I bought my 1999 used pretty cheap. i beat on it everytime i take it out. With little maintenance it holds up great. I wouldn't advise it for an inexperienced rider because of the weight. If it gets stuck you'll definitely need a tow.

I have a 2002 Polaris Scrambler 500 2x4. Can anyone tell me where the plug for the transmission fluid is?

I have a 2005 Scrambler 500. Its an automatic - All Wheel Drive. I have noticed a knock in the casing that the transmission is in. Can anyone tell me what that is???? And can someone tell me where the dipstick is for the transmission fluid?? Thanks!

im have ownd a polaris 500 2002 model for quite a while and it has servered me well.have won 1 long distance race only due to the bike's strenght and durability.easy to work with and to look after.bit on the heavy side but with its race shocks its an excellent ride.main problem iv had with my bike is tires but may be thats because i live and ride in africa.availability of aftermarket parts is also low thus many a bike are very ...  Read the complete review

I recently bought a 2001 Scrambler 500 2x4. Read the reviews by many that said it wasn't a true sport machine (such as Z400, Ex400) and would never win a race with it, much less even enter. While that is true, I find it a great machine for my wife and myself. I don't race as those days have left me years ago. It is fun to drive (doesn't have the utility feel and handling) and I have even gotten my wife interested in the ATV thing. She doesn't like to shift, do the clutch, etc., so the Polaris 500 is just the ticket. I was concerned about the 2 wheel drive as I live in a mountain state (Utah) but I have found it to be reliable in the mud and going ..  Read the complete review