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[jethrow]

This site has the best set up I have seen to date.

I am a new and big fan of Polaris 2-stroke ATVs. I currently own a nice 2001 Xplorer. I read everything, and I know that most think Polaris is a joke, but I would really like to chat with those who like them.

My next bike is going to be a 400. I like these machines, and I know they have tons of power.

[tecateboy]

i here can say that i make fun of polaris, but iv had alot of problems with the wheeler and snowmobile that iv had from polaris. but anyways its a 2stroke and thats what matters. well welcome to the site and have fun here

[nitrousbaby]

got a scrambler 400 4 sale just rebuilt it like 1 hour on new top end and and new waterpump. its a 2000 with the fox shocks all the way around 2000 dollars takes it.

[jethrow]

I had a 1980 or 81 (can't remember) KDX 250 when I was a kid, and that thing was great. I was 13 when my dad bought it for me. Crazy fast, and cool because my buds had 80's and 100's. I will never forget the power of that bike. But it broke my heart. 1 bad tank of gas and a crank bearing went where it shouldn't and it was over. It had a nikasil cylinder and the shop wanted $$$. My Polaris is newer-ish, I like it, and I'm going to put some, but not a lot , in it. Post as I go. I can't expect too much out of a 250 that weighs in at 574lbs(winch and armor didn't help).

Nitrousbaby, what does that 400 of yours run (HP, top speed)?

If I were to go a different route, with a rocket quad and all, which way do you guys think I should go? There are so guys I ride with that have 750 Brute Forces and they need to be schooled, but I will never be able to do it on my Xplorer. I've got to get a faster quad, and I don't really know which direction to go. Around here, you can get a 400l for roughly $1800-2500, an lt250 for $2000, a Banshee or an lt500 for around $3500, or a 250r for $4000 and up. If you guys can help me out, I'd appreciate it. Thanks

[MX86]

definatly a banshee... all though i hate to say it... the polaris preditor (sp) is a lot of fun to mess around with in the woods... and the outlaw with the independent rear is really nice of a ride.. too bad it's a 4 poke

[369DuneBunny]

Originally Posted by nitrousbaby

got a scrambler 400 4 sale just rebuilt it like 1 hour on new top end and and new waterpump. its a 2000 with the fox shocks all the way around 2000 dollars takes it.

i'm not trying to hijack yer thread jethrow sorry

but hey nitrous, what did those fox shox cost you? i heard those are like top of the line

but anyway. . . jethrow. . . like tecate boy said, i make fun of polaris too but it is a 2stroke and that's what matters i guess, so welcome to the site

[MX86]

i think the foxy's he's talking about are the upgraded ones that you get instead of the ryde fx's... i have em on all 3 of my '99 400 scramblers (yes the 2 stroke smoke kind) i think it was around $200 extra.. definatly worth it since it is rebuildable

[nitrousbaby]

the foxs shocks are really nice they came with the quad like a upgrade or something from factory not sure on the horse power but It had a dien pipe and fmf silencer and it wooped on my wifes stock banshee by like 3 quad links

[nitrousbaby]

there is a set of front fox shocks on ebay right now for 150 they look sweet

[MX86]

scramblers have a goofy front end with the struts.... but hey it get's the job done