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Old Dec 7, 2009 | 06:46 PM
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looking for a new atv, which one? yamaha wolverine 450 or polaris scrambler 500? I will not be buying new so dont compare 2010s probably 2006or7. i ride over rocks, mud, also on fields witch do you think would be best atv for me ?
 
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Old Dec 7, 2009 | 06:55 PM
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scrambler woops it in every way
 
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Old Dec 7, 2009 | 07:02 PM
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how are they in the mud? snow? i no if i want too go through alot of either i should get a sportsman or grizzly but i dont like how big they are. i have fields also so i want a sport utility
 
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Old Dec 8, 2009 | 10:37 AM
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Originally Posted by beltburner
scrambler woops it in every way
Except for handling.....

IMO the Scrambler handles like crap....Its wide, heavy and that front suspension is garbage.

The Wolverine might not handle great either but I think its definitely better than the Scrambler. A-Arms will always beat McPherson struts for ATVs.....

Speed is another story as the Wolverine is pretty slow......
 
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Old Dec 8, 2009 | 05:43 PM
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A 500 Scrambler will out do the Wolvy in EVERY way.Including handling you just need to tweek the suspension a little for your style of riding.You wont be able to go through really deep mud but a foot or so deep is no problem.I have rode my Scrambler for 6 yrs and only been hung up three time where I had to be pulled out.
 
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Old Dec 9, 2009 | 07:24 AM
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I know you asked between the Scrambler and Wolvy, but the Renegade 500 is sooo much better the other 2 are not even in the same league.
 
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Old Dec 9, 2009 | 07:33 AM
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Agree with RickCJ7. No comparison. Better ride, more power, more clearance. The only thing the other two might be better at is powersliding because of their straight axles.
 
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Old Dec 9, 2009 | 07:58 AM
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yes but i dont want to buy a can-am, i dont know how to work on them and how long they will last.
 
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Old Dec 9, 2009 | 08:09 AM
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The CanAm is as easy to use as the other two other than having Low gear which, I believe, the others don't. I haven't seen to many complaints about Renegades on the forums. I love the Polaris 500. It is a great engine that is very reliable.
 
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Old Dec 9, 2009 | 09:08 AM
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The Wolverine might not handle great either but I think its definitely better than the Scrambler. A-Arms will always beat McPherson struts for ATVs.....
My Honda 450 Foreman ,350 Big bear and 250 Moto 4 all had double A-Arms and rode and handle like crap compared to my single A-Arm McPherson struted 500.
 
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