Newbie question about Scrambler's
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Hi, I am new to the forum and I am looking to buy a Scrambler. I have been researching and it looks like the 500 4x4 would be the best for me. I am 6'2/ 215, I would mostly be riding on mild trails and little jumps. So it can be two wheel drive and then you just press a button and it is four wheel drive? Do you guys think the 400 4x4 or the 500 4x4 would be better for me. My brother just got a 2002 Raptor and I know it would be way faster than the Scrambler, but how is it compared to a blaster or warrior? Sorry if I sound stupid, but I am just getting started with all this.
Any help is greatly appreciated
Thanks,
Adam
berman8or@aol.com
Any help is greatly appreciated
Thanks,
Adam
berman8or@aol.com
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I'm 6'0" 200 lbs and just sold a 400 4x4 scrammy and still have my 2000 400 scram. I had a clutch and pipe on it. That machine really moved! Unless you race, it would definately have enough power. My dad is 230lbs and rides a stock 400 sport and he loves it. I don't think you will go wrong buying either the 400 or 500. Hope this helps. you can e-mail me if you have any ?'s
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To me it would all depend on one thing. Do you plan to add aftermarket engine mods at a later date for more power or leave it STOCK.
If you plan to do mods, the 400 will be a FAR (FAR) better bike. The 400 is easier to mod, Less expensive, and Much more capability ( Up to 70HP ). Also keep in mind a Moded 400 will hang with just about anything out there. I am not saying it is a race machine by any means , but lets just say you won't have to worry about anyone waiting on you. (IF YOU CAN FIND A 400 X)
Stock for Stock I would give the edge to the 500. The Low end 4 stroke power is great for trail riding.
Also note: You may already know this but both bikes are available in 4x2 and 4x4 models. Not all Scramblers are 4wd. I love my 4wd but am finding that I do not use it to the extream I thought I would.2 wd would have served me just fine, I leave mine in 2wd most of the time. The factors between buying 2wd or 4wd are if you plan to go in deep mud on snow over 5 or 6 inches, then you will want a 4x4, the 4x4 also has better RE-SALE. The 4x2 are a bit quicker and Fasted due to the 50LB weight loss.
If you plan to do mods, the 400 will be a FAR (FAR) better bike. The 400 is easier to mod, Less expensive, and Much more capability ( Up to 70HP ). Also keep in mind a Moded 400 will hang with just about anything out there. I am not saying it is a race machine by any means , but lets just say you won't have to worry about anyone waiting on you. (IF YOU CAN FIND A 400 X)
Stock for Stock I would give the edge to the 500. The Low end 4 stroke power is great for trail riding.
Also note: You may already know this but both bikes are available in 4x2 and 4x4 models. Not all Scramblers are 4wd. I love my 4wd but am finding that I do not use it to the extream I thought I would.2 wd would have served me just fine, I leave mine in 2wd most of the time. The factors between buying 2wd or 4wd are if you plan to go in deep mud on snow over 5 or 6 inches, then you will want a 4x4, the 4x4 also has better RE-SALE. The 4x2 are a bit quicker and Fasted due to the 50LB weight loss.
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I agree with BUBBASCRAMBLER.
If you are satisfied with a stock Polaris 500 power wise then ****** it up. If you want a faster and more mod friendly bike get the 400, it has so much more potential. For under $1000 you can build the bike to eat stock Banshee's and Raptors....that is no joke. If you want to keep going you can build a dragster that could beat highly modded Banshee's and/or Raptors. Don't let anyone tell you that just because they have a Raptor or Banshee that your Polaris is slower.
Anyway, I just wanted to respond to a comment made by expedition00...
<< the scrambler is way faster then both a warrior or a blaster, even the 400 scrammy would go by a warrior, might be close on top end. >>
From that it sounds like you are saying that the 500 is faster than the 400...might want to check your sources on that.
Anyway, a Scrambler is indeed much faster than a Blaster, and a fair ammount faster than a Warrior in a straight line.
-Josh
If you are satisfied with a stock Polaris 500 power wise then ****** it up. If you want a faster and more mod friendly bike get the 400, it has so much more potential. For under $1000 you can build the bike to eat stock Banshee's and Raptors....that is no joke. If you want to keep going you can build a dragster that could beat highly modded Banshee's and/or Raptors. Don't let anyone tell you that just because they have a Raptor or Banshee that your Polaris is slower.
Anyway, I just wanted to respond to a comment made by expedition00...
<< the scrambler is way faster then both a warrior or a blaster, even the 400 scrammy would go by a warrior, might be close on top end. >>
From that it sounds like you are saying that the 500 is faster than the 400...might want to check your sources on that.
Anyway, a Scrambler is indeed much faster than a Blaster, and a fair ammount faster than a Warrior in a straight line.
-Josh