I recently sold my 400EX to buy a 4x4. I ended up getting a Scrambler 400 since I didn't want to loose a lot of speed as with many of the utility ATV's. The bike had the FMF pipe, jet kit, etc with the stock clutch kit when I bought it. At the dunes this weekend the motor went shortly after I got there. Now I am debating on spending $200 bucks to get it back to where it was or if I should dish out the extra cash and go with a full on trail mods (such as Ritter's or HPD).

Since it is still sporty and 4wd I get a little of both worlds but the best of neither. Before the motor went I was considering getting something more like a Foreman, Rancher or a Wolverine to have fun with this winter since they are a little more capable in 4wd. Then when spring comes around getting something that is a true sport machine (YFZ, Banshee, Z400...). I like to ride wheelies and go fast but there are a lot more places to get muddy around here.

For those that have some mods done to there Srambler 400's I was wondering how you like it. Is it still a good trail machine?....Can you still control the power well enough to climb hills along with going through some deep water/mud? Do the mods make enough difference to make it a comparative sport machine?.....How fast is it compared to the other sport quads out there? And can/will the bike wheelie on command while moving? I realize it won't come up like my EX would but I would like it to come up easier than it does now.

 

I can't speak for the trail mod myself because i have the race mod.But i have seen some trail mod bikes run and they run really strong.I have a friend of mine that is getting his trail modded thru Rick Ritter as we speak.We should be putting everything back together this week,then i will let you know how it does.I would highly recommend Rick.Give him a call and he will steer you in the right direction.

 

I have a quad with both the trail mod and race mod. The trail mod is a great all around setup. Good power throughout the power band.

 

Have seen them in person.....they scoot! [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]

 

I trail modded my wife's scrammy and ported it myself. It runs 5.8's stock tires on pump gas. My wife trail rides it all the time in the mountains. It is very reliable and never gives problems.Bubba

 

i can highly recommend rick ritter for porting on your polaris...i have his race modded engine on a former scrambler...now moded for drag and i run 4.8's in 300' dirt. he is also a very good guy and will be willing to give you assistance when needed.

 

Wow...that was quick!. The main thing holding me back is the CVT that Polaris is famous for; I just like to shift. But a fast auto sure would be fun to raise some eyebrows when I blow past them. To be honest this will probably be a spur of the moment decision once I get it tore down.

 

[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]

 

I've seen the scramblers from nicholas cycle run I've seen them embarass some extremely moded alcohol banshees. All the whilr haveing electric start and reverse'

 

you ain't gonna fast with a fmf pipe first,a 2 wheel drive scrammy is faster,so if you want to keep it 4x4,don't try to hang with the top guns sport quads,if you remove over 60+ lbs,it is a great trail bike tough.
porting,pipe and reeds along heads is the ticket for the 400 scrammy to make it faster,rotating mass is a problem also wich can be solved with
a few others things,and finally let it breath a lot!