Slightly off topic, but since all of the Scrambler guys/gals are here. I also have been considering getting one. I know that the Scrambler isn't really made for jumping, but how well do the Scrambers take the jumping?

 

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: Jtepn87

Slightly off topic, but since all of the Scrambler guys/gals are here. I also have been considering getting one. I know that the Scrambler isn't really made for jumping, but how well do the Scrambers take the jumping?</end quote></div>

If you plan on jumping much a chain tensenor is recomended along with setting your shocks right.But they will handle decent jumps but not huge ones.I have took mine off 4-6ft ones with no problem.

 

i just was woundering were you can get a chain tentioner i snaped 2 chains and one did alot of damage to the trans will one work with the swingarm skid plate?

 

HPD makes about the best one.You can run a swingarm cover but you will need to notch it for the tensinor.I have mine notched

 

o ok thanks

 

I must say. I love my scrammy. Not only it has really good speed, power, and handling. You don't have to worry about a clutch to really make it move. I have taken 4-6 foot air on multiple times. Just remember, it is a heavy machine. Once you get it in the air, just hang on for the ride. And yes, a chain tenioner is highly recommended. Pulling the front end up isn't hard at all, just keeping it up is the hard part. I have the 2-wheel drive version and thats all thats really needed to have fun with. I'll leave the 4-wheel drive to the trucks.

 

The Scrambler that I'm thinking about is a 2001 500 (not sure if it's an H.O. or not) 4x4. It's brand new from dealer. I know this for a fact because the dealer is my uncle. $4,200 w/ full warranty. Does this sound like a good deal?

 

a 2001 model is 7 years old. you don't know what type of condition it is in. You can get them alot cheaper than that. Mine is a 500ho and I got that one used for $2,400. I have learned over the years family will screw you more if they get the chance. I have never seen a full warranty on a atv unless he is going to put a warranty on it from his shop. I would shop around first before you jump on it. (thats just my opinon only)

 

The bike is brand new. The battery hasen't even had the acid added to it yet, and yes he is going to service it. I've seen the paper work, and he has a lil over $5k invested in it, and the bike is still under Polaris warrenty, due to it never being sold.

 

As long it's off the showroom floor and never been ridin before. Then thats not a bad price. Normally awd scrammys are over $5000.