i just got a 2000 scrambler, and it seems to have a few problems:

1.the brakes don't work very well. they wont lock up on grass. i've noticed that the rotors are very dirty-greasy. could that be it?

2. there is a squeaking/creaking sound coming from the swingarm area. maybe the grease fittings? it's pretty much the same sound as when my friend ran his 400ex into a tree, except, of course, this is in the rear.

3. the reserve petcock doesn't work. i ran out of gas, switched it to reserve, and it wouldn't start. i put gas in it, and it wouldn't start untill i switched it back to on.

4. there is no way i can pull a wheelie on this thing. i suspect this normal for stock. what would be good primary and secondary springs for someone who wants to be able to lift the front wheels when he feels like it, but still wants good tractibility and ease of use. i also want to shift out better, but i am much more concerned with acelleration than with top speed. i also want it to downshift a little better, like if i need extra power for jumps. speaking of which, i guess i should get a chain tensioner, huh? how hard are they to install?

thanks in advance.

 

Hello and Welcome to the fourms.

1. If it has grease on your rotors it 's not going to stop very well. You need to take some break cleaner and clean the rotors.

2. Have you checked your swingarm bushings?

3. Could be just a bad petcock or have something in it stopping it up.

4. You might try the green polaris spring in the primary it should help some. I also recommend the Team roller secondary I just got one and it's awesome. The shifting is so much better it's unbelievable.

 

i haven't checked the bushings. how expensive and difficult would they be to replace? the team roller sounds great, but i only have money to spend on springs. thanks for the help.

 

They might just need a little grease from the grease gun. The bushings are about $13 per side and shouldn't be to hard to change. Look here at #15 & #29 thats your bushings.

 

I was able to lift the front end from a dead stop when it was stock.I must admit it is easier with the white spring tho.Its the best 20$ i have spent

 

how? mash the throttle? i hope mine is running alright.

 

i know how

when its stock u have to put both knees on the seat

and plan the throttle timeing right and just pull up as hard as u can when u gun it, it really works if u do it on pavement but dont wheely over

my first like week it was a pain, but i have it totally down now

 

yeah, i figured i could do it like that, but i just want to be able to sit on it and pull the wheels up. can i do that with springs?

 

I had no problems getting my stock Scrambler to wheelie on dirt. If the clutch springs are shot it makes the machine run like it's starting out in second or third. A clutch kit would only make it even better.

 

well idk once u figure it out its pretty easy to wheelie it stock sitting down