into. if anyone knows any common failures of this model let me know so i can try to nip it in the bud. what about aftyermarket spring sets for the clutch? is it worth it? and about tire size? does the taller sizes cause undo wear on the concentric drive or can clutch springs overcome the additional rotational wieght? i would appreciate any answer thanks

 

problems...none.just maintain her.get a chain tensioner and as far as the springs-definitely.search these forums for what color combo or you can email speedwerx/hot seat performance for the right setup based on riding style.
tire size depends on wear you will ride.personally I find that a good set of aluminum rims and tougher tires(mudlites,holeshots) will do wonders but in the stock size(my 2 cents)

 

Check tie rod ends rear axle bearings and swingarm bushings

 

I had stock tire size 22 inch for awhile worked good. then i put 24 inch tirs on it and the trailds got deaper never notices put the 22 inch back in and hit everything bent my swingarm skid plate and got stuck more than normal. mine is a 2/4 but everything is the same i did everything on mine.mine was riden hard s i have done swingarm bushings starter bendex axle bearings clutches and belts and other misc stuff. now i am having problems with a week frame. again it has been riden hard in rough trails and keeping up wiht sportsmans but now the right side swingarm mound it breaking aboove an below from the rest of the frame this is from constant on and off teh gass hitting rocks weelies jumps. consistently. so i am liiking for a new frame.