Xplor

My quad works out great for hunting, fishing, and actually I can tow a small trailer around. Also I drag tree limbs when cutting lumber. The racks are the perfect size for a small icechest and my tackle box. I put my rods and reels on my gun holder and take off. The 500 is pretty mild mannered when going at slow speeds. It will crawl over anything. I don't know if its the same for the 400 or not. I mean the 400 will climb anything the 500 will, but you may have to give it more throttle and cruise up at a higher rate of speed. No wheelie problems unless you punch the throttle. Actually as far as hunting goes, my scram is pretty quiet when cruising at slower speeds. I think the scramblers are the perfect all purpose quads. When I get some new tires I will really be happy. Take it easy.

Jeremy 99 500 ho

 

I droped 50+lbs, lowered it 1.25" by using smaller tires & added wheel spacer all around to 49" wide. It now handles very well I think compaired to stock. I now take it to the MX track which in stock form I wouldn't have even thought about it. It corners very well now.
Jim

 

I respect everyone's ride, and love the sport of atving. But a Scramber at 500+lbs, front struts, and a single brake lever is NEVER going to handle like ANY sport machine, period. True, a Scrambler will keep up to a Warrior on the trail. But the Warrior rider is not all wore out from tossing that heavy Scrambler around all afternoon.
Lighter weight, a-arms, and no struts is the way too go.

Chris 00' red rocket

 

I hear ya on the weight issue. I think that is the biggest drawback of the Scrambler. The impression I got from write ups in the magazines was that it was easy to ride and go fast on. If I get one I hope thats the case! My measley 145 pounds probably wont influence the Scrambler much. I would have to get the bike to do most of the work. Im not a racer but love to go as fast as I can. I dont like the way my 300ex handles sharp edge bumps like rocks ledges and holes. It jars the heck out of ya. Supposedly the scrambler eats this stuff up. Your right though, heavy is heavy, and 500 pounds is heavy!

GJ

 

I kinda agree on the weight issue, but not 100%. Sure it's a heavy machine,but it can be jumped. And it doesnt really handle all that bad once you learn your machine. The only type of jumps you shouldnt be able to handle are the MX type jumps,but if you want to do that go find a 250r or 400ex. But then you woulnd't have 4wheel drive and I will be pulling you out of the mud hole with my 99sc 500. My buddy has a warrior and I dont think he jumps much if any higher than me. If you want proof check out my site. I have a couple of pictures of us jumping there. it is www.geocities.com/otherjay . I will be going to a smaller MX type track with some nice table tops in the near future and will post some pics of me making some of the jumps there ASAP. Happy Trails!