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Old Jul 18, 2003 | 08:47 PM
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i know it means high output but what is high output ??
 
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Old Jul 18, 2003 | 08:59 PM
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the first sportsman 500s had a 34mm carb. then polaris put a 40mm carb in it, and called it a High Output 500. they claim that it gives it 20% more hp.
 
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Old Jul 18, 2003 | 10:12 PM
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ok i understand thanx iam thinking about buying a 2001 Sportsmen 500 H.O. for $4200 is that over priced ??
 
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Old Jul 18, 2003 | 11:28 PM
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I believe the H.O has a different cam also, and ithink it might have higher compression. But I'm not quite sure.
 
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Old Jul 18, 2003 | 11:32 PM
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ok thanx but i think i might get a honda now
 
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Old Jul 19, 2003 | 05:39 AM
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Get the Sportsman, Honda's are BORING!
 
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Old Jul 19, 2003 | 08:16 AM
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honda will never give you the ride as good as the sportsman. and it's not true all wheel drive. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]
 
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Old Jul 19, 2003 | 01:42 PM
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Get a Suzuki Vinson 500 auto or manual! They will smoke a 500 H.O. You don't get IRS with the Suzuki but it feels more stable on off cambers. You won't be disappointed with the Suzuki it is afterall the best 500 class quad made.
 
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Old Jul 19, 2003 | 02:04 PM
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thanx guys but iam trying to get a moded scrambler 400 4x4
 
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