Polaris Scrambler 500 4X4 (Polaris Scrambler 500)

Member Name: mudrat777

Product:	Polaris Scrambler 500
Date:	08/05/03 (7609 review reads)
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Advantages: 4X4, FASTTTTTT, Handles Great

Disadvantages: Not comfortable w/ 2 people for long distances, Prepare to get muddy!! Tires stick out farther than plastic, No More--- Go buy one!!!!!!!!!!!

I bought my 01` Scrambler new in Dec. 01`. It`s the best, I`ve owned many different atvs and nothing compares to it. There is no other sport bike like it. I run with many guys who have Banshees, Warriors, z400, 400ex, 660 Raptor and many more. Some may be faster, but when they get stuck in a piss puddle all I`ve got to do is flip it in 4X4. I ride weekly on various terrain, I do not baby my bike but I do take care of it and I`ve had no problems with it. It is completely capable of running fully submerged(over the handlebars) in water momentarily, but it takes the belt a few minutes to dry out if you hit water at high speeds.
Stock these bikes only run a little over sixty(not bad for a 4X4) but I wanted a bit more. Heres a list of what I`ve done so far. K&N stage 3 kit(cam,jet kit,air filter,prefilter,and pro flow air box), racing clutch spring, DG complete exhaust, ITP aluminum wheels, Gator tires,
Changed sprockets, 3000# winch(never used) + a few other minor upgrades. Results-- A 4X4 sport bike that spanks just about everything. My bike runs 89mph now and gets there quick enough to scare me. The automatic give you a massive advantage against the shifters. I do highly recommend that you have this work done by a proven professional, because if not done right you can lose low end or high end. A professional will be able to tell you what to do to get both. For those of you who dont want to spend an extra $3200 on all this, simply run racing fuel, I run 115 octane in mine. Polaris gave me a written gaurantee that this will in no way harm your bike. For a few more $ per fill-up the difference is amazing, better take-off and 4-8 mph higher. Any questions or comments mail me at mudrat777@yahoo.com

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