Weedy, I would highly recommend the Xplorer400. For me it was a tough call between it and the Sportsman. With the new SP500 H.O. it would be even tougher to decide now.

The Xplorer is fast, modifyable for power and lighter than the Sportsman which helps with handling and in the mud. Again in comparison, it is only missing the independant rear suspension...which is its biggest downfall in my opinion.

If I had to choose today...and money wasn't a factor...I would get the Sportsman500 H.O. But that is just me. I have a couple sportquads for speed, performance and handling. The other quad is used for mudding, hunting, going on expeditions on super harsh trails and similar rides. That independant rear suspension is just too good to pass up.

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Only problems I have had is moisture messing up the 4x4 temporarily a couple times, brake pads of course, hub seals and that's about it besides things due to abuse. Motor is A-1 and has never let me down and so is the 4x4 on-demand drive.(except for the moisture incident) It, and all 4x4 Polaris's, have a distinct advantage in the rough stuff.

 

$ is an issue and I prefer a 2 Stroke. I ride with a Sportsman and that is why I am upgrading (getting tired of getting stuck in his ruts). I have checked around and I found a demo for $5400 with 12 miles on it. I kinda want a 2000 because it has the odmeter.

 

I would say go for it then. Power-wise the Xplorer is funner than the Sportsman to ride "sportier". Plus I follow the Sportsman in any mud they can handle...sometimes even better. It is part rider also...

Are you planning on modding this two-stroke beast?

 

I do not know yet. I am sure it will be such a jump from my current ride that I will not feel the need. I hear they run quite well stock and screem with a few mods. I trail ride in a river so top end is not important. Deep water crossing and mud are.

 

I am with you on that one. It is plenty fast for the type of quad it is. When I got mine I was coming off of a 1994 Xplorer 300. One h*ll of a difference!

The only thing I would change is most likely the PVT snorkle. I did it on my Scrambler and can go way deep now. Besides that I added the Bearclaws...what a difference! Plus when upgrading a quad from the dealer they ususally give great rebates when switching tires. On both my Scrambler and Raptor I did this and they only costed me 33$ a tire...

Next on my list will most likely be those new aluminum wheel spacers from Highlifter. Can you tell I am hooked on mods? hehe...

Have fun mudding and in that deep water...all this quad-talk makes me want to ride!

 

Ken has brought up a feature of the solid brass pads that nobody has mentioned so far. Being solid brass, there is no steel backing plate to eat up your rotors when the pads are worn out. With the brass, you have to keep an eye on them because the don't make that steel on steel noise to let you know its time to replace them. They just fade away when they are worn out.

Another thing, is they are completely impervious to lubricants. If you get oil on them, just drag the brake a little, then spray them off with a water hose. In fact for those who haven't used them, to break them in you have to spray them down with WD-40 and drag the brake a little to get them to start breaking in.

People are usually a little surprised when they see they have to spray oil on their brake pads. But it works. If you don't do it, they will still break in, but they will grab suddenly until they do, and it takes longer.

email me with any questions anyone has. I'd be happy to answer them.

Later Guys,
GB

 

Hey Guys you where talking about the PVT snorkle is this some modification
that you made or is it an after market product I have a 6X6 that i take moose hunting and the rivers get deep i have had it over that racks but made it out just in time. so more info on tis would be great!
Thanks Brasspad for the rapid reply!

 

Basically its a do-it-yourself job. I took some 2" black ABS tubing and hooked it up to the PVT exaust. I then ran it under the hood of my Scrambler. The higher the better, with a small elbow pointing backwards at the end. Try and keep it as big as possible to allow airflow. Others have done this on various quads. Post a thread and some may lead you to some pics. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]

 

Xplor,
the rears dont stop real well,however,they dont stop real well from the factory either.I have'nt installed the front pads yet,so I cant really tell you if they stop as well.I know one thing,they sure outlast anything out there today though,
Bill