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micmacman · 10-04-2005, 09:16 PM

im going to get a more sporty bike this spring (no way im getting rid of the grizz),somyhing i can get a little squirly on,and was at first thinking of the Raptor 700,,,but the more i thought about it,the more pictures filled my head of being in traction in a hospital bed

so i figured on a sport utility like the scrambler,but then i heard they were morphing the Wolvy into a sport utility,but to be honost,everyone who has test drove the new wolvy was left disapointed,and said the 500 scrambler would have it for lunch

they said all yamaha did was basically put a sport body on the bike,and made it slower

has anyone else learned anything about the new wolverine?

xtremegrizz · 10-05-2005, 04:15 PM

To bad you did not live closer would sell you my Raptor...lol

micmacman · 10-05-2005, 07:59 PM

lol,,i think i would hurt myself X,,,i'm getting to the age where taking a spill doesnt shake off to easy anymore,,also too many years banging nails,has pretty much left me a walking invalid,lol

ohiomike · 10-05-2005, 08:11 PM

Ive been thinking the same thing and I am thinking about the new polaris with rear independant suspension. I rode the Rapter 700 and its so much better than the 660 but the power is just insane

rentalrider · 10-06-2005, 11:39 AM

I've never been a big fan of the Wolvy. At least now you can pick 2 or 4wd. However can't get the max from an underpowered bike d/t an "automatic clutch". I like the gearing but would really appreciate the manual clutch. I'm not a fan of an automatic in sport anything (rode 2-wheeled bikes for years). I like the idea of the IRS sport bike Polaris came out with. Haven't seen in person but pics look real good, too. Too bad they don't put 4wd in that. There's just too much mud to pass up (2wd). Good luck to you.

How 'bouts a nice middle of the road Warrior? you can get them for next to nothing (used) here in Michigan and it kills both birds (without the 4wd, though).

micmacman · 10-06-2005, 05:09 PM

ive pretty much made my mind up about the scrambler 500,,,my best friends ole lady has one,and ive ridden it on several ocasions,and stock its pretty gutsy,but with a few minor mods like intake,a decent pipe,and trash the stock treads,it would probably be perfect,and i'd still have the 4x4

i thought about the Outlaw too,but i'd rather wait until they work the bugs out,,,that bike does get you thinking,,,my buddy wants one in the worse way,and i dont wanna burst his bubble by getting it first,,,i really think the Scrammy is what i need

as far as the Warrior,im not much on buying used bikes anymore,it doesnt make sense to me to get a bike that has been rode hard by someone else,coupled with the not knowing of how well the maintinance was kept,frquent oil changes,ect,ect,,,

derrelw · 09-19-2007, 10:24 PM

I have an 06 Wolverine and I think its great. It handles really well, has plenty of power and is way lighter than a scrambler. If you add a pipe, jet kit and UNI filter it really moves. I ride with people with Polaris scramblers, and sportsman 500's and 600's and I can cook them on the trails. They may have higher top speeds but I get up to speed faster and the Wolverine way out handles them.

bluesmanjesse · 09-14-2009, 12:30 AM

My wife has an 06 Wolvy 450 and it is a really nice quad,it's geared middle of the road,tops out about 50 mph,but honestly how often are you somewhere where you can go that fast? most trail riding is done from 5 to 30 mph and the Wolvy is a blast in that area. I'm a big fan of Yamah they are simple and tough and relatively problem free,if there is a problem they are way easier to work on than a polaris,that said my buddy has a 500 scrambler and he's had it 6 years and never done a thing to it maint wise and not had one problem,I have another buddy with an old 2 stroke 400 Scrambler and it's broke more often than not.

Riding the Wolvy it feels really light and tossable,it's a fun bike.

10-04-2005, 09:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
micmacman Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: charlestown Posts: 462	06 wolvy im going to get a more sporty bike this spring (no way im getting rid of the grizz),somyhing i can get a little squirly on,and was at first thinking of the Raptor 700,,,but the more i thought about it,the more pictures filled my head of being in traction in a hospital bed so i figured on a sport utility like the scrambler,but then i heard they were morphing the Wolvy into a sport utility,but to be honost,everyone who has test drove the new wolvy was left disapointed,and said the 500 scrambler would have it for lunch they said all yamaha did was basically put a sport body on the bike,and made it slower has anyone else learned anything about the new wolverine? __________________ '05 660 Grizz warn bumper with trail lights, warn 2.5 winch w/56" cyclone plow, 27" ITP C series 6 w/Mudzilla treads,second set ITP C-series 6 27" w/ bear claws Yamaha shock wears, gorrilla axles, 1.5 wheel spacers, Dubach exaust, Dyno jet kit, outlaw clutch kit, 2" lift kit, over fender kit, aluminum front & rear bash plates,and front & rear CV/A arm guards, K&N Pro air w/flange,and outer wears, moose hand guards, gel grips, PRM Grab bar, high lifter temp gauge, have tranny snorkle kit, havnt installed yet

10-05-2005, 04:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
xtremegrizz Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mt. Morris Posts: 798	To bad you did not live closer would sell you my Raptor...lol __________________ Blue O4 Grizz w/ITP HoleShot ATRs,ITP C-series wheels, Aluminum Products Skid plates, 2500lb Warn w/Syn Line, ProFlow Flange w/K&N 06 FX4 F150 Tow Vehicle

10-05-2005, 07:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
micmacman Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: charlestown Posts: 462	lol,,i think i would hurt myself X,,,i'm getting to the age where taking a spill doesnt shake off to easy anymore,,also too many years banging nails,has pretty much left me a walking invalid,lol __________________ '05 660 Grizz warn bumper with trail lights, warn 2.5 winch w/56" cyclone plow, 27" ITP C series 6 w/Mudzilla treads,second set ITP C-series 6 27" w/ bear claws Yamaha shock wears, gorrilla axles, 1.5 wheel spacers, Dubach exaust, Dyno jet kit, outlaw clutch kit, 2" lift kit, over fender kit, aluminum front & rear bash plates,and front & rear CV/A arm guards, K&N Pro air w/flange,and outer wears, moose hand guards, gel grips, PRM Grab bar, high lifter temp gauge, have tranny snorkle kit, havnt installed yet

10-06-2005, 11:39 AM	#5 (permalink)
rentalrider Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: west branch Posts: 212	I've never been a big fan of the Wolvy. At least now you can pick 2 or 4wd. However can't get the max from an underpowered bike d/t an "automatic clutch". I like the gearing but would really appreciate the manual clutch. I'm not a fan of an automatic in sport anything (rode 2-wheeled bikes for years). I like the idea of the IRS sport bike Polaris came out with. Haven't seen in person but pics look real good, too. Too bad they don't put 4wd in that. There's just too much mud to pass up (2wd). Good luck to you. How 'bouts a nice middle of the road Warrior? you can get them for next to nothing (used) here in Michigan and it kills both birds (without the 4wd, though). __________________ ride it like a rental!!! '02 Griz 660, ITP 26" XTR's on type 7 wheels, k&n kit w/filter, rear seat/cargo box, maier hand guards, gun rack.

10-06-2005, 05:09 PM	#6 (permalink)
micmacman Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: charlestown Posts: 462	ive pretty much made my mind up about the scrambler 500,,,my best friends ole lady has one,and ive ridden it on several ocasions,and stock its pretty gutsy,but with a few minor mods like intake,a decent pipe,and trash the stock treads,it would probably be perfect,and i'd still have the 4x4 i thought about the Outlaw too,but i'd rather wait until they work the bugs out,,,that bike does get you thinking,,,my buddy wants one in the worse way,and i dont wanna burst his bubble by getting it first,,,i really think the Scrammy is what i need as far as the Warrior,im not much on buying used bikes anymore,it doesnt make sense to me to get a bike that has been rode hard by someone else,coupled with the not knowing of how well the maintinance was kept,frquent oil changes,ect,ect,,, __________________ '05 660 Grizz warn bumper with trail lights, warn 2.5 winch w/56" cyclone plow, 27" ITP C series 6 w/Mudzilla treads,second set ITP C-series 6 27" w/ bear claws Yamaha shock wears, gorrilla axles, 1.5 wheel spacers, Dubach exaust, Dyno jet kit, outlaw clutch kit, 2" lift kit, over fender kit, aluminum front & rear bash plates,and front & rear CV/A arm guards, K&N Pro air w/flange,and outer wears, moose hand guards, gel grips, PRM Grab bar, high lifter temp gauge, have tranny snorkle kit, havnt installed yet

10-05-2005, 08:11 PM	#4 (permalink)
ohiomike Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: springboro Posts: 11	Ive been thinking the same thing and I am thinking about the new polaris with rear independant suspension. I rode the Rapter 700 and its so much better than the 660 but the power is just insane

09-19-2007, 10:24 PM	#7 (permalink)
derrelw Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Rio Rancho Posts: 1	I have an 06 Wolverine and I think its great. It handles really well, has plenty of power and is way lighter than a scrambler. If you add a pipe, jet kit and UNI filter it really moves. I ride with people with Polaris scramblers, and sportsman 500's and 600's and I can cook them on the trails. They may have higher top speeds but I get up to speed faster and the Wolverine way out handles them.

09-14-2009, 12:30 AM	#8 (permalink)
bluesmanjesse Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Somerville Posts: 1,189	My wife has an 06 Wolvy 450 and it is a really nice quad,it's geared middle of the road,tops out about 50 mph,but honestly how often are you somewhere where you can go that fast? most trail riding is done from 5 to 30 mph and the Wolvy is a blast in that area. I'm a big fan of Yamah they are simple and tough and relatively problem free,if there is a problem they are way easier to work on than a polaris,that said my buddy has a 500 scrambler and he's had it 6 years and never done a thing to it maint wise and not had one problem,I have another buddy with an old 2 stroke 400 Scrambler and it's broke more often than not. Riding the Wolvy it feels really light and tossable,it's a fun bike. __________________ 2005 660 Grizzly, Bluesman Blue, Warn XT25, 26" ITP Mudlites,ITP Wheels,Moose Rear Box,Power Mad hand guards,greaseless primary sheave,clutch kit. SOLD... 2007 Grizzly 700,Silver SE,ITP Mudlites,HMF exhaust/Fuel Optimizer, K&N,EPS