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Old Apr 3, 2008 | 07:10 AM
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Default EFI or H.O. - Which has better acceleration?

imo efi is better reponse and is a little more power, but there again i think the 02's would out run the newer ones by the sounds of it.
 
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Old Apr 3, 2008 | 09:27 AM
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<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: Mongrol

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: RickCJ7



I have a 500X2 and with the EFI and better clutching it will outrun my buddies lighter 500 HOs!</end quote></div>



Do you mean for top end, bottom end, or both?



A lot of guys, who have clutched, once they pull a head of their buddy back off rather than seeing if he has equal or better top end.</end quote></div>


I get them about 1 bike length out of the hole and another 1-2 up to 55 and we top out around 55. Short runs maybe a 1/4 mile at the longest.
I do have the HC weights and have them set to get max rpm. This mod gave me a bike length. It will also beat my Can Am 400 now.

I think the older 500HOs are geared higher, maybe he could get me in a longer 1+ mile race.
 
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Old Apr 3, 2008 | 10:59 AM
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My buddy has a '03 500 H.O. I have ridden it plenty of times, it really gets out of the hole quick. A lot quicker then the '03 400 I have. That one rolled down a hill and has been totaled by the insurance company. I think I can fix it for less but I have wanted a 500 since the day I bought the 400. I just don't want to spend the money to get a 500 EFI and still get beat by him.
 
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Old Apr 3, 2008 | 11:20 AM
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I guess that I have the best of both worlds, my 08 X2 says; 500 H.O. & EFI!!!
 
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Old Apr 3, 2008 | 11:42 AM
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i have never had any probs with my efi and i have put alot of hours on my wheeler and if have a couole of buddys with efi and have never had any probs with theres the 800 is grat
 
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Old Apr 3, 2008 | 12:12 PM
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Default EFI or H.O. - Which has better acceleration?

I didnt even answer the topic in my last reply, The EFI will outrun and out Accelerate the Carbed model of the showroom floor
 
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Old Apr 3, 2008 | 12:45 PM
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Default EFI or H.O. - Which has better acceleration?

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

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: RickCJ7



I have a 500X2 and with the EFI and better clutching it will outrun my buddies lighter 500 HOs!</end quote></div>



Do you mean for top end, bottom end, or both?



A lot of guys, who have clutched, once they pull a head of their buddy back off rather than seeing if he has equal or better top end.</end quote></div>

Most definitely. Been thinking about clutching but Mr. Ritter said I should do all exhaust first. Then clutch kit.
 
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Old Apr 3, 2008 | 01:08 PM
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Default EFI or H.O. - Which has better acceleration?

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: 07 Scrammy

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



<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: RickCJ7

Do you want a clutch kit??
I'm selling my Scrambler and have some goodies I'd like to sell off it 1st.
EBS clutch set-up with HSP kit and all stock parts
Full skid set-up
Douglas alum wheels/Maxxis tires etc...some little stuff.







I have a 500X2 and with the EFI and better clutching it will outrun my buddies lighter 500 HOs!</end quote></div>







Do you mean for top end, bottom end, or both?







A lot of guys, who have clutched, once they pull a head of their buddy back off rather than seeing if he has equal or better top end.</end quote></div>



Most definitely. Been thinking about clutching but Mr. Ritter said I should do all exhaust first. Then clutch kit.</end quote></div>
 
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Old Apr 3, 2008 | 04:41 PM
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Default EFI or H.O. - Which has better acceleration?

I have to say the EFI is better. In a straight run I can beat the ATP with the 500HO by a couple of lengths. They are relatively similar weight and length wize.
 
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Old Apr 3, 2008 | 05:11 PM
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So your main concern is being beat by another 500?

Dunno, but for 1k you could sure get some nice accessories.
 
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