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Model Year Differences 2002 to 2009

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  • 11-08-2007 10:51 PM

    Model Year Differences 2002 to 2009

    Last Update: September 13th 2008
    Year Feature, Change, or Recall Member #1 Member #2
           
    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 lock-tab washer 90215-26241-00 Independent_Lemming  
      Amber turn signal lenses with clear bulb Onager ArizonaWarrior
           
    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  
           
    2004 Two-piece seat, new fender mounting position RobRuguez ArizonaWarrior
      Front rider pegs slightly further forward and down 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 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  
           
    2005 Bridgestone or Dunlop Tires Independent_Lemming ArizonaWarrior
      Clear turn signal lenses with amber bulb Onager ArizonaWarrior
      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
           
    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 nut # 90179-22006-00 Independent_Lemming Ross
           
    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  
           
    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 has NO red pinstripes on wheels Ardsranger