From the dealer, the rear shock on my 99 Scrambler 500 was at its lowest (softest) position. Not only was this way too soft wor doing any whoops or jumps, but it seemed like a lot of energy was used up just squatting the rear end when jamming the throttle sitting still. After adjusting the shock to its stiffest sitting, the jumps and whoops are a whole lot better and it doesn't take much to pull the front end off the ground.

 

I have a 97 Scrambler 500 and I can't pull a wheelie even when I try.
I do have extremely large mud tires all the way around and an after market exhaust.
I just assumed it was because the front end was too heavy.
any clues?

 

I have honed my Wheelie riding skills to that of a pro. I can easily balance the front end and carry it an undetermined length. I would guess my record to be 75-100 ft. No joke. Could probably go further if i tried several times. Just hammer the trottle, or for less effort, hold the brake just a second. Front end comes up with no problem. When I first installed the quite core with all the disks in my FMF a friend of mine that weighs 280-320 lbs. almost flipped it over twice in a row without trying, but it sounded so funny i took the core back out. I like to feel the THUMP.

Jerome Coker
'99 500 & 400 Scrambler

PS. I can wheely as easy on the 400 as the 500...I think I HAVE to hold the brake a little though on the 400, then trottle it hard and hold it. The 500 only takes a touch of throttle to balance & ride a long distance.

[This message has been edited by Jerome Coker (edited 12-11-1999).]

 

I ride with a guy who can ride a wheely into 3rd gear on a 450ES! He standing on the rear rack and needs an incline to start, but it looks cool!

Glenn.