how do yall like yalls scramblers 5004x4. thinking of getting one but don't know how it will hold up, i heard u can't ride like it hard like honda. but i like sport 4x4.have yall had any problems like in mud, water, or other stuff?

 

i have had a 1999 400 scrambler and a 1999 500 scrambler and i did not have good luck with either one of them.buy a 400 ex and save a little money now and a lot of money down the road.

 

Actually from what i have seen people love them and ride them seriously hard, They are awesome machines.

 

Get the Scrambler, you can ride the snot out of them, they hold up well. They are twice the bike that an EX is.

 

I have a 2000 Scrambler 400 4 x 4 and love it. If you do not have to have a thumper, I would recommend going with the 2-stroke. I am not an expert but in my book “dollars make sense” if you know what I am saying. Up front, the 400 cost less and goes just as fast (I think faster). Once you become board and feel the need for speed, you can buy a pipe, clutch and trick reeds with the money you saved. My 2000 is still stock but my in-laws 97 has the above-mentioned items and it fly’s. As for how it holds up? If you trail ride and don't crash, just add gas and oil. If you plan on jumping houses you should check the machine between jumps! Good luck with what ever you choose, they are all fun.

2000 Scrambler 400 4x4
2001 SP-HO

 

I was just wondering about how they climb step hills, or does it need low range.does any one have a modified 500,if so how does it hang with 400ex's that is all my friends have.i was wondering too, how do they do in rivers,creeks, like water up to the top of the tires. and in the mud?ride in alot of mud.how does it handle on tight trails. and have anyone ever had one on the sand dunes, i would think it would be pretty bad in 4- wheel drive with scoops all the way around.

 

The Scrambler performs very well. It will not mud with a Sportsman, but will hill climb with the best of 'em. For slow technical hills, I don't know how well it would do. But if you want to blast up the dunes, it's great. And awsome on trails.

As for water ? I've been very frustrated with mine in water. Belt gets wet very easy. But I have a buddy that has a 400 2x4, and his has never been wet.

I'm a very big guy, and don't think the Scrambler is for me. Just don't think it will hold up to my weight. I've already replaced a tranny, rear brake caliper mount, and the ignition switch is bad.

I'm not against Polaris. I'm now looking for the funds for an SP. If you are a normal sized person, (200 lbs or less) I'd say you can ride with anybody anywhere on a Scrambler 4x4.

Dave

 

If you want to ride with the 400ex's I would say get the 400. Add the pipe, clutch, reeds, roller clutch and air box mods and you are ready to go!

I love mine...but only with the mods! Plus it is great in the mud. There is no way a 2x4 sport quad will follow the 4x4 Scrambler in the deep, gooey stuff... Hill climbing at swift speeds is great too.

 

The new ones have a "splash kit" because of the placement of the snorkle. I think Polaris realized their mistake. I have a 400 and no probs. A friend rides a 500 and has the wet belt problem. The splash kit is available for bikes sold prior to the modification. Another fix is replacing the belt housing snorkle with one from a 500 Big Boss. Fits great and the opening is in a different direction.

 

I have a 2001 Scrambler 500 4x4 and I love it!!!
It has plenty of power for me and it does great in the mud. HILLS?......NO PROBLEM!!!!!!

SEE YA,

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