I have a 2002 Scrambler 500 4x4. Bought it new from my local dealership. I have dealt with him on previous occasions and he knows these machines stock but can't seem to help me with work on Mods. I am looking for ideas primarily on nerf bars. Hot Seat just came out with a set but you have to dice the machine up. I am wondering if there are any other companies that make nerfs that could be welded or bolted to the frame. Also wondering which kits to buy for the engine. I don't know much about Hot Seats speed kit but it looks a bit meager. I like HPD and plus they show dynos and have a better reputation. Does HPD have the better equipment, and what should I get? I like the new Power MAXX pipe and aggressive clutch kit. Also looking at an bigger airbox, high compression piston and jet kits. Does anyone make custom plastics? I like the race cuts on all the Scramblers and Sports. It seems easy enough to do but i dont want to do it myself and have it look like a POS. Thanx

 

If you want power upgrades then stay with HPD or RCR.
Hotseat has good bolt on mods like nerf bars or cosmetic
stuff.

 

As far as four-strokes go, they're all pretty good companies. You won't find nerfs that require less modding than the Hot Seat units. A lot of us have modded the Banshee bars, but the Hot Seat units are engineered for this machine, and hence probably fit the best. Like Talon said, HPD is probably the better engine mod supplier, while Hot Seat is a good source for suspension mods (although their new catalog has some trick new stuff). I wouldn't worry about cutting plastic, it's really easy. Sheetmetal snips, file, sanding block. You can draw out your ideas with a grease pencil, and cut away. If you mess up, it's easy to blend the plastic out to make it look good.

Ken