2007 Polaris 500 Scrambler

[p5200]

Are these models pretty decent to get around in wooded terrain with there automatic transmission?

[Gwbarm]

I am assuming you are talking about the Polaris 500 Scrambler.  This is what I know about it, it is considered one of the best ATVs Polaris ever made. The early ones from 95 to about 2001 were recalled for electrical problems, mostly 400s. The 500s were double overhead cam engines with a screaming top speed of 70 MPH.  

[p5200]

I've decided to go for the Polaris, he is going to put a new carb and battery on it. I think, it's a decent deal for $1500.00 I'm supposed to see it and pay some money on it tomorrow I'll get some pictures also.

[Gwbarm]

That’s great I think they are good machines look forward to seeing the photos

[kp3004x4]

Would like to see your ride. 

[p5200]

Got some photos last. Having a flooding problem with carb so he's going to look into that Sunday. After sitting for 2 years I guess that could be expected. They put a new battery on it yesterday. Had to unplug wire from cdi to kill switch to get more than one spark from spark plug. Started up then but, is flooding. I plan to get an OEM rebuild kit for the carb later.

[Gwbarm]

Looks like it will be a fun ride.

[p5200]

Yeah, I think this one might clean up pretty good and maybe put some new tires on it. I think putting anything on my other ride would just be like putting lipstick on a pig!

[Gwbarm]

Good choice, looks like those tires are more for speed than trail riding, don't give up on your other one it will come around, when you get frustrated walk away for a few days

[p5200]

Yeah, he said he did a little racing with it. He said it would hit 71-72mph I said not with me on it lol! I think one of the photos has one of his dune buggies he built in the background. He started it up and boy, was it loud inside of his shop. I think I will get some new tires made more for trail.

[kp3004x4]

I had one just like that without the flames,ran but needed some work because previous owner ran it into barbwire fence and flipped it hard broke ole boys leg in 4 places. Fun to ride but know your machine before seeing what it can do.  Nice ride ,have fun.

 

[p5200]

I found out this is an 05 not 07 but, it was an honest mistake. Yes, I will for sure be cautious. I lost a 16 year old grandson about 5 years ago to a 4 wheeler accident. My daughter worries about me now since I've decided to start riding. Myself I plan to get a helmet just to be on the safe side.

[kp3004x4]

Yes safety first,but having fun is what this life is all about. Get out there and ride ,then maybe a beer if you like when you get home.or if you don't drink ice tea,ps sorry about grandson.

[p5200]

Yeah, haven't had a drink of any kind of alcohol in about 30 years. But, when I did drink I probably drank enough whisky for 3 people lol! Health got so bad my body rejected it. I may go with my grandson Sunday, to see if I can be of any assistance. He and his dad are going to take the carb off and go through it. His dad is my ex son-in-law who is the one I'm buying it from.

[kp3004x4]

Be safe but have fun

[Mattshick]

                  i have a 2008 scrambler 500 and live out in the middle of no where surrounded by woods and corn fields and this is by far the best quad i have owned for the terrain i live in. i have taken it in some pretty dense woods trees down everywhere and this quad got me home. i was literally climbing over logs every 10 feet threw a creek twice. yeah itwas a rough day and thought forsure i was going to be done and stuck in some woods i wasnt familiar with. with a 600 l. machine died in the water but nope. hell it has got me out of everything i have put it in and trust me i dont just go out putting around. the thing is a beast. no i do have more money tied up in it then what i got in my daily drive. i no i wont get back the money ive put into it  but its built for me and  how i want it,the.

trans issue ive had was a wore out dog gear and that happenrd shortly after i bought it and since i had trans out i rebuilt it, eith all new parts. i also upgraded the primary clutch to a comet 104 clutch. i also put a stage 2 jet kit, slip on fmf pipe1, new aggresive tire made a big difference, new carrier bearing 3x ive come to find out no matter what i do my carrier gets loose after a couple days of ridini tighten the set screw and everything still does it. added 2500 ib winch new led lights and more thats what cmes to mind right now. but i would say they difinitely hold up well in wooded terrain and would100 percent recommend every and any body to buy one 

[Gwbarm]

This is great review that will help many others looking to buy one, thanks for sharing. I understand putting more in them than they are worth I do it every time I fix one, descent parts are so expensive, I look at it with the same regard as you, if im going to do it im going to do it the best I can, because its something I want to use and I want it right.