Its been a long time since Ive made a post to this site, just picked up a cheap sled and have been focusing on that lately.

Anyways, since the wolvies first came out with their overhaul, I have read a lot of mixed reviews about them. I have seen a couple out on the trails and kind of liked what I have seen. I can't say I have been overly impressed with what I have heard about top speeds being in the 50's but now that gen 2 - 3 is out, I was wondering how they are evolving. I would really like to get one but have been very hesitant. I currently have a 00 warrior which I like a lot but my friends have the more utility style rides. (mainly for wet trails and deep mud) I have tried theirs and have been somewhat disappointed as they seem to be dogs. I have ridden the kodiak 450 on multiple occasions and its nice but really not what I am looking for. The 421 engine to me feels really detuned and would have been better a 449 instead. The grizzly also isn't quite what I am looking for as my neighbor has one. That is why when the new wolvie came out, I was glad to see it. Until then, my only other option was the scrambler, which is not something I would have wanted to get into. (no offense)

So here is the question, are the wolvies really worth getting or should I be staying with what I have ( 00 warrior with 25" dirt devils)? yes the 25"s work great in the mud... We ride all trail and go out of our way for mud. I don't care about the mess and getting covered in mud so that is not an issue. I come home looking like Mudby, gumbys distant cousin, already.

Also, have there been a lot of good mods for these things yet? When I started looking originally, there was nothing as they were new. I would be more inclined to get one if they were more powerful and a bit quicker/ faster. Its one thing to look sporty, its another to be sporty.

I have seen in a few posts that rev limiter switches have been an issue as well as carb vent lines... are these the only issues with it or are there other issues?

Basically, I am just looking for some input from owners so I can make a better decision, not sales pitches and prepaid reviews.

Thanks for your input.

 

I have a 07 Wolverine and a 07 Renegade, the Wolverine is all around great, a little slow on take off though, and the rear tires give an awefully harsh ride over rough terrain. Wait to get a 08 500 Renegade if you want a more powerful machine in the same category.

 

I love my 06 450 wolverine and its not too slow on takeoff but can be improved on, with a clutch kit.
I added a pipe, K&N filter and dynojet kit to mine to help with the top end that I lost and the added throttle response throughout the powerband.

Now you can get a JE piston kit to up the wolvy to 425 or 440 cc

 

I just installed the HMF pipe, dynojet kit, and a K&N with prefilter and it helped my throttle responce but it gave me no more top end, I know the clutch kit is to improve the bottom end but could it help up top since ive already got a new exhaust?

 

no the top end would probably stay the same, what it does is with the clutch kit it changes the bottom end for more low end torque at the expense of top end speed. When you add the pipe,jet kit and filter it gives you back some of the top speed. and improves the throttle response. The wolverine runs out of gearing at about 50-55 mph it seems like, If we had a bigger bore it would probably help somewhat but I dont know how much really.

So I think your top end will stay the same and give your more bottom end torque

 

OK, so since i already have the pipe filter and jet kit in it when i go to install a clutch kit i wont loose as much top end correct?

 

you should not loose as much top end with the other mods installed. I had very good luck with my epi clutch kit and the install was relatively painless. If you want to read about it search for wolverine and clutch.
It has a few good tips and a list of the tools you would need to do the kit as well as step by step instructions.

 

Man, it depends on what kind of riding you do most. Wolverines are great machines but are not outstanding in anyone one category. They are dependable, capable bikes for the trails. You'll be past up by most sport quads on the straight away's but when they are stuck on a muddy hill or high centered, you can just pop it in 4wd, pass them by and get a good head start until they catch up to you. The sand can be a bit narly without a whole lot of power or 4wd drive. The Wolvy did great in the sand with stock tires. Mine made it up very popular hill named banshee Hill. I made it up in 4wd going real slow but it did make it. I've had my bike up to the headlights in water and it didn't skip a beat. Not many sport quads can do that. It's all about the versatility! I am very impressed by this bike and don't regret purchasing it.It's a Sport & Utility combined.


They are all around good bikes for the person that can't afford both a Sport & Utility quad.

 

I will be honest about it. I have a 2007 Wolverine which I thought would be cool. I only weigh 160lbs and it tops out at about 54ish sometimes I can get close to 58 but that is very rare. This is quad SUCKS in the mud because of the POS carb they put on the bike. This bike is awesome for trails but is the WORSE in the mud. I thought it might have potential in the mud so I bought it. Well, its now about to be up for sale. If you decided to buy one, buy mine. I cant stand it. Stalls in the mud, carb always gives u a problem, and does not have enough power for bigger tires in the mud...I only have 90 miles on the bike. Get something bigger and FI.

 

damn dude that sucks, ive had mine in plenty of mud and never had it stall, as a matter of fact ive never had my bike stall and ive got about 450 miles on it.