For all of the advantages that EFI provides I will take the gamble that I won't have to replace any of those parts. Most all things in life are somewhat of a gamble. (risk vs. reward)I'll take my chances on the EFI. To each his own.

 

For those that want to know, got these prices off http://www.ronnies.com/store/
It is for a 2005 Sportsman 800 (A05MH76AC).
Fuel injector, assy there are 2 of them, $124.79 each, x 2 =$249.58
Fuel rail dual point -----------------------------------------------------------$93.59
Throttle Body assy-----------------------------------------------------------$239.19
Crank position sensor-------------------------------------------------------$48.87
Throttle body adapter------------$31.19
Breather plate----------------------$21.83
Breather gasket-------------------$23.91
Valve cover seal-------------------$20.79
Quick connect fuel filter--------$25.99
Fuel tank assy w/pump quick--$429.99 could not find just the fuel pump only.
ECU Calibration ATV------------$319.99
EFI Coil-------------------------------$131.94
This list probley has items that will last almost the entire bikes life. And some items may be reused.
Go to the link above for drawings.
One day I am still planning on buying a 800 SP.

 

I guess that's why the 3 year warrenty is important... Using my auto's and trucks as an example I've replaced fuel filters, 1 fuel pump and nothing else, ever (knock on wood).

My thinking is that in 3 years e bay will be loaded with parts for these things.

As a controls engineer at work here pointed out (also 500 owner) this debate should have been held when the FIRST piece of electronics was added. Now were talking about the differece between 40- 70% of the engine managment being electronic. (the remaning mechanical being the cams and clutches).

 

Re: EFI parts pricing.

Wow, thats a steal then for a EFI version over the carb for only an additional $300-400!

Jim

 

I bought a 2006 sportsman 500 efi about a week and a half ago.
i had it for 2-3 days total the rest of the time it has been in the shop.
the first problem was the idle was out of adjustment - easy fix one day in the shop.
next the heat sensor problem , check engine light and hot flashing.
brand new bike it was kinda upsetting considering i had only 6 miles on my new wheeler.
i just got it back today new resistor in wiring harness that goes to the fan.
apparently they left it off at the factory!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!
so i hope my problems or over like some of the other stories i have read.
i love the bike it rides like a dream and seems to have plenty of power.
this forum is great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!