Hi guys,

I'm thinking about trading my 2003 Wolverine in on either a new hold over 2001 Scrambler 4x4 or 2x4 . I like my Wolverine, but I hate shifting especially with an automatic clutch. I don't want to spend $300 for a Warn 424 select system to disengage my full time 4WD or another $300 for a push button Electrix Shift kit. I miss popping the front over logs, and sliding the *** end around!

I'm not good enough of a rider for a Raptor or a Predator and I hate the style and heavy weight of a full utility machine so I'm thinking a sport utility would still be my best bet. Most of my riding will consist of Minnesota trails and North Dakota farm roads so speed and handling aren't as high of a priority as a CVT and traction.

So, am I on smack or making a good up grade choice?

Mike

 

Did you ever get a chance to ride the Scrambler? I would give one a good test ride before being too sure that you want one. They are lighter than most utility quads and sportier than most utility quads, as well as one of the best trail riding machines out there. The 4wd is awesome on hill climbs and mud. The CVT is always in the perfect gear for hill climbing. I think you would like it a lot for what you do.

On the other hand, the Prarie 650 isn't much heavier and has a CVT and a nice 4wd system as well.

 

I've riden a Sportsman 500 and I didn't like the weight and utility styling, but I liked the independent rear suspension a lot. I just rode a Trail Blazer 250 and I really liked the CVT and sporty looks but didnt care for the two- stroke engine. So I figure a 500 four-stroke with selectable 4WD would be the ticket...

Besides, a new Scramy for under $5K is very irresistible! Hell, my Wolverine was $5200!!!!

Mike

 

I was at the same spot, didnt know what to buy. Didnt like the the big utility bikes, or the sport quads,but wanted 4 wheel drive. So I bought an older used scrambler 400 4x4, and I love the thing, im going to sell it and get the 500. There just fun, you can jumpem. do wheelies and they got some get up and go. Then it nice to have that AWD button when you need it. And man they can go through some mud. The automatic is nice untill you flood the clutch. But I just get it out of the water, fire it up and in a mile or so its good to go. I know my buddies Kodiak, he flooded his clutch out we had to take the intake apart to get all the water out. I have flooded mine at least 4 times and every time I just get it out of the water, fire it up and it pumps the water right out. Havent had to take it apart yet. Im sure it isnt any good for the parts in the clutches. Ill worry about that later on.

 

The 500 scrambler is a great all around machine. From what you described your wants and riding style s, I would say that it would be just the machine for you. It will not outperform a sport quad and it will not outperform a utilit, but it will do a little of both. Something that no other quad on the market will.

 

I got my new 2001 Scrambler 500 4x4 this weekend and I absolutely love the CVT transmission, big floorboards, and 500cc torque! I ordered some Polaris mud skirts for it also.

It's a little scary loading it into the back of my pickup on ramps. Feels like it wants to flip back over on me even in 4WD which I didn't notice on the smaller Wolverine.

 

Congrats on the new ride![img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-cool.gif[/img] You made a wise decision. And I know that feeling when loading it up[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]

 

Get longer ramps or a shorter truck! Just kidding.

 

You'll get used to how it climbs after some riding. I've had mine for over a year and now I don't even stand up to go up even the steepest of hills. I found that I lose control when standing and spinning in 4wd. I can't hold the bars when the front tires are wildly grabbing traction. The front end is glued to the ground and sitting helps you keep control.