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REDWHITE&BLUE · 07-22-2008, 10:58 PM

Hello,

Allow me to introduce myself. I am currently in the market for my first side by side. I have ridden both street and dirt over the years. My brother has a polaris & rhino. I have had the opportunity to ride both. I my search I was ready to buy a t-rex but since I ride both high altitude (over 7K f t)and desert I really want a fuel injected engine.

I was really disappointed to find out in Kawasaki rush to get to market they chose to go with a carb version.

Anyone know if they are planning FI for 2009 model?

Look forward learning from this great forum.

Mike C

dieselpowered · 07-22-2008, 11:04 PM

Hey there, great to have you with us!

Sorry to dissapoint, however, my sources within Kawasaki have indicated there will be no fuel injection for 2009. I feel your pain as I think a lot of us would have liked an EFI machine, however, I am very happy with the decision I made.

You know one option is to get a dial-a-jet for your carbs that would allow you to dial the jetting for higher altitudes. I am seriously considering adding one to my machine.

travdude · 07-23-2008, 07:39 AM

Welcome!

I primarily ride trails at around 7000 ft. Most of the time I am with my family and not going to fast. To be honest, the small difference in power is not an issue for the kind of riding I do.

I will say that my Teryx does not start as quickly at that altitude, but it runs smooth once started.

I guess it depends on what kind of riding you will be doing whether the fuel injection will matter that much.

Jaybo700R · 07-23-2008, 10:14 AM

Yeah I personally feel that EFI they have in ATV/UTV applications is overrated. You could take a look at Hunterworks Jetting kit where he uses the TPI valves so that you could jet for the desert then use the TPI's to "air jet" for the higher elevation.

NEVERENOUGH · 07-23-2008, 07:17 PM

Mine has been both to the desert and higher elevations. I live at a mile high and ride it at higher altitudes than that and have had no problems. I like the hunterworks kit. I think fuel injection is nice but not needed for a utv application. The rhino didn't have it for a long time and didn't seem to matter much just my .02. Also welcome to the site look forward to seeing you around often.

07-22-2008, 10:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
REDWHITE&BLUE Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Downey, CA Posts: 2	New One from So Calif Hello, Allow me to introduce myself. I am currently in the market for my first side by side. I have ridden both street and dirt over the years. My brother has a polaris & rhino. I have had the opportunity to ride both. I my search I was ready to buy a t-rex but since I ride both high altitude (over 7K f t)and desert I really want a fuel injected engine. I was really disappointed to find out in Kawasaki rush to get to market they chose to go with a carb version. Anyone know if they are planning FI for 2009 model? Look forward learning from this great forum. Mike C

07-22-2008, 11:04 PM	#2 (permalink)
dieselpowered www.TeryxHQ.com Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Peoria, AZ Posts: 1,991	Hey there, great to have you with us! Sorry to dissapoint, however, my sources within Kawasaki have indicated there will be no fuel injection for 2009. I feel your pain as I think a lot of us would have liked an EFI machine, however, I am very happy with the decision I made. You know one option is to get a dial-a-jet for your carbs that would allow you to dial the jetting for higher altitudes. I am seriously considering adding one to my machine. __________________ www.RhinoTalk.net www.TeryxHQ.com 2008 Kawasaki Teryx \| 840cc BBK w/ stage III cams \| FST long travel and HD steering \| Twisted Stitch seats \| MSHQ cage \| Muzzys dual exhaust \| Dynatek CDI \| aFe intake \| HiPer carbon fiber beadlocks \| Goodyear MT/Rs \| Crow restraints \| Livewire LED whip \| NightOwl HID conversion \| 40" Edge Series LED lightbar \| Fuego Dual HID Lights \| Dalton clutch kit \| Full audio \| Navigation \| Lightened and machined clutch \| Power Steering \| TrailTech Vapor Computer \| More to come...

07-23-2008, 10:14 AM	#4 (permalink)
Jaybo700R Moderator Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Monmouth, OR Posts: 210	Yeah I personally feel that EFI they have in ATV/UTV applications is overrated. You could take a look at Hunterworks Jetting kit where he uses the TPI valves so that you could jet for the desert then use the TPI's to "air jet" for the higher elevation. __________________ ..Jay Sandbros! Myspace!

07-23-2008, 07:17 PM	#5 (permalink)
NEVERENOUGH Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chino Valley Az Posts: 578	Mine has been both to the desert and higher elevations. I live at a mile high and ride it at higher altitudes than that and have had no problems. I like the hunterworks kit. I think fuel injection is nice but not needed for a utv application. The rhino didn't have it for a long time and didn't seem to matter much just my .02. Also welcome to the site look forward to seeing you around often. __________________ Too much is neverenough 2003 duramax dually for towing 2004 Gearvbox toyhauler 2006 limited yfz 450 mine 2003 Pred 500 wifes 1986 4trax 250R sons 1997 300ex daughter 2006 250ex daughter 2008 Teryx ours

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07-23-2008, 07:39 AM	#3 (permalink)
travdude Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 114	Welcome! I primarily ride trails at around 7000 ft. Most of the time I am with my family and not going to fast. To be honest, the small difference in power is not an issue for the kind of riding I do. I will say that my Teryx does not start as quickly at that altitude, but it runs smooth once started. I guess it depends on what kind of riding you will be doing whether the fuel injection will matter that much.