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  • 11-08-2007 10:51 PM

    Model Year Differences 2002 to 2010

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    Year Feature, Change, or Recall Member #1 Member #2
      If member #2 did not confirm then triple check.  Even if #2 confirmed, re-check.    
      Things change over time!    
           
    2002 Preload adjustable single rear shock ArizonaWarrior Rdarnitall / DarkStar
      Fuel tank mount related recall ArizonaWarrior Rdarnitall
      Digital clock reads in 24-hour format (01:00-24:00) Tomasa Warrior_Dave
      Transmission recall cr0ssfire ArizonaWarrior
      Bridgestone or Dunlop Tires Independent_Lemming ArizonaWarrior
      CDI Ignition Onager ArizonaWarrior
      Under-the-clearcoat tank badge Independent_Lemming ArizonaWarrior
      Chrome tank badge slngshott Rdarnitall
      Rear axle nut 90179-22004-00 ArizonaWarrior Independent_Lemming
      Rear axle washer 90215-26041-00 ArizonaWarrior Independent_Lemming
      Handlebar control wires covered in gray tube wrap. Bruce59 ArizonaWarrior
      Icons for handlebar buttons on the switch housings Bruce59 ArizonaWarrior
      02-05 front pulley washer 90215-26241-00 (new tabbed) Independent_Lemming ArizonaWarrior
      02-05 front pulley nut 90179-22004-00 ArizonaWarrior  
      02-05 front pulley nut 22mm thd 1.5p M36 hex socket AlanH ArizonaWarrior
      Amber turn signal lenses with clear bulbs Onager ArizonaWarrior
      Wire Harness Assy 5PX-82590-00-00 AlanH ArizonaWarrior
      Front signal bulbs 1157, rear signal bulbs 1156.    
           
    2003 Digital clock reads in 12-hour format (AM/PM) ArizonaWarrior Dude143a / OldMan
      Preload and rebound adjustable single rear shock rdarnitall ArizonaWarrior
      Transmission recall ArizonaWarrior Dude143a
      Bridgestone or Dunlop Tires Independent_Lemming ArizonaWarrior
      TCI Ignition Onager ArizonaWarrior
      Under-the-clearcoat tank badge ArizonaWarrior Dude143a
      Rear axle washer changed to 90215-30233-00 ArizonaWarrior  
      Generator Stator improved (5PX-81410-10-00) ArizonaWarrior  
      Handlebar control wires covered in gray tube wrap. Bruce59 ArizonaWarrior
      (Some?) 2003 bikes were sold as 2004 models in Eurpoe Tomba  
      (Some?) U.K. bikes have only front horn, no side horn. Tomba  
      Wire Harness Assy 5PX-82590-10-00 AlanH ArizonaWarrior
      Front signal bulbs 1157, rear signal bulbs 1156.    
           
    2004 Two-piece seat, new fender mounting position RobRuguez ArizonaWarrior
      Front rider pegs slightly further forward and down, shorter pavement feelers Onager RobRiguez
      Chrome wire boot-guard at header is larger and horizontal Toomba ArizonaWarrior
      Slightly different mirror stems RobRiguez ArizonaWarrior
      Slightly more pullback on the stock handlebars ArizonaWarrior Onager
      Bridgestone or Dunlop Tires Independent_Lemming ArizonaWarrior
      Passenger pegs forward and down (flip-and-grind not needed) (thanks, Infidel) Onager ArizonaWarrior
      Sliver tank badge under clearcoat slngshott ArizonaWarrior
      Rear fender under-stay moved back slightly ArizonaWarrior  
      License plate bracket moved back slightly in fender ArizonaWarrior  
      Icons for handlebar bguttons on the buttons Bruce59  
      Some European 2004 bikes are 2003 model year Tomba  
      (verify if transmission recall affects some '04 non-USA bikes) Tomba  
      Indigo bikes have blue and purple pinstriping Onager  
      Fuel light flashes 8 times as self-diagnosis device for fuel level detection circuit. ArizonaWarrior  
      Wire Harness Assy 5PX-82590-20-00 AlanH ArizonaWarrior
      Front signal bulbs either 1157 or BAZ15D-3    
      Rear signal bulbs either 1156 or PY21W    
           
    2005 Bridgestone or Dunlop Tires Independent_Lemming ArizonaWarrior
      Clear turn signal lenses with amber bulb Onager ArizonaWarrior
      Front signal bulbs BAZ15D-3, rear signal bulbs PY21W    
      Over-the-clearcoat tank badge Independent_Lemming ArizonaWarrior
      First OEM Midnight Warrior ArizonaWarrior Fafo64
      Front master cylinder taller #5PX-W2587-01-00 Bruce59 ArizonaWarrior
      Handlebar control wires have black tube wrap. Bruce59 ArizonaWarrior
      Wire Harness Assy 5PX-82590-20-00 AlanH ArizonaWarrior
           
    2006 Radial Mounted Brakes RobRiguez CalWarrior
      Stainless Steel Cables and Front Brake Line RobRiguez ArizonaWarrior
      Front master cylinder redesigned ArizonaWarrior  
      Slightly different mirror stems again (?) ArizonaWarrior  
      Five-Spoke Cast Wheels RobRiguez CalWarrior
      Five-Spoke Pulley CalWarrior ArizonaWarrior
      Rear pulley has an extra tooth (?) Tosh  
      Forks 3/4" shorter than previous models OhioMike  
      Bridgestone or Dunlop Tires Independent_Lemming ArizonaWarrior
      Rear axle nut changed to 90179-22006-00 ArizonaWarrior Independent_lemming
      Rear axle washer to 90208-22002-00 (no tabs) ArizonaWarrior  
      First paint with racing stripes on tank ArizonaWarrior  
      Magneto Stator improved more 5PX-81410-11-00 ArizonaWarrior  
      Starter Motor improved (5PX-81890-01-00) ArizonaWarrior  
      Middle shaft on chain side changed to (part#?) AlanH Ross
      Bearing housing on chain side changed to (part#?) AlanH Ross
      Transmission output shaft changed to (part#?) AlanH Ross
      Midnights have 3D tank badges Gitrdone  
      Compression increased from 8.3:1 to 8.36:1 Roadburner06 (see 2008)
    ? 06-08 front pulley uses 22mm nut (30mm hex) # 90179-22006-00 Independent_Lemming Ross / Sadster
    ? 06-08 front pulley 22mm dimple nut (32mm hex) # 90179-22006-00 AlanH  
      06-08 front pulley conical spring washer 90208-22002-00 ArizonaWarrior  
      Wire Harness Assy 5PX-82590-20-00 AlanH ArizonaWarrior
           
    2007 Bridgestone or Dunlop Tires Independent_Lemming ArizonaWarrior
      Midnights have red pinstriping Onager  
      Midnights have 3D tank badge Siradude  
      Midnights have red tribal pinstripe tank, rear fender RobRiguez  
      Wire Harness Assy 5PX-82590-20-00 ArizonaWarrior  
           
    2008 Compression increased from 8.3:1 to 8.36:1 Onager (see 2006)
      Rider seat lowered .6 of an inch. Onager  
      Changed from Kayaba to KYB fork (same mfr) Onager BlackStar
      Tank badge says Star, Not Warrior ArizonaWarrior Ardsranger
      Midnight wheels are same as standard Warrior (not all black w/red). Ardsranger SeattleSage
      Wire Harness Assy 5PX-82590-20-00 ArizonaWarrior  
           
    2009 Reportedly the same as 2008 except paint colors.    
      Post-up when you learn of any differences!    
      Midnight wheels again all black with red pinstripe. Seattlesage Siradude
           
    2010 Identical to 2008 and 2009 models except paint.    
      Midnight version has gold trim and forks. Warriorjack ArizonaWarrior
      Sold in Canada only.  Reportedly the last of the line. Warriorjack ArizonaWarrior
           
    All Official European bikes may have: Two headlight bulbs, non-LED tail light (some Timoken  
      with a red lens), e-approved separate front signals and running lights, turn signals    
      do NOT auto-cancel, different horns, systems meet Euro-emmissions.    
           
    Some UK bikes have front running lights removed so front signal bulbs ar 1-filimant. Jarv Gav
      Some UK bikes have incandescent filament tail and brake light assembly Gav Tomba
      UK Bikes have signal bulbs: P21W (clear) and PY21W (amber) 1-filament Tomba Gav
      UK bikes may be fitted with only one horn. Frec Tomba
      UK bike headlight bucket drilled for two separate headlight bulbs. Jarv Gav
      UK bikes may have LED tail/brake light but no running lights and yet have no COD. (just an observation) (just an observation)
      UK bikes may be fitted with heavier clutch push-lever spring. Tomba Jarv
      Term "Grey Import" coined by Jarv to describe dealer-mods to meet UK laws. Jarv ArizonaWarrior
           
    All Midnight's have red tach lights, others have blue Independent_Lemming ArizonaWarrior
      Midnight OEM exhausts have less heat shielding Independent_Lemming ArizonaWarrior
           
    Paint      
    2002 Metallic Titanium, Imperial Red, Indigo ArizonaWarrior  
    2002 Cobalt Blue with Silver Flames? ArizonaWarrior  
    2003 Titanium Metallic Dude143a  
    2003 Liquid Silver ArizonaWarrior  
    2003 Onxy with Indigo Flames ArizonaWarrior  
    2004 Indigo with blue and purple pinstripe ArizonaWarrior  
    2004 Cerulean Silver with Flames, ArizonaWarrior  
    2005 Indigo with Blue and Purple Pin Stripe ArizonaWarrior  
    2005 Black Cherry with Flames ArizonaWarrior  
    2005 Onxy - First Midnight ArizonaWarrior  
    2006 Candy Apple Red with Silver Stripes on Tank ArizonaWarrior  
    2006 Onyx - midnight ArizonaWarrior  
    2006 Cobalt Blue Sliver Flames Kichigai  
    2007 Sapphire Blue with Liquid Silver Flames ArizonaWarrior  
    2007 Charcoal Silver with Gray Stripes on Tank    
    2007 Raven - Midnight with Red Tribal Pin Stripe RobRiguez ArizonaWarrior
    2008 Candy Red with Black sides ArizonaWarrior Siradude
    2008 Raven - Midnight ArizonaWarrior Fake
    2009 Liquid Silver ArizonaWarrior Siradude
    2009 Onyx - Midnight ArizonaWarrior Fake
    2010 Deep Red Metallic with small tank swoosh (canada only) Warriorjack ArizonaWarrior
    2010 Midnight is black with gold rims and forks (Canada only) Warriorjack ArizonaWarrior
    Weight      
    2002 606 pounds dry weight SeattleSage ArizonaWarrior
    2003 606 pounds dry weight SeattleSage ArizonaWarrior
    2004 606 pounds dry weight SeattleSage ArizonaWarrior
    2005 606 pounds dry weight SeattleSage ArizonaWarrior
    2006 606 pounds dry weight SeattleSage ArizonaWarrior
    2007 613 pounds dry weight SeattleSage ArizonaWarrior
    2008 612 pounds dry Weight SeattleSage ArizonaWarrior
    2009 650 pounds wet weight ArizonaWarrior  
    2010 649 pounds wet weight ArizonaWarrior  
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  • 11-08-2007 10:57 PM In reply to

    • Tomasa
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    Re: Model Year Differences 2002 to 2008

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    02's have a 24 hour clock.
    02's have 3 colors Titanium(the best and FASTEST), red and blue/purple( I think they called it indigo). Fixed it was having a brain fart last night.[:o)]

  • 11-08-2007 11:07 PM In reply to

    Re: Model Year Differences 2002 to 2008

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    quote:
    Originally posted by Tomasa

    ........red and blue/purple( I think they called it onyx).


    It's actually called "Indigo". [:)]

    Dave

  • 11-08-2007 11:35 PM In reply to

    Re: Model Year Differences 2002 to 2008

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    Diff colors every year
    02-03 have diff seat mounting positions than 04+
    2-peice seat on 04+
    02-03 have diff front peg mounts
    Radial mounted front brake caliper on 05 or 06+
    Steel Braided brake lines on 06+
    5 spoke wheels on 06+
    Supposedly mirror stems are slightly different on 04+
    and Finally there are more recall notices on the older models.


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  • 11-09-2007 12:15 AM In reply to

    Re: Model Year Differences 2002 to 2008

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    quote:
    Originally posted by RobRiguez

    Diff colors every year
    02-03 have diff seat mounting positions than 04+
    2-peice seat on 04+
    02-03 have diff front peg mounts
    Radial mounted front brake caliper on 05 or 06+
    Steel Braided brake lines on 06+
    5 spoke wheels on 06+
    Supposedly mirror stems are slightly different on 04+
    and Finally there are more recall notices on the older models.


    Confirming that Radial Mounted Front Brakes are on 06+
    5 spoke pulley (matches wheels) 06+

  • 11-09-2007 5:41 AM In reply to

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    Adjustable rear spring dampening on '03+

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  • 11-09-2007 7:25 AM In reply to

    Re: Model Year Differences 2002 to 2008

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    Transmission "E" clip recall on 2002.

  • 11-09-2007 8:35 AM In reply to

    Re: Model Year Differences 2002 to 2008

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    forks are 3/4" shorter on 06 and up.. 2008 comes with 240 kit and oliver designed 122CI With Turbo..
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  • 11-09-2007 9:44 AM In reply to

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    FACT* the correct name for the color of "red" on '02s is Imperial Red as far as the name and as far as I know it hasnt been used on any RS or RSW's since.
    Fact* Midnights have red display lights and the others are blue.
    Fact* Midnight factory exhausts do not have as much shielding as the chrome exhausts do.
    Fact* '02-'05 Yammi used Bridgestone or Dunlap for their factory tires ( I cant speak for the years after that)
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  • 11-09-2007 10:55 AM In reply to

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    thats an awesome idea... thanks AW!!
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  • 11-09-2007 11:09 AM In reply to

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    quote:
    Originally posted by independent_lemming

    FACT* the correct name for the color of "red" on '02s is Imperial Red as far as the name and as far as I know it hasnt been used on any RS or RSW's since.
    Fact* Midnights have red display lights and the others are blue.
    Fact* Midnight factory exhausts do not have as much shielding as the chrome exhausts do.
    Fact* '02-'05 Yammi used Bridgestone or Dunlap for their factory tires ( I cant speak for the years after that)



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  • 11-09-2007 11:12 AM In reply to

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    This is easy...the difference is the 07 is better than any other model year...(next question?)

  • 11-09-2007 11:13 AM In reply to

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    quote:
    Originally posted by ohiomike

    forks are 3/4" shorter on 06 and up.. 2008 comes with 240 kit and oliver designed 122CI With Turbo..


    lol... I wish
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  • 11-09-2007 11:16 AM In reply to

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    04+ Bikes do have a different seat that was already mentioned (02-03, have a 1 piece seat, 04+ have a 2 piece seperate rider seat and passenger seat)

    04+ bikes have repositioned passenger peg set, the repositioned pegs bring them forward and down, compared to the 02-03 set
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  • 11-09-2007 11:24 AM In reply to

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    02-07 the standard tires were bridgestone or dunlop, dont know if you really need to include this....

    07 midnights do have red pin stripping

    04 indigo bikes have blue and purple pin stripping as well

    05+ bikes have clear turn signals with orange bulbs, 02-04 bikes had orange turn signal covers and clear bulbs

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