We went riding on the Red Top ATV trails on Monday the 4th. When we got to the ‘sinkhole’ my brother on a stock 450es went across(or attempted). There was a group of three guys on the other side with a camera taking pictures as he was stranded with nothing but the LCD display above the water. Since the guy with the camera was egging him on, he went in and helped push him out. It took about an hour, and after we dried the filter(s), drained all of the water out it, it started on about the 5th try.

Now, the reason I am posting this in the Polaris forum…

One of the three riders that was on the other side had a Scrambler (I believe to be stock, no lift, big tires, etc), drove right to the same point that my brother was stuck. His bike was almost completely submerged when his front tires came shooting out of the water and he proceeded to make a 180 degree turn on his back tires and climb out with out stopping!

I was thoroughly impressed. I thought for sure he was down for the count.

I ride a Rubicon, and seeing the Scrambler do that was one of the most impressive things I have seen in the 15 years I have been riding. I have never doubted that ability of a Polaris, and this just adds to their abilities.

Ride and ride often...

Schtick

 

i'm mored impressed with the riders ability to do that!! he/she musta been a damn good rider!!!

 

Not really!

We he turned around he looked white as a ghost!

He had no steering control once the front tires were in the air. He just pinned the throttle and held on!

Schtick

 

I GOTTA LEARN HOW TO DO THAT!

 

When in doubt gas it if it don,t work atleast it will be impressive!!!!!!

 

ROFLMAO!!!!! When he got his color back he probably said, "I meant to do that!" LOLOL

 

Dazed....that is the motto to live by!!!

 

I would have been looking for a creek nearby to clean out my shorts.

 

As much as I love my Scrambler, I don't think I'll try that maneuver. I'd love to have seen it though!

 

I have had this happen (not made) to me. Since I put on the new Bearclaws. The water forces the front end to wheely especially if you sit back. Then one rear tire gets more tracktion than the other and away you go. Your 90 degrees around before you say oh sh** and let off.
It would have impressed me too to see someone hold it 180 degrees.

98 Scrambler 500