Well the time has come I have a real serious buyer for my 400ex and even after you guys have been so great in educating me on the scramblers I am still having second thoughts. Here are some things that are holding me up. #1 Suspension, #2 Individual brakes, # 3 I am pharmacist not a mechanic(but willing to learn) so a 2 stroke makes me a little nervous and finally #4 Weight. Any information from a former 400ex convert to scrambler or anybody else for that matter would be appreciated. Thanks for being patient with all my questions in this difficult time of indecision.

Triston

 

anybody out there !

 

Triston I own a scrambler 400 and the 400ex is'nt worth the but I'll answer your questions without saying one machine is better then the other.

#1 If you like cushy ride and long suspension travel buy a scrambler, going to race buy a 400ex.

#2 Who cares about individual brakes you don't have them on your car why have them on your quad. Polaris does have an auxilary rear foot brake if you lose your main brakes.

#3 If your a pharmacist I'm sure you have something on the shelf that can cure what ails a sick quad, kidding. A 2-stroke is'nt hard to maintane if you what my info on changing a plug to rebuilding an engine e-mail me at [blue]scramdaddy400@hotmail.com[/blue].

#4 Weight is'nt a concern if your afraid your not going to be able to steer the scrambler don't worry it's relitively light.

O.K. I'm done being nice.
The scrambler 400 can kick a 400ex's butt in a drag. I don't think the 400ex is worth the $5600 cuz' it don't have reverse and the creature comforts of the scrambler. Don't let anybody discourage you about the auto tranny on the scrambler, it's bullet proof.PERIOD.
JUDGEMENT DAY HAS ENDED.
LONG LIVE POLARIS!!!

2000 SCRAMBLER 400 2X4

SCRAMDADDY400

 

I looked at a 400ex before I bought my 2X4 Scrambler. It was too small, air cooled, and it didn't have reverse. I looked at a wolverine as well, too old a design, underpowered, and again, small.
The scrambler is very comfortable, very easy to modify, ie. pipe & clutch kit are good first mods, lots of suspension travel, auto trans, etc. The auto trans means that you're never looking for the right gear, just feed it more throttle and it goes where you point it.
I changed the handlebars right after I got mine, I put Renthal bars and grips on it and never looked back.
As for difficulty to work on or needing more than average maintenance, nothing is very complex.

 

If you like the separated brakes, you can add a split brake system. These quads are very easy to work on, as long as you have decent tools. I was split between an EX and my Sport when I was shopping. You see what I bought.

 

Thanks for the input guys ! As hard as it is going to be I think I am going to sell the 400ex if he will give me what I am asking. I really think that the Scrambler will be a more versatile four-wheeler for my needs. Two concerns I have heard from a few people are that the polaris 2 strokes require more frequent topend rebuilds and carb. seat and pilot replacements is there any truth to this information that was passed from a dealer. I will keep you all posted on whats going on and if the sale goes down looks like I will be getting a scrambler and slapping some mods on it so I will need more advice ....
Happy Hollidays!!!

Triston

 

Any input on the top end rebuilds and carb problems I mentioned in my last post?

Thanks,

Triston

 

On the carb the only thing to worry about is jetting for the winter your machine is rated for temps of 40 to 80 degrees on a 230 main jet. If your going to run in temps of below 40 or even down to 0 run a 250 main jet, the reason for buying a larger main jet is to give your machine more fuel.

About rebuilding the top end frequently on a scrambler you'd be lucky if you did it every two years.

2000 SCRAMBLER 400 2X4

SCRAMDADDY400

 

One of my Polaris riding buddies has a 95 400. It runs as strong as the day he bought it. He just replaced the original belt last summer. I know some guys with 96s and 97s, and have yet to need to get into the motor.