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Sportsman's Wolf Mountain ATV Club (SWM)
Contact: Terry Loney
P.O. Box 40, Garson, ON, P3L 1S5
Phone: 705-853-4437
Fax: 705-853-4417
Email: sportsmanslodge@hotmail.com

 

Yes i did put a smaller tooth countershaft sprocket on it. I went from a 13 to an 11 tooth sprocket. I didn't notice anything different with the 4wd. It gave it a lot more low end power. Almost too much. Really took away from my top end. So then i put a 38 tooth rear sprocket on it. It pretty much evened things out about to stock again. I needed new sprockets so i figured i would change the sizes and see what it did. I believe that if you just went down to a 12 on the front it would give you more low end and you would be able to keep your top end. You will be really happy if you buy an xplorer.

 

If any Scrambler (4 or 500) only runs 55 mph then there is some type mech. problem or perhaps even time for a rebuild. Dirtwhels ran the 400 Scram to 69 mph. and they seem to have a tendency to err on the side conservancy. Hell, my big heavy shaft driven Mag 500 would run 55 mph.

 

No, that's not too long winded, that's exactly the kind of stuff I'm looking for. Thanks very much.

 

Excellent review farmr123,

Don't forget to tell him about the starter location on the 400 2 stroke and the maintenance involved there.

Continuous draining of the starter case is recommended to prolong the life of the starter. Because of it's low mounting position, it is always in the water. Dealers want over $325 for this repair.

A Polaris 400 2 stroke is analygous to a very beautiful exotic "high maintenance" woman. Everbody would like to try one out, but few people are willing to put up with the idosyncracies and the maintenance required to keep one. "When they are good, they are very, very good....."

 

Is that the issue where the pipe it and stuff from RCR i thought it said 59 mph.

 

Thor said a mouthful. I just mentioned the performance aspects of it.

Now the downside - maintanence & repair.

The starter is on the bottom of the engine. Not a big deal unless you do a lot of mudding or water crossings. If you do get water in it and know, drain it as soon as possible. If you don't realize it, it will eventually rust the starter drive. Expensive repairs can be avoided if you take it apart and re-grease it just as soon as it sounds or acts 'funny'. Polaris makes grease just for this. The problem is the starter is mounted at the bottom of the engine, so there is no place else for water to go.
Ditto the injection oil pump. If water gets in there, it usually works its way out without hurting anything, but in the winter it can freeze, causing the throttle to stick.
The chain drive needs lubing and occasional tightening. Easy to do, but it needs doing.
Lastly, while the 2 cycle engine gives wonderful performance, it just will plain wear out sooner than a 4 cycle. On the plus side, rebuilds are much cheaper, so it isn't all bad.

I don't want you to think the Xplorer is a lemon or anything, I have over 3500 miles on mine, with zero dollars spent on replacement parts or repairs, but there IS more maintanence involved than with the 4 cycle engines.

I am still holding out for the Magnum to become a 500 HO like the Sportsman did. The starter is on top, engine sounds less tinny and should last longer between rebuilds, no injector pump to freeze, and no chain to worry about. I think it would be a worthy replacement. Until then, get outta my way!!!

 

Xplorer is an excellent choice. i ride with one (he pulls us out) and I am VERY impressed with the machine. I will by one when I replace my current machine.

 

What kind of gas mileage does the Xplorer get? How much oil does it use? Our local dealer is blowing them out at $4499 +setup & freight. Looks like an excellent price to me.

 

19 MPG

Up to 385 miles on a tank of oil.