Hi everybody, I ride a 2001 Scrambler 400, and It's pretty fast, and yeah, I like it, But it just doesn't feel like a solid quad. The swingarm comes loose, the wheel hubs are stripped, and I hate the suspension. The chain snaps, and it only has 1 a-arm. It just feels like everything in built wrong. It is so complicated to work on, and so many parts, yet so little quality.

I like the DS650 Baja, and I found a slightly used one for $5400. Will I get to tired of working the clutch and shifter? I know of the weight problem, but I ride a much heavier scrambler.

Just post the good vs. Bad vs. good things about them both. I've heard they shouldn't even be compared.

 

A Baja in good condition for that price! you better ****** it up, I wont even compare the pooplaris to the DS in any sport catagory, DS will waste it in every contest except reverse,{and thats only if the 400 has it because the DS does not}
Get the DS you'll be thanking us.

 

Dude,get the DS!

 

DS! Hands down!

 

That's a good price too!!

 

Ok, went to look at the Baja today. It is in immaculate condition, and they knocked $100 of the price. They got it from an old guy on a trade-in for a sportsman 500. There's only one problem. The guy had a 10yr old son, or grandson or something, and he had never ridden a fourwheeler before, so he decided to let the 10yr old go for a ride by himself on the brand new DS650. Whell, gassed real hard, and went over a hill, quad went one way, kid the other. It was sold two days later. All it did was break the right front fender support. Does anyone have a spare for me?? I know some of ya'll took them off.

I had the guy start it, and man It sounds sweet. way better, and deeper than my scrambler. I played with the gears too, and It shifts real smoothly. One question, will I need riding boots to shift with?? I have an Automatic, so I don't need boots now.

 

Grab it quick before someone beats you to it!!! HURRY!!! And no you don't need boots. Any ordinary pair of boots will work. If he already knocked 100.00 off, try to get him to go lower. It sounds like he's willing to bargain.

 

Check it over real good. Make sure the frame is not bent or cracked. Check the A arms etc for bends and cracks. If it rolled down a hill chances are somthing is bent. If it can be fixed I'd have him knock off even more or get it fixed. If nothing is bent or cracked go for it. The fender bracket is like 60-$80 bucks so be prepared for that. Any type shoes will work for riding and shifting. Work boots, tennis shoes or expensive riding boots if you choose.

 

You can easily adjust the position of the shifter for any type boot/shoe. I recommend riding boots for safety - the molded plastic plates can save your ankle/foot in a whipeout.

Clutch is a big plus over auto - there are things you can do that you never could do with an auto. Take it easy at first, don't take any climbs too steep to stop on until you master the clutchwork and are confident of your gear selections.

 

Is that really that good of a deal? I thought It was ok, but...

How much did everyone pay for there baja?