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Old Mar 19, 2008 | 11:03 PM
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I would like to know what year the first 800 efi came out?
And what years riders have preferred over others like maybe certain years were better than others?
 
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Old Mar 19, 2008 | 11:22 PM
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I think the first 800 came out in 05....Not 100% sure though...
 
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Old Mar 20, 2008 | 12:35 AM
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Yes, the first 800 did come out in 05
 
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Old Mar 20, 2008 | 02:31 AM
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Have owners found that certain years are better than others say from 05 to 08?
 
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Old Mar 20, 2008 | 02:39 AM
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I don't know if there was anything major done to it between '05 and '06, but ADC was introduced in '07 I think. And the '08 800 has more power, and nicer paint.
 
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Old Mar 20, 2008 | 07:24 AM
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yea 05' is when they came out and had most of the melting isues i do beleave. i had an 06' and now an 08' 800 and imo the 08' is the best for performance and heat sheilding. of course i only have 170 miles on it.
 
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Old Mar 20, 2008 | 09:47 AM
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The reason for asking is because I have seen some threads on here regarding issues with the 08/800 and it makes me wonder if I did the right thing by buying one this year?
 
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Old Mar 20, 2008 | 01:28 PM
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i havent had any issues as of yet but time will tell i guess. its the same platform since 05' w/ only a few modifications so i wouldnt say there will be too much going wrong.
 
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