I have a 95 425 mag 4x4 that is chain driven. when I hit the gas it moves quick fast and in a hurry. I also have a 2000 500 mag 4x4 that is basically the same thing the major difference being that it is shaft driven. When I get on it, it takes a lot of gas to get it going initially but once it get moving it does well. It acts like a car with an automatic transmission that is really low on fluid. I doubt it has anything to do with the shaft drive but if I knew for sure I wouldnt be writing this. Does anyone know what it might be? By the way thanks to everyone for the advice in the previous posts. It seems like you guys know your stuff.

 

Clutch?belt?

 

Check out your clutches, make sure there are no grooves worn in any sheaves, and all bushings are ok I think it's probably the buttons in the secondary clutch, have you ever replaced them?

 

DITTO on the secondary clutch.Also are you sure the 500 doesnt have a clutch kit in it.Plus check the belt for wear.

 

I had the same acceleration and top end as my cousins 500 Scrambler. He put on a new belt now I cant keep up.

 

Yep! get the clutch cover off and take a peek.

 

I have a brand new 2 month old 2008 500 HO and it has the same problem, it has plenty of power and get up and go. but it has slow throttle response off the line.
dont know what to do?

 

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: pkp844

I have a brand new 2 month old 2008 500 HO and it has the same problem, it has plenty of power and get up and go. but it has slow throttle response off the line.

dont know what to do?</end quote></div>

Trade it in for an EFI. More power and better mileage.

 

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: pkp844

I have a brand new 2 month old 2008 500 HO and it has the same problem, it has plenty of power and get up and go. but it has slow throttle response off the line.

dont know what to do?</end quote></div>

has it always been that way or maybe you slipped the belt?

 

A 2 month old machine should still be under warranty. I would bring it back hand them the key and ask them to fix it.