sport quad mudding
#22
02-20-2005 | 07:47 PM
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sport quad mudding
Originally posted by: alwaysAz400rider
i own a scramblerX 400 4x4 2-stroke and a Z400 and i would call the scrambler a utility with sport plastic and cushier shocks. One think i learned is that the scramblers shocks will wear out really fast if you jump. It is such a heavy bike that the shocks WILL NOT take what a SPORT quad does. It is actually considered a sport/utility by polaris. I blew out my back shock when i landed a 10ft jump over the summer. then i had to pay $300 for a new shock. The scrambler does good in the mud thats because it is a utility in disguise. Although is looks like a sport quad it DOES NOT deserve the name. Did anyone else see the issue of dirt wheels that had a picture of a scrammy with a broken axle being carried by a bobcat? ITS NOT A SPORT QUAD! it just wont take the abuse that sport quads take without breaking something. Thats my experience with a scrambler...................take it for what its worth. My z400 will spank my scrambler anytime....anywhere...anyday PERIOD!
i own a scramblerX 400 4x4 2-stroke and a Z400 and i would call the scrambler a utility with sport plastic and cushier shocks. One think i learned is that the scramblers shocks will wear out really fast if you jump. It is such a heavy bike that the shocks WILL NOT take what a SPORT quad does. It is actually considered a sport/utility by polaris. I blew out my back shock when i landed a 10ft jump over the summer. then i had to pay $300 for a new shock. The scrambler does good in the mud thats because it is a utility in disguise. Although is looks like a sport quad it DOES NOT deserve the name. Did anyone else see the issue of dirt wheels that had a picture of a scrammy with a broken axle being carried by a bobcat? ITS NOT A SPORT QUAD! it just wont take the abuse that sport quads take without breaking something. Thats my experience with a scrambler...................take it for what its worth. My z400 will spank my scrambler anytime....anywhere...anyday PERIOD!
#26
02-24-2005 | 01:10 AM
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[i]Originally posted by: XtremeSkierhaha dude settle down alittle bit, ur gonna have a brain anurisim if u spaz any harder. And yes Z400's are amazing quads, in my opinion they'd be at the top of the chain if they were 450's, they would be some good compitition for the YFZ and the TRX outa the box. and dont forget doug gust races a bored Z and its an amazing quad (course he has some phenominal riding skillz as well)
#27
02-27-2005 | 08:36 PM
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Originally posted by: HughJazzI think all sport quads are about equal in the mud. It is about 95% rider and 10% tires
So its not what is the best sport quad for mud, its how good of a rider are you in mud?
#28
02-27-2005 | 10:03 PM
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Rider, true, but I don't think getting through mudholes takes all that much skill. It's about all tires for me. I went today (pouring down rain) with mud everywhere and the Z with 60% tread on OEM tires SUCKED. Never got stuck, but I didn't stop spinning the rears all day. And that's with sitting on the rear of the seat the whole time. If I stood up... forget about it. I have 20x11x9 Razr's on the Warrior and it's way easier to go through everything. After today, the Z's getting new rubber for sure.
To answer the original question. Now matter which quad, the one with the gnarliest treaded and taller tire will most likely do the best. I do agree about the low end power helping, but if you don't know how to ride, it could hurt you as well. TIRES!
To answer the original question. Now matter which quad, the one with the gnarliest treaded and taller tire will most likely do the best. I do agree about the low end power helping, but if you don't know how to ride, it could hurt you as well. TIRES!
#29
02-28-2005 | 12:18 AM
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Well I have a scrammbler and I would say its a sport quad not what u guys think of which is more of a performance quad....perhaps we can call it an SUATV. But back to the question, my 700 comes to mind first....and it is an auto but you CANT call a VForce a "utility in disquise" so i dont know why it has to be manual. For a manual however a Raptor would be it.
