I have been out of the 4wheeler riding business for a year or 2. I noticed that you guys stay up-to-date on the ins and outs of Polaris. Please give me some direction.
I want a 4-wheeler that is a great on trails can hill climb, great in mud, fun to ride.
Polaris has made so many models I don't know which one to get. I want something that is reliable and I think I want a 4x4 that can also be 2 wheel, but I still want to be able to wheelie. I don't care if it is 4 or 2 stroke but I would like to have something fairly quite I have to ride by some houses to get to my favorite riding area. Only 2 problems which used one to get and I need to stay under $3900. Any help on size and years to avoid. I am 6'2 240. I also would like to have at least 1 rack or rack option.

Thanks, Jake

 

Look for a 99 Scrambler 400. Should be in your price range, and you'll love it. It's fast, goes anywhere, it's quiet, and you can add front and rear racks. It also has the 2x4, or 4x4 option.

 

I would recomend a 325 trail boss. It will do most everything you want in stock condition except get the front wheels off off of the ground .

For $3900 a used larger machine should be attainable too . I have a good dealer near by that sells used machines with warranties . His used bikes get gone over well before they get re-sold, he even rebuilds the engines if they appear to be worn .

Good luck and have fun getting a new toy .

Rick

 

If you are going used, there are a lot of options. The 400 Scrambler is a great choice.

However, if you were considering adding racks to a scrambler, might I suggest the Xplorer. Same engine and 4wd system, but it comes standard with front & rear racks, a trailer hitch, and most importantly for work, low range. Low is not necessary for ramming around trails, but is a plus when hillclimbing and the belt will hold up much better when doing work or riding 2 up in the hills. I have an Xplorer and I can wheelie it from a standing start in HI and while moving up to about 6 or 8 MPH when in Low. Wheelies are easier with the white primary clutch spring than stock, and even easier with a green. Good luck.

PS if you are looking at anything pre-99, without the concentric drive, check out the pivots where the swingarm meets the frame real careful. Best way to check is put a floor jack under the middle of the frame to get the rear wheels up and see if it wiggles anywhere. They beefed it up in '99 for a reason. They didn't really break, but would sometimes work loose.